- Category: Off-Highway Trucks ➔
- Manufacturer: Volvo ➔
- Model: A40G ➔
The Volvo A40G is a robust off-highway articulated dump truck designed for heavy-duty construction and mining applications. Featuring a 40-ton payload capacity, the A40G combines powerful performance with advanced Volvo technology for enhanced productivity and fuel efficiency. Its articulated steering and all-wheel drive provide superior maneuverability on rough terrain. The truck is equipped with a Volvo D13 engine delivering high torque and low emissions, meeting stringent environmental standards. The A40G's durable chassis and suspension system ensure stability and operator comfort in challenging conditions. This model is widely used in earthmoving, quarrying, and infrastructure projects requiring reliable material transport.
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 | 1 in (2 cm)
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| Plate thickness-Chute | 1 in (2 cm)
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| Plate thickness-Front | 0 in (1 cm)
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| Plate thickness-Sides | 1 in (1 cm)
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Capacities
| Brake cooling system | 50 gal (188 l)
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| Cooling system | 12 gal (44 l)
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| Crankcase | 13 gal (50 l)
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| DEF Tank | 10 gal (39 l)
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| Dropbox | 2 gal (9 l)
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| Fuel Tank | 127 gal (480 l)
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| Hydraulic Tank | 46 gal (174 l)
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| Transmission | 11 gal (43 l)
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Dimensions
| Dump Ground Clearance | 3 ft (1 m)
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| Dump Height | 24 ft (7 m)
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| Ground Clearance | 2 ft (1 m)
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| Overall Height | 12 ft (4 m)
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| Overall Length | 37 ft (11 m)
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| Overall Width | 19 ft (6 m)
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| Wheelbase | 10 ft (3 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 cu yd (24 cu m)
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| Capacity - Struck | 24 cu yd (18 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 t (43,000 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 hp (350 kw)
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| Make | Volvo
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| Max Torque | 1,862 lbs ft (2,525 nm)
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| Net Power | 465 hp (347 kw)
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| Torque Measured @ | 1050 rpm
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Operating Specifications
Transmission
| Max Speed | 36 mph (57 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 lbs (69,700 kg)
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| Total Empty | 65,918 lbs (29,900 kg)
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| Total Loaded | 151,899 lbs (68,900 kg)
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