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Volvo A40E Off-Highway Truck

Category: Off-Highway Trucks ➔
Manufacturer: Volvo ➔
Model: A40E ➔

The Volvo A40E is an articulated off-highway truck designed for hauling large material loads in demanding construction, quarry, mining, and earthmoving applications. It is part of Volvo Construction Equipment's A40 series and is built for rough terrain transport where traction, stability, and payload capacity are important. The A40E features articulated steering, all-wheel drive, and a dump body suited for efficient material movement over uneven ground. It is commonly used for site development, road building, and bulk earthworks. The model is recognized for its combination of load capacity, mobility, and durability in off-road hauling operations.

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Articulating/Rigid

Articulated

Dimensions

Dump Ground Clearance	2.80 ft (0.85 m)
Dump Height	23.80 ft (7.25 m)
Ground Clearance	2.70 ft (0.82 m)
Overall Height	12.40 ft (3.78 m)
Overall Length	37.00 ft (11.28 m)
Overall Width	11.30 ft (3.44 m)
Wheelbase	14.90 ft (4.54 m)

DRIVE SYSTEM

Drive Config

6X6

Dump

Capacity - Heaped	31.40 cu yd (24.01 cu m)
Capacity - Struck	24.10 cu yd (18.43 cu m)
Dump Angle	72 degrees
Lower Time	10 seconds
Raise Time	12 seconds
Rated Payload	85,980.00 lbs (38,999.92 kg)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharged and Intercooled
Displacement	976.00 cu in (15,993.81 cu cm)
Engine Model	D16E AAE3
Gross Power	469.00 hp (349.74 kw)
Make	Volvo
Max Torque	1,862.00 lbs ft (2,524.50 nm)
Net Power	464.00 hp (346.01 kw)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	1800 rpm
Torque Measured @	1200 rpm

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	26.40 gal (99.92 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	13.30 gal (50.34 l)
Fuel Capacity	144.00 gal (545.04 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	69.20 gal (261.92 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Tire Size	295R25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	10.00 gal (37.85 l)

Transmission

Max Speed	35.40 mph (56.97 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	9
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	PT 2509

Weights

Front Axle - empty	34,643.00 lbs (15,713.82 kg)
Front Axle - loaded	43,321.00 lbs (19,650.10 kg)
Operating Weight	66,580.00 lbs (30,200.22 kg)
Rear Axle - empty	31,967.00 lbs (14,500.01 kg)
Rear Axle - loaded	109,239.00 lbs (49,550.04 kg)
Total Empty	66,580.00 lbs (30,200.22 kg)
Total Loaded	152,560.00 lbs (69,200.14 kg)

Volvo A40Es currently for sale

A 2008 Volvo A40E From Ziegler CAT for $72,000.00 USD

A 2008 Volvo A40E From Ziegler CAT for $76,000.00 USD

A Volvo A40E From Holt Cat for $49,000.00 USD

A 2011 Volvo A40E From Weaco Equipment Sales & Rentals for $95,000.00 USD

A 2010 Volvo A40E From Van Keppel Company for Call for Price

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