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Volvo A40E Off-Highway Truck

Category: Off-Highway Trucks ➔
Manufacturer: Volvo ➔
Model: A40E ➔

The Volvo A40E is a robust off-highway truck designed for heavy-duty construction and mining applications. Featuring a high-capacity payload, the A40E offers enhanced productivity with its articulated frame and advanced drivetrain. Equipped with a powerful Volvo engine, this off-road truck delivers reliable performance on rough terrain. The A40E includes advanced safety systems, operator comfort features, and efficient fuel consumption technology. Its durable chassis and suspension system ensure stability and longevity in demanding environments. Widely used in earthmoving, quarrying, and large-scale infrastructure projects, the Volvo A40E off-highway truck combines strength, efficiency, and versatility for optimal material transport.

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Articulating/Rigid

Articulated

Dimensions

Dump Ground Clearance	3 ft (1 m)
Dump Height	24 ft (7 m)
Ground Clearance	3 ft (1 m)
Overall Height	12 ft (4 m)
Overall Length	37 ft (11 m)
Overall Width	11 ft (3 m)
Wheelbase	15 ft (5 m)

DRIVE SYSTEM

Drive Config

6X6

Dump

Capacity - Heaped	31 cu yd (24 cu m)
Capacity - Struck	24 cu yd (18 cu m)
Dump Angle	72 degrees
Lower Time	10 seconds
Raise Time	12 seconds
Rated Payload	85,980 lbs (39,000 kg)

Engine

Aspiration	Turbocharged and Intercooled
Displacement	976 cu in (15,994 cu cm)
Engine Model	D16E AAE3
Gross Power	469 hp (350 kw)
Make	Volvo
Max Torque	1,862 lbs ft (2,524 nm)
Net Power	464 hp (346 kw)
Number of Cylinders	6
Power Measured @	1800 rpm
Torque Measured @	1200 rpm

Operating Specifications

Alternator Supplied Amperage	80 amps
Cooling System Fluid Capacity	26 gal (100 l)
Engine Oil Capacity	13 gal (50 l)
Fuel Capacity	144 gal (545 l)
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity	69 gal (262 l)
Operating Voltage	24 volts
Tire Size	295R25
Transmission Fluid Capacity	10 gal (38 l)

Transmission

Max Speed	35 mph (57 kph)
Number of Forward Gears	9
Number of Reverse Gears	3
Transmission Type	PT 2509

Weights

Front Axle - empty	34,643 lbs (15,714 kg)
Front Axle - loaded	43,321 lbs (19,650 kg)
Operating Weight	66,580 lbs (30,200 kg)
Rear Axle - empty	31,967 lbs (14,500 kg)
Rear Axle - loaded	109,239 lbs (49,550 kg)
Total Empty	66,580 lbs (30,200 kg)
Total Loaded	152,560 lbs (69,200 kg)

Volvo A40Es currently for sale

A 2013 Volvo A40E From Great West Equipment, Inc. for Call for Price

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A 2008 Volvo A40E From Newman Tractor for $189,000.00 USD

A 2010 Volvo A40E From Van Keppel Company for Call for Price

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