The most popular Volvo tractors and their characteristics

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

The Swedish company Volvo is widely known as a manufacturer of excellent passenger cars. However, Volvo tractors are no less popular (though in a different environment of motorists). In 1997, the company took up this activity more actively. Then a new series of saddle cars was launched, which was called Volvo VN. This is how tractors like the Volvo VNL and VNM came out.

About models

So, the above Volvo tractors were assembled on the basis of all previous developments carried out by the Volvo branch in the USA. The basis was the wheelbase FH12. Attempts to use European standards in American developments were unexpectedly successful. It is not for nothing that Volvo VN tractors are still considered one of the most solid, high-quality, reliable and, of course, recognizable trucks among truckers to this day. It is called, by the way, the dream of an American. And, indeed, the vast majority of truckers in North America have this particular machine in operation.

These cars are designed to tow loads that can weigh up to 57 tons. Speed maximum modelsis 103 kilometers per hour. It is interesting that initially Volvo tractors were delivered to the markets of Canada and the USA. They reached European buyers only in 2003.

Features

VNL and VNM vehicles differ from each other in the length of the hoods, as well as the distance calculated from the edge of the front bumper to the cab. The motors are also different. The weakest option is considered to be a 284-horsepower engine, and the most powerful - for 557 “horses”.

Interestingly, the VNL generation has become a replacement for tractors produced as part of the WCA and WIA series. All models, which began to appear in 1997, are designed to tow cargo at absolutely any distance. So it's no wonder why the engines that these machines are equipped with have such characteristics.

Serial engines are 12-cylinder, diesel, the power of which was 349, 390 and 431 hp. respectively. And they work in tandem with a 14-speed gearbox. But according to an individual order, a Volvo tractor can be equipped with any engine and transmission.

Comfort

NV series machines are equipped with a short cab and additional sleeping (and even living) compartments. Their dimensions are 195.6, 155 and 104 centimeters in length. Interestingly, both the cabin and the compartment are distinguished by excellent suspension, an appropriate level of sound insulation and a high-strength frame. This is very practical, since the body does not deform much when turned over. The sleeping place is arranged so well that the car was often called even a house onwheels. Inside, everything is as comfortable, ergonomic and practical as possible. So the driver literally feels like he is at home. A wide compartment in its dimensions resembles a medium-sized room. By the way, the sleeping area can be easily converted to domestic needs. This is another plus that the American Volvo truck can boast of.

Further production

The next year, Volvo began to produce public power units that consume alternative fuels. In the plans of the company, trucks that run on the so-called dimethyl ether turn out to be more productive. In addition, there are practically no emissions - everything is environmentally friendly. The most popular model is the Volvo 300 DME.

Most recently, in 2013, in Louisville (America) presented a new motor - D13-LNG. And the peculiarity of this unit is that it runs on compressed gas.

Mean Green Hybrid is a Volvo tractor that was introduced to customers in 2010. This car then, only on June 9, set a world speed record among trucks - 166.7 kilometers per hour! It was very effective. And the car was equipped with a 200 hp electronic engine, working in tandem with a 700-horsepower 16-cylinder diesel unit. After all the improvements were completed, the engine power was as much as 1,900 horsepower.

I would like to pay special attention to the 780th Volvo tractor, the photo of which is provided above. This is a very special model. The Volvo tractor, the photo of which shows a powerful truck, has an incredibly comfortable bed that can be transformed into a real living room. A 12-cylinder 500-horsepower engine was installed on the 780 model. All in all, this car is doing great - no wonder why it is considered the most popular tractor of all time.