The most popular Volvo tractors and their characteristics

The Swedish company Volvo is widely known asthe manufacturer of excellent cars. However, the tractors "Volvo" are no less popular (although in a different environment of motorists). In 1997, the company took up this activity more actively. Then a new series of semitrailers 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 tractors "Volvo"They were collected 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 Volvo's tractor trucks VN are still considered to be one of the most reliable, 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 tohaulage of goods, the mass of which can be 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

Cars VNL and VNM differ from each otherthe length of the hoods, as well as the distance, calculated from the edge of the front bumper and to the cabin. The motors differ. The weakest option is the 284-horsepower engine, and the most powerful one is 557 "horses".

Interestingly, the VNL generation was a replacementTractors 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,The diesel engines, 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 andadditional 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 is at home. A wide compartment in its dimensions resembles a medium-sized room. By the way, the sleeping area can easily be remade for domestic needs. This is another plus that the American truck tractor Volvo boasts.

Further production

In the following years, Volvo began to producepublic 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 is a Volvo tractor, whichpresented to the attention of buyers in 2010. This car, then, only 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 note with particular attention the 780thtractor "Volvo", 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. At 780 model installed a 12-cylinder 500-horsepower engine. In general, this car is fine - it's no wonder why he is considered the most popular tractor of all time.

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