Designed for superior driveline performance the new Volvo FMX is based on the very successful FM platform, which is well proven in high performance demanding applications in mining and construction.
Volvo Trucks has just launched the rugged, new Volvo FMX, built specifically for deep opencast mining and heavy construction applications. “We are extremely proud of this truck and believe that this new high performance tipper would set higher performance standard and raise the bar in opencast mining haulage productivity and efficiency with unmatched safety standards”, said Mr. Somnath Bhattacharjee, President, Volvo Trucks India.
The most obvious change with the new, high-clearance Volvo FMX is its robust, modern exterior. With a new upper grill, aggressive lower front, 3-part steel bumper with thick steel corners, rugged skid plate and protective bull bar, this is a tough mining and construction truck. For additional functionality, the vehicle also features a powerful tow hook, headlamp mesh protection and new anti-slip steps, just to name a few, besides a higher approach angle for negotiating rough undulations of the underfoot.
The vehicle’s new features are based on the feedback from Volvo Truck drivers who can now look forward to exceptional driveline performance with power and efficiency of the 440 hp13-litre engine.
The Volvo FMX440 Tipper is fitted with a fully synchronized 14-speed splitter range gearbox with higher torque level of 2200 NM matched perfectly to the engine characteristics. Its perfectly matched driveline will ensure fuel efficiency.
“This is the perfect mining & construction truck, and our customers have largely driven its development. With all the improvements in the Volvo FMX, combined with the best-in-class aftermarket network and strong service offering, we believe that our existing customers will become even more satisfied. We also have high expectations that this new truck and our unique total offer for the mining & construction segment will attract many more new and progressive customers who look for higher performance level , total product life cycle benefits and complete solution offering and not just the product”, Mr. Bhattacharjee added.
The new features of the Volvo FMX are:
• Powerful 440hp engine with an excellent torque of 2200nm to give superior gradeability and startability to negotiate rough and steep terrains with ease
• Perfectly matched 14-speed splitter range gearbox with closed and well-balanced ratios that make it easy for the truck to climb steep gradients and facilitate smooth acceleration ensuring faster turnaround and fuel efficiency
• The new central towing device offers robust and reliable tool for towing or shunting and can handle up to 25 tonnes. The lower front has been extended 165 mm
• The new rugged steel bumper in a 3-part design: thick steel outer corners, a robust skid plate and a new heavy-duty bull bar that helps protect the vital components behind it
• The new anti-slip footstep integrated in the skid plate provides easy and convenient access to the windscreen for cleaning. An extra foldable extension step and a front grab handle at the upper grill are provided for even easier access
• The new heavy duty oil cooler with heat exchanger attached to the gear box gives the gear box considerable operating reliability
• Higher air intake position ensures better and cleaner air for the engine and increased air filter life