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Volvo BM A40 6x6 Off-Highway Truck

Category: Off-Highway Trucks ➔
Manufacturer: Volvo ➔
Model: BM A40 6x6 ➔

Dimensions

Dump Ground Clearance	3.20 ft (0.98 m)
Dump Height	24.60 ft (7.50 m)
Ground Clearance	2.10 ft (0.64 m)
Overall Height	12.20 ft (3.72 m)
Overall Length	36.60 ft (11.16 m)
Overall Width	11.30 ft (3.44 m)
Wheelbase	14.60 ft (4.45 m)

Dump

Capacity - Heaped	28.80 cu yd (22.02 cu m)
Capacity - Struck	21.40 cu yd (16.36 cu m)
Dump Angle	71 degrees
Lower Time	12 seconds
Raise Time	15 seconds
Rated Payload	79,366.50 lbs (36,000.08 kg)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharged
Displacement	732.00 cu in (11,995.36 cu cm)
Engine Model	TD 122 KF
Gross Power	398.00 hp (296.79 kw)
Max Torque	1,228.10 lbs ft (1,665.06 nm)
Net Power	395.00 hp (294.56 kw)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	2100 rpm
Torque Measured @	1400 rpm

Operating Specifications

Cooling System Fluid Capacity	36.50 gal (138.15 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	10.40 gal (39.36 l)
Fuel Capacity	95.20 gal (360.33 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	68.70 gal (260.03 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Tire Size	29.5 R25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	10.10 gal (38.23 l)

Transmission

Max Speed	32.70 mph (52.63 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	12
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	Fully automatic planetary transmission

Weights

Front Axle - empty	33,520.00 lbs (15,204.44 kg)
Front Axle - loaded	39,910.00 lbs (18,102.89 kg)
Rear Axle - empty	32,520.00 lbs (14,750.84 kg)
Rear Axle - loaded	105,510.00 lbs (47,858.59 kg)
Total Empty	66,040.00 lbs (29,955.28 kg)
Total Loaded	145,420.00 lbs (65,961.48 kg)

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