What does FH mean on Volvo Trucks?
Forward control High entry
The Volvo FH is a heavy truck range manufactured by the Swedish company Volvo Trucks. It was originally introduced in late 1993 as the FH12 and FH16. FH stands for Forward control High entry, where numbers denominate engine capacity in litres.
What is the difference between Volvo FM and FH?
Volvo FM. The FM Series is very closely related to the taller FH Series, but is designed to be far and away Volvo’s most versatile heavy truck. The lower-placed cab means that interior space in the FM Series is less than in the FH, owing to the larger engine compartment cover between the driver and passenger seats.
What is the newest Volvo truck?
Volvo FM
Volvo Trucks’ new Volvo FM model has won the Red Dot Award 2021 in the Product Design category for commercial vehicles. The new Volvo FM has been designed with an uncompromising purpose: To be the optimal work tool for a wide range of transport assignment, with the driver always the primary focus.
How much horsepower does a Volvo FH16 have?
700 hp
The Volvo FH16 is the most powerful series-manufactured truck in the world. It is powered by a 16-liter engine that delivers a total of 700 hp, but Volvo is also offer a 540 HP and a 600 HP version.
How heavy is a Volvo FH?
By combining our lightweight solutions, you can get Volvo FM 4×2 tractor weighing in at 6000 kilos, or a Volvo FH 4×2 tractor at 6600 kilos.
What height is a Volvo FH?
Cab height above the ground*
| Height C (mm) | ||
|---|---|---|
| 6×2 | Med | 3870 |
| Drive | Chassis height | CAB-XHSL |
| 6×2 | High | 3930 |
| 6×2 | Med | 3850 |
What does Volvo FM stand for?
Forward control Medium height cab
The Volvo FM is a heavy truck range produced by the Swedish company Volvo Trucks. It was originally introduced as FM7, FM10 and FM12 in 1998. FM stands for Forward control Medium height cab, where the numbers denominate an engine capacity in litres.
What engine does Volvo Trucks use?
Volvo Trucks have built a number of engines, beginning in the late 1920s. In the 2010s, they have also begun using engines developed by Germany’s Deutz AG….D6B.
| Engine D6B | |
|---|---|
| Power output | 180 hp – 220 hp – 250 hp (132 kW – 162 kW – 184 kW) |
| Torque output | 424 ft·lbf – 516 ft·lbf – 608.5 ft·lbf (575 N·m – 700 N·m – 825 N·m) |
Does Volvo make good trucks?
Volvo – Volvos can be a good choice for short haul trucking. It’s often possible to buy a used Volvo at a good price as often the used truck market is flooded with them. The dealership network doesn’t work so well, the trucks haven’t properly met the emissions standards and they’ve been unreliable.
What is the Volvo logo?
The logo is a circle with an arrow pointing diagonally out of the top right. The name “Volvo” reads horizontally through the middle of the circle. The arrow symbol comes from an old ideogram in Western culture representing the planet Mars. It also represents the Roman god of warfare of the same name, along with iron.
How fast can a Volvo FH16 go?
The FH16 Manages 54.4 mph (87.6 km/h)
Do Volvo Trucks do a V8?
It develops 120 PS (88 kW) at 4000 rpm and 260 N⋅m (192 lb⋅ft) at 2200 rpm. The engine weighs 235 kg (518 lb) and displaces 3.56 liters. It was the last petrol truck engine built by Volvo, and the only V8 engine in any vehicle except for the newer Yamaha built unit used in XC90 and S80.