Trucks

Chassis specifications for Volvo FM

Chassis heights

Med

approx 900 mm

High

approx 1000 mm

 

 

Rear suspension

 Type

Axles

Suspension

Axle/bogie load

Reduction

Bogie

    

RADD-GR

6×4/8x4

Air

21

Single

Fuel tanks

Euro 5: Aluminium or steel tanks in volumes from 190 to 690 litres

Euro 6: Aluminium tanks in volumes from 190 to 690 litres..

AdBlue tanks
Plastic. Volumes upto 150 litres.

Brakes
Euro 5: EBS (Electronically-controlled Brake System) provides superior response, performance and brake feel, while providing access to a number of handy features. EBS is available on disc brakes (for a selected range of axle configurations and chassis heights). 

Euro 6: EBS (Electronically-controlled Brake System) provides superior response, performance and brake feel, while providing access to a number of handy features. EBS is available for disc brakes.EBS is standard on all specifications.

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.Additional active steering features such as personal settings and over steer guidance to make the drive even more enjoyable and safe.

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.
Hill Start Aid
The brakes are only released once there is sufficient engine torque to propel the vehicle forward.
Lining Wear Analysis
Brake lining warning – calculates the remaining mileage available with the current brake linings. (Only for disc brakes.)
Automatic Parking Brake Release
The parking brake is released when the driver pushes the accelerator pedal and a gear is selected (only I-Shift gearbox).

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. ESC fulfils the legislation of Electronic Vehicle Stability Control, and is available for 2- and 3-axle vehicles.

LIKE IT? DRIVE IT

The only way to really experience our dynamic new chassis is from behind the wheel. Your local Volvo Trucks dealer has the keys.