Road Tests: Volvo FM9 380 8x4

Detailed Specifications and Dimensions

Model

Volvo FM9 380 8x4
Chassis Configuration:8x4, RWD
Design GVW:32,000kg
Design GCW:35,500kg

Engine

Volvo Volvo D9A Euro 3, 4 valves/cylinder, electronic unit injection operated by single OHC
Fuel type:Diesel / DERV
Cylinders:6
Bore/Stroke:120 x 138mm
Capacity:9.4 litres
Compression Ratio:18.5:1
Maximum net power:295hp(220kW) at 1,900rpm
Maximum net torque:1,700Nm(1,254lbft) at 1,200-1,500rpm

Transmission

Volvo 12-Speed I-Shift range-change/splitter automated gearbox -1-speed Automatic
Ratios:14.94-1.00:1
Final Drive:Volvo RAL21 tandem-bogie with cross and inter-axle diff locks 3.4:1

Chassis

High-tensile-steel side-members with bolted aluminium cross-members. Front under-run protection system
Braking:Full-air system with front and rear discs. ABS, EBS, automatic adjusters and air drier. Spring parking brake on 2nd and 3rd axles.
Steering:Variable-ratio recirculating ball and nut with integral power assistance
Suspension:Front, straight-beam axles with steel parabolic springs; rear, Volvo B-ride with two inverted leaf springs per bogie. Telescopic dampers and anti-roll bars all round
Wheels and tyres:8.25x22.5in steel wheels with 295/80R22.5 Michelin XZE2+ and XDE2+ tyres
Fuel tank:315 litres
Eletrical system:24V Earth-Return CAN-Bus System
Axle design weights:Axle 1: 14,200kg
Axle 2: 19,000kg

Dimensions

Wheelbase:6,470mm
Cab width:2,495mm
Cab length:2,452mm
Front overhang:1,377mm
Cab floor height:1,174mm