Volvo A40D Off-Highway Truck Specs

Category: Off-Highway Trucks ➔
Manufacturer: Volvo ➔
Model: A40D ➔

The Volvo A40D is an articulated off-highway truck designed for hauling large material loads in construction, quarry, mining, and earthmoving applications. It is part of Volvo Construction Equipment's A40 series and is built for rough terrain, high traction, and efficient transport on unpaved job sites. The A40D features articulated steering, all-wheel drive, and a dump body suited to bulk material handling. It is commonly used for moving soil, rock, aggregate, and demolition debris. Known for its load capacity and off-road mobility, the Volvo A40D is a standard reference model in the articulated dump truck category.

Dimensions

Volvo A40D Off-Highway Truck Dimensions specifications
Dump Ground Clearance	2.98 ft (0.91 m)
Dump Height	24.23 ft (7.39 m)
Ground Clearance	2.03 ft (0.62 m)
Overall Height	12.29 ft (3.75 m)
Overall Length	37.04 ft (11.29 m)
Overall Width	10.73 ft (3.27 m)
Wheelbase	14.60 ft (4.45 m)

Dump

Volvo A40D Off-Highway Truck Dump specifications
Capacity - Heaped	29.43 cu yd
Capacity - Struck	22.11 cu yd
Dump Angle	70 degrees
Lower Time	10 sec
Rated Payload	81,571.04 lbs (37,000.05 kg)

Engine

Volvo A40D Off-Highway Truck Engine specifications
Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	732.30 cu in (12,000.27 cu cm)
Engine Make	2244
Engine Model	D12C AAE2*
Gross Power	426.00 hp (317.67 kw)
Max Torque	1,516.50 lbs ft (2,056.07 nm)
Net Power	420.00 hp (313.20 kw)

Operational

Volvo A40D Off-Highway Truck Operational specifications
Alternator Supplied Amperage	55 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	31.00 gal (117.34 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	13.30 gal (50.34 l)
Fuel Capacity	126.90 gal (480.32 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	66.10 gal (250.19 l)
Operating Voltage	24 V
Tire Size	29.5 R 25**
Transmission Fluid Capacity	12.90 gal (48.83 l)

Transmission

Volvo A40D Off-Highway Truck Transmission specifications
Max Speed	34.80 mph (56.01 kph)
Number Of Forward Gears	6
Number Of Reverse Gears	2
Transmission Type	Fully Automatic

Weights

Volvo A40D Off-Highway Truck Weights specifications
Front Axle - Empty	35,935.40 lbs (16,300.04 kg)
Front Axle - Loaded	42262.7 %
Rear Axle - Empty	33,003.20 lbs (14,970.02 kg)
Rear Axle - Loaded	108,247.00 lbs (49,100.07 kg)
Total Empty	68,938.60 lbs (31,270.06 kg)
Total Loaded	150,509.60 lbs (68,270.09 kg)

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