Volvo A45G Off-Highway Truck Specs

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

The Volvo A45G is a 45-ton class articulated off-highway truck designed for hauling material in construction, quarry, mining, and earthmoving applications. It is part of Volvo Construction Equipment's G-series and features articulated steering, all-wheel drive, and a high-capacity dump body for efficient transport over rough terrain. The A45G is powered by a Volvo diesel engine and is typically paired with an automatic transmission and advanced traction control systems. Common specifications include a payload capacity of about 41 metric tons, a heaped body volume near 30 cubic yards, and a top speed suitable for site haul cycles.

General Specifications

Volvo A45G 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 D16J — Starting 2019 Model Year
Mfg. Model	A45G — Starting 2019 Model Year
Operating Weight	158,953.00 lbs (72,099.96 kg) — Starting 2024 Model Year
Rated Payload	45.20 t (45,200.00 kg) — Starting 2019 Model Year

Articulating/Rigid

Volvo A45G Off-Highway Truck Articulating/Rigid specifications
Articulating/Rigid	Articulated

Body

Volvo A45G 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 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	46.00 gal (174.11 l)
Transmission	11.40 gal (43.15 l)

Dimensions

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

DRIVE SYSTEM

Volvo A45G Off-Highway Truck DRIVE SYSTEM specifications
Drive Config	6x4 and 6x6

Dump

Volvo A45G Off-Highway Truck Dump specifications
Capacity - Heaped	32.90 cu yd (25.15 cu m)
Capacity - Struck	25.80 cu yd (19.72 cu m)
Dump Angle	10 degrees
Lower Time	10 seconds
Rated Payload	45.20 t (45,200.00 kg)

Electrical System

Volvo A45G Off-Highway Truck Electrical System specifications
Alternator	3.396/120
Battery	2x12
Battery capacity	2x225
Starter motor	9
Voltage	24

Engine

Volvo A45G Off-Highway Truck Engine specifications
Displacement	982.00 cu in (16,092.13 cu cm)
Engine Model	D16J
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)
Make	Volvo
Net Torque	1,844.00 lbs ft (2,500.10 nm)

Hydraulic System

Volvo A45G Off-Highway Truck Hydraulic System specifications
Maximum system pressure	3771 psi

Transmission

Volvo A45G 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 Off-Highway Truck Weights specifications
Operating Weight	156,749.00 lbs (71,100.24 kg)
Total Operating Weight	66,359.20 lbs (30,100.06 kg)

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