The most popular Volvo tractors and their characteristics

The Swedish company Volvo is widely known as the manufacturer of excellent cars. However, not less popular (although, in a different environment of motorists) are used tractor units "Volvo". In 1997, the company took up this activity more actively. Then a new series of saddle cars was launched, which was named Volvo VN. So in the light and left such tractors, as Volvo VNL and VNM.

About the models

So, the aforementioned Volvo tractors were assembled on the basis of all previous developments carried out by the Volvo department in the USA. The basis was the wheelbase FH12. Attempts to use European standards in American developments were unexpectedly successful. It's not for nothing that VN Volvo trucks are still considered to be one of the most high-quality, high-quality, reliable and, of course, recognizable cars from long-distance truck drivers. He is called, by the way, an American dream. And, indeed, the vast majority of truckers in North America in operation is precisely this machine.

These cars are designed to haul loads that can weigh up to 57 tons. The high-speed maximum of the models is 103 kilometers per hour. It is interesting that initially the Volvo tractors were delivered to the markets of Canada and the USA. Prior to European buyers, they reached only in 2003.

Characteristics

The cars VNL and VNM differ from each other in the length of the hoods, as well as the distance calculated from the edge of the front bumper and up to the cockpit. The motors are different. The weakest option is the 284-horsepower engine, and the most powerful option - for 557 "horses."

It is interesting that the VNL generation was a substitute for tractors manufactured within the WCA and WIA series. All models, which began to be published since 1997, are designed for towing cargo at absolutely any distance. So it's no wonder why the engines with which these machines are equipped have such characteristics.

Series engines are 12-cylinder, diesel, whose power was 349, 390 and 431 hp. respectively. And they work in tandem with a 14-speed transmission. But on an individual order, the Volvo tractor can be equipped with any engine and transmission.

Comfort

Machines series NV are equipped with a short cab and additional sleeping (and even residential) compartments. Their dimensions are 195.6, 155 and 104 centimeters in length. Interestingly, both the cabin and the compartment are distinguished by a fine suspension, an appropriate level of noise insulation and a high-strength frame. This is very practical, since when turning over the body is not strongly deformed. The sleeping place is furnished so well that the car was often called even a house on wheels. Inside everything is as convenient as possible, ergonomic and practical. So the driver literally feels like he's at home. The wide compartment looks like a medium-sized room. By the way, the sleeping area can easily be remade for domestic needs. This is another plus that the American tractor Volvo can boast of.

Further production

In the following years, the Volvo concern began to produce public power units that consume alternative fuel. In the company's plans, trucks that operate on so-called dimethylether are more productive. In addition, virtually no emissions - all environmentally friendly. The most popular model is the Volvo 300 DME tractor.

More recently, in 2013, in Louisville (America) presented a new engine - D13-LNG. And the peculiarity of this unit is that it works on compressed gas.

Mean Green Hybrid - the tractor "Volvo", which presented to the attention of buyers in 2010. This car, then, only on June 9, set a world speed record among trucks - 166.7 kilometers per hour! It was very impressive. And the machine was equipped with an electronic engine for 200 hp, working in tandem with a 700-horsepower 16-cylinder diesel unit. After all the improvements were completed, the engine power was as much as 1,900 horsepower.

I would like to pay special attention to the 780th Volvo tractor, the photo of which is provided above. This is a very special model. Tractor "Volvo", a photo of which shows a powerful truck, differs incredibly comfortable sleeping place, which can be transformed into a real living room. The 780 model installed a 12-cylinder 500-horsepower engine. Overall in this car everything is fine - it's no wonder why he is considered the most popular tractor of all time.