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Volvo FH Aero specifications

Everything you need to know about the Volvo FH Aero, in detail.

Powertrain

Find specifications about engines, transmissions, rear axles (including ratios), powertrain combinations and power take-offs.

Heavy Duty Electric – power/torque

 

D13 I-save – power/torque

Net output according to: EC 582/2011

D13 – power/torque

Net output according to: EC 582/2011

Electric​

Volvo FH Aero Electric

Performance

Up to 330–490 kW (450–666 hp) continuous power

Range​

Up to 300 km (4x2 tractor trailer)

Charging time (full charge​)

9.5h with AC (43 kW) 2.5h with DC (250 kW)

Battery capacity

360–540 kWh, 4–6 batteries

  

Diesel

D13

D13 I-Save 

Emission standard

Euro 6

Euro 6

 

No. of cylinders​

6

6

 

Displacement

12.8 dm³

12.8 dm³

 

Stroke

158 mm

158 mm

 

Bore

131 mm

131 mm

 

Compression ratio

18.0:1

18.0:1

 

Economy revs

900–1400 r/min

900–1300 r/min

 

Exhaust brake effect

175 kW (2300 r/min)

150 kW

 

Engine brake effect*

340 kW (2300 r/min)

435 kW (2300 r/min)

 

Oil filters

2 full-flow

2 full-flow

 

Oil change volume, incl. filter

35 l

35 l

 

Cooling system, total volume

24 l

26 l

 
    

Fuel prerequisites

Sulphur free fuel (EN590, max 10 ppm sulphur) Bio-diesel generation 2 (EN15940, synthetic diesel)

Oil change interval

Up to 150,000 km or once a year with VDS4.

 

 

D13 460 hp (338 kW)

   
 

Max power at 1404–1700 r/min

460 hp

  
 

Max torque at 945–1400 r/min

2300 Nm

  
 

D13 500 hp (368 kW)

   
 

Max power at 1404–1700 r/min

500 hp

  
 

Max torque at 980–1400 r/min

2500 Nm

  
 

D13 I-Save 500 hp (368 kW)

   
 

Max power at 1250–1600 r/min

500 hp

  
 

Max torque at 900–1250 r/min

2800 Nm

  
 

D13 540 hp (397 kW)

   
 

Max power at 1458–1700 r/min

540 hp

  
 

Max torque at 1000–1400 r/min

2600 Nm

  
     

 

Engine-mounted power take-off

 

Torque output

Ratio 

EPTT350

350 Nm*

1.26:1

 

EPTT650

650 Nm*

1.26:1

 

EPTT1000

1000 Nm*

1.26:1

 
    

* Torque output both when driving and standing still.

I-Shift

12-speed splitter and range gearbox with automated gear changing system. I-Shift can be fitted with a compact retarder, power take-off, emergency power steering pump and oil cooler. It’s also possible to order I-Shift with crawler gears, ultra-low crawler gears and reverse multispeed.

Type

Top gear

Max torque (Nm)

GCW approval (tonnes)

AT2612

Direct

2600

100

AT2812

Direct

2800

70

ATO3112

Overdrive

3150

100

    

I-Shift Dual Clutch

Type

Top gear

Max torque (Nm)

GCW approval (tonnes)

SPO2812

Overdrive

2800

80

    

Type

Axle

Gear

Max torque (Nm)

Max axle/bogie load (t)

GCW approval (t)

Single reduction

RTS2370B

Tandem

Hypoid

3550

23

70

RTS2310A

Tandem

Hypoid

3550

23

100

Hub reduction

RT2610B

Tandem

Conical spiral cut

3550

26

100

      

Rear axle ratios

Tandem axles

RST2370

RTS2310A

2.43:1

2.06:1

2.57:1

2.17:1

2.83:1

2.31:1

3.09:1

2.47:1

3.40:1

2.64:1

3.78:1

2.85:1

4.13:1

3.08:1

4.50:1

3.36:1

5.14:1

3.70:1

5.67:1

4.11:1

6.17:1

4.63:1

  

 

D13 420 hp

D13 460 hp

D13 500 hp

D13 540 hp

I-Shift

AT2612

ATO2612

Single reduction axles

RTS2370B

RTS2310A

Hub reduction axles

RTH2610B

     

 

D13 I-Save 500 hp

I-Shift

AT2612

 

ATO2612

 

ATO3112

Single reduction axles

RTS2370B

RTS2310A

Hub reduction axles

RTH2610B

  

A wide range of clutch-independent and clutch-dependent power take-offs are available – to drive all sorts of body equipment.

Clutch-independent power take-offs

PTER-DIN: Rear-mounted engine power take-off for direct drive of a hydraulic pump.

PTER1400: Rear-mounted engine power take-off with flange connection for hydraulic pump.

PTER-100: Rear-mounted engine power take-off with flange connection for hydraulic pump.

Clutch-dependent power take-offs

PTR-F: Connecting flange attachment and low-rev or high-rev.

PTR-FL/FH: Connecting flange attachment and low-rev or high-rev.

PTR-D/PTR-DM/PTR-DH: Low/medium/high-rev with DIN-connection for direct attachment of a hydraulic pump.

PTRD-F: High-rev with connecting flange attachment for direct-fitted propshaft.

PTRD-D: High-rev with dual drive. DIN connection front and rear for direct attachment of hydraulic pumps.

PTRD-D1: High-rev with dual drive. Connecting flange attachment at the rear and DIN attachment at the front.

PTRD-D2: High-rev with dual drive rear and single drive front. Two connecting flange attachments rear and one DIN attachment at the front.

Exterior & Interior

Find specifications about cab measurements, cab heights above the ground and features.

Four different versions of exterior trim are available to suit different needs.

Volvo FH Aero with the basic exterior trim

 

Enhanced

Cab colored grille and chrome headlamps. Lightning gray sun visor, mirror covers, door handles and bumper.

Volvo FH Aero is available with six different interior trim levels to suit different needs.

Volvo FH Aero with vinyl and textile trim robust, interior trim level 

Vinyl and textile trim Robust

Durable materials in vinyl and textile with a modern color scheme that matches the various parts of the interior trim.

Volvo FH Aero globetrotter XXL cab with measurements, viewed from the side 

Globetrotter XXL: comfort and space

The Globetrotter XXL also provides secure and comfortable accommodation for up to two people, but with even higher sleeping comfort in a wider and longer lower bed – thanks to the extended cab length.

Volvo FH Aero globetrotter XL cab with measurements, viewed from the side  

Globetrotter XL: built for storage

The Globetrotter XL (CAB-XHSL) also provides secure and comfortable accommodation for up to two people, but with even more storage space, thanks to its extra height. The cab's interior height is 220 centimetres (211 centimetres on the engine compartment cover).

Volvo FH Aero sleeper cab with measurements, viewed from the side 

Sleeper cab

Sleeper cab (CAB-SLP) with comfortable overnight accommodation for up to two people. Interior height 171 centimetres, 162 centimetres on the engine compartment cover.

 

Rigid

 

 

 

Height A (mm)

Height B (mm)

Height C (mm)

Drive

Chassis height

Suspension

Tyres

CAB-SLP

CAB-XHSL

CAB-LSLP

6×4

High

Leaf/Leaf

315/80-R22.5

3450

3970

3245

8×4

High

Leaf/Leaf

315/80-R22.5

3480

4000

3275

       

*Approx heights

Four-point cab suspension

Choose from coil springs with dampers, front coil springs and rear air suspension, or air suspension all round.

 

Air intakes

Positioned on the left side.

 

Colors

Take your pick, and look the part. Available in around 650 color variants.

 

Upholstery

Available in Leather and Textile trim.

 

Driver’s seat

Extra freedom comes through flexibility - the total adjustment scope fore to aft is 240 millimetres, and vertically 100 millimetres. The driver’s seat is fitted as standard with a head restraint, adjustable and fold-down backrest, vertical and fore-aft adjustment, adjustable lumbar support and angle-adjustable seat.

 

Passenger seat

The passenger seats are equipped as standard with head restraints. A moving passenger seat is also available.

 

Beds

Built to provide a comfortable night's sleep. Bed sizes: 74×200 centimetres, with 81.5 centimetres wide middle section, or 74×200 centimetres, extractable to 88×200 centimetres with 95.5 centimetres wide middle section. The bed in the Globetrotter XXL cab is 213 centimetres long. The width at head, middle section and feet are 99/106.5/91 centimetres respectively. Equip your cab with pocket springs and excellent comfort. Two options of firmness are available: Semi-firm and Firm. We also provide two options of overlay mattress protector: improves comfort and allows you to square things away quicker. Also available: recline with adjustable backrest, and the Upper Comfort bed (dimensions 60×190 centimetres or 70×190 centimetres).

Interior storage

The cab contains a front shelf with four DIN-standard recesses and two large storage compartments with roller-blind doors on the driver and passenger sides. The rear wall is equipped with a light weight upper rear shelf with excellent illumination. Under the bed, you can find two pull-out drawers with a total volume of 130 litres. Additionally, there are two smaller storage compartments under the mattress at the foot (10 litres) and head (15 litres) of the bed, and a storage compartment at the foot of the bed for a PET bottle.

 

Exterior storage

On both sides of the cab you'll find large storage compartments that can be opened from outside or within. An additional unheated storage space of 30 litres is available under the cab on both sides.

 

Sky window/roof hatch

Each cab is equipped with a fixed sky window or an optional roof hatch that can be opened to 50 millimetres. This also serves as an emergency exit. Roof hatch adjustment can be done either manually or electrically.

 

Steering wheel

Comes in 450 mm in diameter. The steering wheel’s height can be adjusted by up to 90 mm and the angle can be adjusted by 28°. With neck tilt (option) the steering wheel can be adjusted in vertical position between -5° and +15° – increasing the driver comfort. Integrated controls in the steering wheel provide safe and comfortable operation of cruise control, horn, phone and the functions in the Instrument Display and Side Display.

 

Climate system

Three alternative climate systems allow you to control the temperature. Fan ventilation with conventional coolant heater. Air conditioning with manual control (MCC). Air conditioning with automatic temperature control (ECC/ECC2). Also available with sensors for sun intrusion, fog conditions and air quality. 

 

 

Chassis


Find specifications about chassis heights, max front axle load, rear suspension, tractors, chassis features and brakes.

Low

approx 850 mm

Med

approx 900 mm

High

approx 1000 mm

  

 

Air

Leaf

Med

10/20*

9

High

10/20*

10/18*

   

*With dual front axles

Type

Axels

Suspension

Axel/bogie load

Reduction

Tag /pusher axels

Bogie

RADD-BR

6×4/8×4

Parabolic

20/21 t

Single/hub

 

RADD-GR

6×4/8×4

Air

21 t

Single/hub

 
      

Centrally mounted, semi-undermounted and undermounted towbars for centre-axle trailers. Towbars can be fitted at intervals of 25 millimetres.

Fuel tanks

Aluminium or steel tanks in volumes from 300 to 690 litres. 

AdBlue tanks

Volumes up to 150 litres. 

Brakes
EBS (Electronically-controlled Brake System) provides superior response, performance and brake feel, while providing access to a number of handy features. EBS is now available for disc brakes. EBS is standard on all specifications.
 

EBS medium

In addition to the EBS Standard package, EBS Medium adds the following features:

 

EBS status control 

EBS status monitoring via the TEA2+ vehicle electronic system and Volvo Tech Tool.

 

Auto hold

Brake the truck to a full stop and Auto hold keeps the last applied braking pressure to hold the truck in position until the driver pushes the accelerator.

 

Lining wear analysis

Brake lining warning – calculates the remaining mileage available with the current brake linings.

 

Automatic parking brake release

The parking brake is released when the driver pushes the accelerator pedal and a gear is selected.

Additional options:

In addition to the program packages there are the following options:

 

Stretch brake

Enables the driver to request pulse braking of the trailer. The brake is then automatically activated and the risk of jack-knifing is minimised.

 

ESC (Electronic Stability Control)

The brake stability system applies the brakes individually on each wheel, thereby providing stability for the entire vehicle combination and counteracting jack-knifing, rollover and trailer swing. 

 

 

Volvo Dynamic Steering

Active steering system with torque overlay. Delivers more steering force at low speeds, reduces steering kicks and keeps the steering wheel straight forward when braking on split friction. The steering wheel returns automatically to neutral position both when driving forward and when reversing. Volvo Dynamic Steering is now available for all axle configurations, including trucks with dual front axles. 

Tandem Axle Lift

Allows the rearmost drive axle on the tandem bogie to be disengaged and raised, to reduce fuel consumption and turning radius. By pushing a button on the dashboard, the driver can raise the axle when the truck is unloaded. When the truck is loaded, the axle automatically lowers itself and engages.Tandem Axle Lift is available for 6×4 and 8×4 configurations (with a tandem bogie) equipped with disc brakes.

Features depicted may not be standard or available for all equipment levels and powertrain options.

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