Volvo A45G FS Off-Highway Truck Specs

Category: Off-Highway Trucks ➔
Manufacturer: Volvo ➔
Model: A45G FS ➔

Volvo A45G FS is an articulated off-highway truck designed for hauling material in construction, quarry, mining, and earthmoving applications. The FS designation identifies full suspension, which is intended to improve ride quality, traction, and operator comfort over rough terrain. The A45G FS is part of Volvo's G-series articulated hauler line and is commonly used where high-capacity transport and mobility on uneven ground are required. Typical features include articulated steering, all-wheel drive, and a dump body configured for efficient loading and unloading. It is used in demanding site conditions where cycle efficiency, stability, and payload handling are important.

General Specifications

Volvo A45G FS Off-Highway Truck General Specifications specifications
Articulated/Rigid	Articulated - Starting 2019
Drive Configuration	6x4 and 6x6 - Starting 2019
Drive System Mech/Electr.	M - Starting 2019
Engine Type	Volvo D16J - Starting 2019
Mfg. Model	A45G FS - Starting 2019
Operating Weight	160,717.00 lbs (72,900.10 kg) - Starting 2024
Rated Payload	45.20 t (45,200.00 kg) - Starting 2024

Body

Volvo A45G FS 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 A45G FS Off-Highway Truck Capacities specifications
Brake Cooling System	49.70 gal (188.11 l)
Cooling System	13.00 gal (49.21 l)
Crankcase	14.60 gal (55.26 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	55.50 gal (210.07 l)
Transmission	11.40 gal (43.15 l)

Dimensions

Volvo A45G FS Off-Highway Truck Dimensions specifications
Dump Ground Clearance	2.70 ft (0.82 m)
Dump Height	23.84 ft (7.27 m)
Ground Clearance	2.02 ft (0.62 m)
Overall Height	11.81 ft (3.60 m)
Overall Length	36.96 ft (11.27 m)
Overall Width	19.18 ft (5.85 m)
Wheelbase	10.18 ft (3.10 m)

Drive Train

Volvo A45G FS Off-Highway Truck Drive Train specifications
Axles	ARB H40
Dropbox	IL2 ATC
Torque Converter	2.1:1
Transmission	PT 2529

Dump

Volvo A45G FS Off-Highway Truck Dump specifications
Capacity - Heaped	32.83 cu yd
Capacity - Struck	25.77 cu yd
Dump Angle	70 degrees
Lower Time	10 sec

Electrical System

Volvo A45G FS Off-Highway Truck Electrical System specifications
Alternator	3.396/120
Battery	2x12
Battery Capacity	2x225
Starter Motor	9
Voltage	24 V

Engine

Volvo A45G FS Off-Highway Truck Engine specifications
Displacement	982.00 cu in (16,092.13 cu cm)
Engine Make	D16J
Engine Model	Volvo
Gross Torque	1,862.40 lbs ft (2,525.04 nm)
Horsepower Per Sae J1349 Net	465.00 hp (346.76 kw)
Horsepower, Gross-Sae J1995	469.00 hp (349.74 kw)
Max Engine Speed	1800
Net Torque	1,844.00 lbs ft (2,500.10 nm)

Hydraulic System

Volvo A45G FS Off-Highway Truck Hydraulic System specifications
Maximum System Pressure	3771 psi

Transmission

Volvo A45G FS 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 A45G FS Off-Highway Truck Weights specifications
Total Operating Weight	157,630.60 lbs (71,500.13 kg)

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