The New Volvo FMX: Volvo Trucks. Driving Progress
The New Volvo FMX: Volvo Trucks. Driving Progress
The New Volvo FMX: Volvo Trucks. Driving Progress
Driving Progress
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built for robustness
The sturdy bumper. Push and pull 32 tonnes. Stronger headlamp with
It’s made of 3mm thick high grade steel, it’s The towing member is one piece of cast iron. protective mesh.
in three parts and the attachments are vis- It’s strong enough to hold up to 32 tonnes The attachments of the lights are sturdy
ible and easy to undo. The corner bumpers with its tow hook. And the fact that the tow- enough to safeguard the lamp bulbs from
now have the same exposed fasteners for ing member is exposed means you can use it vibrations and keep the lamp bodies in
easier replacement. Steel bumper is also like a ladder to climb up the front. Wherever place, even if you happen to bump into
covered by a thick polypropylene coat that you step you’ll find it’s solid, nothing is going something. A new headlight protection mesh
largely regains its form if damaged. to break or crack. A handle opens so that the protects the headlight from stone chipping,
towing pin can be accessed when needed. while keeping the illumination unaffected.
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Reinforced bogie structure. New front suspension geometry.
Inverted Bogie suspension design provides New front parabolic leaf suspension design
equal load distribution between both rear- ensures that the leaves lie flush with each
forward and rear-rearward axles. Rubber- other only in the middle and at the ends.
journalled V-stays and reaction rods provide This ensures that friction between leaves is
better distribution of torsional load to the very low, thus giving a smooth and comfort-
Chassis. able ride without any bumps.
Rubber springs between the spring leaves The spring leaves are made from special
and axle, and two shock absorbers for the steel and are dimensioned so that the load
front driven axle contribute to less vibration is evenly distributed over each cross-section
of chassis and good comfort under all axle of the leaf. Front shock absorbers contrib-
loads. Rear stabilizer provides torsional rigid- ute to the less vibration of chassis. Front
ity to the chassis under rough terrain. stabilizer ensures better torsional rigidity
Rear bogie suspension is reinforced to during turning of the vehicle at speed.
better withstand high loads under tough
conditions. The bogie components reinforce-
ment includes cross-member, brackets on
both sides of the cross-member, bump stops,
bogie anchorages and V-stays.
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Power for performance
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Accurate engine manage- Gear driven camshaft Low exhaust and noise
ment through Volvo EMS Gear driven camshaft ensures emission
Volvo EMS provides precise and precise control over the unit injec- The D13A440 more than meets
efficient engine control. The tors and valve timing. The unit the demand for high performance
engine control module takes injectors are positioned vertically in conjunction with low exhaust
in data from several sensors, and centrally which provides ex- (Euro 3) and noise emissions. The
compares current readings with tremely fast, well controlled injec- crankshaft and camshaft have
stored parameters and adjusts tion and symmetrical distribution hydraulic vibration dampers which
fuel quantity and injection timing of the fuel in the combustion minimize noise and vibration – a
accordingly. chamber. particularly low noise is evident at
idling speed.
Dependable construction
and design
A strong engine foundation is formed
by a cylinder block and cylinder head
made of cast iron. The lower part of
the cylinder block has a steel rein-
forced ladder frame – this minimizes
vibration and increases rigidity. The
timing gear is located at the rear
of the engine which reduces the
number of components.
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i-shift for mining
Shift to I-Shift
The new Volvo FMX comes fitted with I-Shift transmission AT2612D, which is a 12-speed electronically controlled
splitter and range-change transmission, installed with advanced software optimized for Mining operations. It
is characterized by a fast gear changing system featuring minimum interruption in torque delivery during gear
changing. Because the gearbox has such a large ratio span, it has capacity for both high starting traction and high
average speed.
Having the right ratio for the right speed at the right time is what the I-Shift transmission technology is all
about. By continuously monitoring the road gradient, vehicle speed, acceleration, torque demanded by the
particular road, weight, rolling and air resistance; the I-Shift can instantly predict and select the most appropriate
ratio for efficient utilization of the engine without driver intervention. In short, it knows when and where a shift
would be beneficial.
The smooth gear shifting on the other hand reduces the stress on the driveline and tires and hence increases
the life span of the drive units and reduces the maintenance cost.
And you always have the option of using the manual mode – perhaps if you want to be absolutely sure of
staying in the same gear through a patch of slippery terrain. It’s the best of both worlds for the driver – and the
customer.
Fast gear changing system with Driving program for optimum Strong and dependable
short torque interruption. efficiency. components.
I-Shift is a very flexible gear changing In Automatic mode, the driver can choose All the shafts, bearings and gears are sturdily
system. In Auto mode, gears change between the “Performance” and “Economy” dimensioned for high operating reliability
automatically even with the cruise control programmes. Gears are changed via a but- and long service life. A flange-mounted
engaged. In sensitive driving conditions, ton on the gear selector. This function offers CVU (Clutch Valve Unit) and integrated CCA
the driver can switch to the Manual mode different gear change strategies depending (Concentric Clutch Actuator) including posi-
that locks the current gear. In M, the driver on the road conditions. Economy mode pro- tion sensor replace the externally mounted
changes gear manually using a button vides good fuel economy. The “Performance” clutch cylinder.
integrated into the gear lever. Since clutch mode provides more aggressive gear chang-
operation is regulated by the gear chang- ing, and is used when extra engine power is
ing system, there is no clutch pedal. needed.
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How it works.
Eases your mind and Let I-Shift save you fuel. More productivity.
your left foot. The money will roll right in.
I-shift for Mining is installed with some
Driving I-Shift is a real pleasure. Without I-Shift is designed to save fuel. First of all, groundbreaking features which ensure
the clutch pedal, you can safely sit back the internal losses are low – actually lower high vehicle availability even in deep gradi-
and concentrate on the other two. I-Shift than on manual gearboxes. But it’s the ent or slushy road conditions. The features
uses its built-in intelligence to quickly and electronics that really make the difference. like Enhanced Performance (P+) mode,
automatically choose the right gear at all When driving in Economy mode, every gear Heavy Duty (HD) mode, Queue driving,
times. And the software provides shifting change is timed precisely, to let the engine Power launch etc. provides high torque to
skills that are impossible for even the best work at its most efficient rpm range. And the vehicle when required, thereby improv-
of drivers to match. Still, if you want to get then there’s I-Roll. It’s a unique feature ing productivity.
more involved, you can. The buttons on the used when driving downhill, automatically
shift selector allow you to step in and shift disengaging the engine to make use of
gear manually. the truck’s momentum instead of fuel. The
result? Up to 2% lower fuel consumption.
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more load carrying capacity
Stronger for
more load
The new Volvo FMX offers increased load carrying capacity with a new 33
tonne rear tandem axle with 4 planetary gears on the hub. The front axle
design has been improved with 10 tonne hub bearing. Rear bogie & front
suspension is reinforced and redesigned to better withstand high loads
under tough conditions. With the improved axles and suspension, the new
Volvo FMX 440 8x4 is rated at 51 tonnes of Gross Vehicle Weight.
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increased productivity
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Steel welded High tensile wear Solid rock breakers.
construction. resistant steel. 6 nos. solid breakers reduces
All-steel welded construction Floor, sideboard and headboard impact load of material directly
low CG Body design provides made of high tensile wear passing onto the body floor.
necessary rigidity to the body for resistant steel provide longer
carrying heavy load. life to the body under the weary
operations of mines.
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Designed for driver comfort
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New, modern and ergonomic New easy-glance instrument cluster. All at your thumb tips.
dashboard. The new instrument cluster has a contem- Keypads provided on steering for cruise
The new, gently curved dash not only looks porary design with easily read and under- control and navigation in information dis-
appealing. It’s designed for an ergonomic stood distinct graphics for a convenient play, allow you to keep a tight grip on the
and comfortable driving position, with all overview. Driver-related information has wheel - always. Stalk switches provided
controls, instruments and storage within a high and central position in the driver’s on steering for direction indicators, main
easy reach. view. All warnings and vital information are beam, windscreen wiping & washing,
shown in the Driver Information Display exhaust brake operation.
(DID) at the right of the instrument.
Plenty of room for storage. Electronic control and ergonomic Electric parking brake.
There are plenty of places in interior and consideration. The parking brake activation is through an
exterior of the cab for keeping personal The gear shift control for I-Shift is through easy access electrical switch on the dash-
belonging like dash panel center section selector and lever integrated in the driver’s board. Automatically engaged at key-off,
storage, panel top tray etc. Extra storage seat for comfortable and safe operation. and automatically released when taking
space is also provided on cab exterior on When the vehicle is at a standstill, the gear off.
both driver and passenger side. lever can be folded forward to aid move-
ment inside the cab.
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headlights
New lights
side turn
indicator
dipped beam
turn indicator
300 m
Unique daytime
running light
LED strips, forming a unique
V-shape, shows that a Volvo
is approaching.
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Safety
Safe as Volvo
Safety in Trucks means prevention of hazardous
incidents and reduction of any damage and trauma
that may occur. This means taking into account
the protection of the driver, passenger, cargo and
all road users in traffic. Safety is as always a Volvo
hallmark, Volvo is safer than other trucks. Yet more
safety features have been added.
DGMS Package
Out of the twenty requirements prescribed through DGMS Circular No. 05 dated 13th October 2010, fifteen are provided
as standard features in Volvo FMX. Following features can be offered as optional package based on customer requirement.
• Fire Suppression System • Proximity warning device • Rear Vision System • Load indicator & recorder
• Auto-dipping system (under development)
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Volvo services
VSPC 13
PSD 10
HUB DEALER 4
DEALER 10
SUB DEALER 3
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Genuine Volvo Lubricants Key Advantages:
Genuine Volvo Lubricants are a guarantee for maintaining – More hours available for truck operations
your truck’s performance and better uptime. They are – Customized service offerings best suited to your
specially tested for Volvo Trucks and meet the stringent business needs
requirements for safety and quality. Volvo has its own – Protection from the unexpected cost
quality norm - Volvo Drain Specification (VDS), to – Know your cost today and in the future
ensure optimum engine performance and protection.
It also ensures longer service intervals which reduce Our prevailing agreements are further enhanced
maintenance costs of the vehicle. It enhances the life of with new offerings spanning from dedicated Uptime
aggregates, thereby preventing frequent stops and ensure support, customized Service Value Packs to managing
better uptime. Volvo Genuine Lubricant barrels ensure right an entire fleet through Fleet Management services.
quality and quantity manufactured for exact specification.
Fleet Management:
Service Agreements With the launch of new trucks, we have scrupulously
With Volvo service contracts, you are ensuring the designed the latest Offerings that would gallop the
best care for your Trucks, which will keep your truck service experiences felt so far to an all new level. Our
to continue perform like a world-class truck. All our endeavour to constantly raise the horizon of Service
services are done by certified technicians to ensure support has resulted in factory-fitted Dynafleet solutions,
quality and all work is done when it suits you, to cause hassle-free insurance, collision restorative services and
minimal disruption to your operations. Apart from driver advisories.
adding value to your business, service contracts have
a positive effect on costs. You get better control and Uptime Support:
save time and money on administration. A properly The mining industry is moving high volumes at optimal
serviced truck runs more fuel-efficiently. All this lowers costs. With increasing customer demand on trucks to
the total cost of ownership and reduces your burden – endure in dusty environment, tougher terrains, higher
so you can focus on growing your business. payloads, faster turnaround time along with improved
driver comfort & safety, we at Volvo have integrated
uptime in the core of our service offerings.
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Competence development
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Telematics solution
Dynafleet Online
enabled
Dynafleet is Volvo Trucks online Transport Information System for improved profitability. Customer can see in real
time their vehicles’ performance data that are critical to have control on their fleet. In addition, Dynafleet shows
the areas of improvement to support profitability in the long run. By providing clear and accurate information, the
system makes it easier to make the right decisions. And customer can access this information anywhere, also
outside the office, from any standard PC and device with an internet connection
The new Volvo FMX comes enabled for Dynafleet Online service of ‘Fuel & Environment’. The Fuel &
Environment service saves customers time and effort in analyzing vehicle data – and helps find ways to cut fuel
cost. Customer simply has to sign-up for the service and stay connected by paying monthly/annual subscription
fee.
Fuel & Environment
The Fuel & Environment service provides you all the critical information related to
vehicles’ performance. It also saves you time and effort analyzing vehicle data - and
helps you find ways to cut both fuel costs. Through the various reports, both potential
savings and progress over time can be made visible in just seconds.
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