- 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 A-series and is built for high-capacity transport over rough terrain. The A40G features all-wheel drive, articulated steering, and a dump body suited for moving loose material such as rock, soil, gravel, and aggregate. It is commonly used in site development and large-scale material handling operations. The model is known for its payload capacity, terrain mobility, and integration with Volvo's drivetrain and operator systems for off-road hauling tasks.
General 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 lbs (kg) | 153,662 (69,700) Starting 2024 Model Year |
| Rated Payload Tons (Metric Tons) | 43 (39) Starting 2019 Model Year |
Articulating/Rigid
| Articulating/Rigid | Articulated
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Body
| Plate thickness-Bottom | 0.60 in (1.52 cm)
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| Plate thickness-Chute | 0.70 in (1.78 cm)
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| Plate thickness-Front | 0.40 in (1.02 cm)
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| Plate thickness-Sides | 0.50 in (1.27 cm)
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Capacities
| Brake cooling system | 49.70 gal (188.11 l)
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| Cooling system | 11.70 gal (44.28 l)
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| Crankcase | 13.30 gal (50.34 l)
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| DEF Tank | 10.40 gal (39.36 l)
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| Dropbox | 2.40 gal (9.08 l)
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| Fuel Tank | 126.90 gal (480.32 l)
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| Hydraulic Tank | 46.00 gal (174.11 l)
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| Transmission | 11.40 gal (43.15 l)
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Dimensions
| Dump Ground Clearance | 2.70 ft (0.82 m)
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| Dump Height | 23.90 ft (7.28 m)
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| Ground Clearance | 2.10 ft (0.64 m)
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| Overall Height | 11.90 ft (3.63 m)
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| Overall Length | 37.00 ft (11.28 m)
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| Overall Width | 19.20 ft (5.85 m)
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| Wheelbase | 10.20 ft (3.11 m)
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Drive System
| Axles | ARB H40
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| Dropbox | IL2 ATC
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| Torque converter | 2.1:1
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| Transmission | PT 2529
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DRIVE SYSTEM
Dump
| Capacity - Heaped | 31.40 cu yd (24.01 cu m)
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| Capacity - Struck | 24.10 cu yd (18.43 cu m)
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| Dump Angle | 70 degrees
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| Lower Time | 22 seconds
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| Raise Time | 22 seconds
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| Rated Payload | 43.00 t (43,000.00 kg)
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Electrical System
| Alternator | 3.396/120
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| Battery | 2x12
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| Battery capacity | 2x170
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| Starter motor | 9
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| Voltage | 24
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Engine
| Engine Model | D13J
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| Gross Power | 469.00 hp (349.74 kw)
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| Make | Volvo
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| Max Torque | 1,862.40 lbs ft (2,525.04 nm)
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| Net Power | 465.00 hp (346.76 kw)
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| Torque Measured @ | 1050 rpm
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Operating Specifications
Transmission
| Max Speed | 35.50 mph (57.13 kph)
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| Number of Forward Gears | 9
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| Number of Reverse Gears | 3
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| Transmission Type | Auto
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Weights
| Operating Weight | 153,662.00 lbs (69,700.00 kg)
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| Total Empty | 65,918.30 lbs (29,900.08 kg)
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| Total Loaded | 151,898.50 lbs (68,900.09 kg)
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