Volvo A40G Off-Highway Truck Specs

Category: Off-Highway Trucks ➔
Manufacturer: Volvo ➔
Model: A40G ➔

The Volvo A40G is a rigid-frame articulated off-highway truck designed for hauling material in construction, quarry, mining, and earthmoving applications. It is part of Volvo Construction Equipment's A40G series and is built for high-capacity transport over rough terrain. The machine features articulated steering, all-wheel drive, and a dump body suited for moving loose material such as soil, rock, gravel, and aggregate. The A40G is commonly used in large-scale site development and material handling operations where traction, stability, and payload efficiency are required. It is recognized for its off-road mobility and compatibility with demanding haul cycles.

General Specifications

Volvo A40G Off-Highway Truck General Specifications specifications
Articulated/Rigid	Articulated — Starting 2024 Model Year
Drive Configuration	6x4 and 6x6 — Starting 2019 Model Year
Drive System Mech/Electr.	M — Starting 2019 Model Year
Engine Type	Volvo D13J — Starting 2019 Model Year
Mfg. Model	A40G — Starting 2019 Model Year
Operating Weight	153,662.00 lbs (69,687.98 kg) — Starting 2024 Model Year
Rated Payload	43.00 t (43,000.00 kg) — Starting 2019 Model Year

Articulating/Rigid

Volvo A40G Off-Highway Truck Articulating/Rigid specifications
Articulating/Rigid	Articulated

Body

Volvo A40G Off-Highway Truck Body specifications
Plate thickness-Bottom	0.60 in (1.52 cm)
Plate thickness-Chute	0.70 in (1.78 cm)
Plate thickness-Front	0.40 in (1.02 cm)
Plate thickness-Sides	0.50 in (1.27 cm)

Capacities

Volvo A40G Off-Highway Truck Capacities specifications
Brake cooling system	49.70 gal (188.11 l)
Cooling system	11.70 gal (44.28 l)
Crankcase	13.30 gal (50.34 l)
DEF Tank	10.40 gal (39.36 l)
Dropbox	2.40 gal (9.08 l)
Fuel Tank	126.90 gal (480.32 l)
Hydraulic Tank	46.00 gal (174.11 l)
Transmission	11.40 gal (43.15 l)

Dimensions

Volvo A40G Off-Highway Truck Dimensions specifications
Dump Ground Clearance	2.70 ft (0.82 m)
Dump Height	23.90 ft (7.28 m)
Ground Clearance	2.10 ft (0.64 m)
Overall Height	11.90 ft (3.63 m)
Overall Length	37.00 ft (11.28 m)
Overall Width	19.20 ft (5.85 m)
Wheelbase	10.20 ft (3.11 m)

Drive System

Volvo A40G Off-Highway Truck Drive System specifications
Axles	ARB H40
Dropbox	IL2 ATC
Torque converter	2.1:1
Transmission	PT 2529

DRIVE SYSTEM

Volvo A40G Off-Highway Truck DRIVE SYSTEM specifications
Drive Config	6x6

Dump

Volvo A40G Off-Highway Truck Dump specifications
Capacity - Heaped	31.40 cu yd (24.01 cu m)
Capacity - Struck	24.10 cu yd (18.43 cu m)
Dump Angle	70 degrees
Lower Time	22 seconds
Raise Time	22 seconds
Rated Payload	43.00 t (43,000.00 kg)

Electrical System

Volvo A40G Off-Highway Truck Electrical System specifications
Alternator	3.396/120
Battery	2x12
Battery capacity	2x170
Starter motor	9
Voltage	24

Engine

Volvo A40G Off-Highway Truck Engine specifications
Engine Model	D13J
Gross Power	469.00 hp (349.74 kw)
Make	Volvo
Max Torque	1,862.40 lbs ft (2,525.04 nm)
Net Power	465.00 hp (346.76 kw)
Torque Measured @	1050 rpm

Operating Specifications

Volvo A40G Off-Highway Truck Operating Specifications specifications
Tire Size	29.5R25

Transmission

Volvo A40G Off-Highway Truck Transmission specifications
Max Speed	35.50 mph (57.13 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	9
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	Auto

Weights

Volvo A40G Off-Highway Truck Weights specifications
Operating Weight	153,662.00 lbs (69,687.98 kg)
Total Empty	65,918.30 lbs (29,894.92 kg)
Total Loaded	151,898.50 lbs (68,888.21 kg)

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