The Swedish company, Volvo is widely known as a manufacturer of great cars. However, it is not less popular (though in a different environment motorists) used tractors “Volvo". In 1997 the company started this activity more actively. Then launched the new series of fifth-wheel cars which was called the Volvo VN. So in the light and were such trucks like the Volvo VNL and VNM.
So the above tractors “Volvo" was gathered on the basis of all previous developments undertaken by office of Volvo in the United States. In was based on wheelbase FH12. Attempts to use European standards in American developments turned out to be unexpectedly successful. No wonder because tractors “Volvo" VN to this day considered one of the most solid, high quality, reliable and, of course, recognizable cars of truckers. It is called, by the way, the American dream. And, indeed, the vast majority of truckers in North America are in operation this machine.
These vehicles are designed for towing the loads can be up to 57 tons. Speed maximum model is 103 kilometers per hour. Interestingly, the original tractors “Volvo" were exported to the markets of Canada and the United States. To European buyers, they got only in 2003.
Cars VNL and VNM differ from each other by the length of the hood and the distance measured from the edge of the front bumper and the cockpit. Different and motors. The weakest option is a 284-horsepower engine, and the most powerful – 557 “horse”.
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Interestingly, the generation VNL has become a substitute for trucks, produced in a series of WCA & WIA. All models, started out with 1997 intended for towing of cargo on any distances. So no wonder the engines, which are equipped with these machines have such features.
Serial engines are 12-cylinder, diesel, power which was 349, 390 and 431 HP respectively. And they work in tandem with the 14-speed transmission. But custom tractor “Volvo" can be equipped with any engine and transmission.
Machinery NV series features a short cabin and additional sleeping (and even residential) compartments. Their dimensions are 195.6, 155 and 104 inches in length. Interestingly, cabin, compartment and have plenty of suspension, appropriate level of sound insulation and high strength frame. It is very practical, as when you turn the body are not strongly deformed. Sleeper a so well that the car was often called even a house on wheels. Inside, everything is convenient, ergonomic and practical. So the driver literally feels like he's home. A wide compartment for its size look like a medium size. By the way, the sleeping area can be easily converted into household needs. This is another plus, which boasts American tractor “Volvo”.
In the following years, the Volvo began to produce public powertrains, which consume alternative fuels. The plans of the company trucks, which operate on the so-called dimethyl ether, be more productive. In addition, almost no emissions – all environmentally clean. The most popular model is the tractor "Volvo" 300 DME.
Most recently, in 2013, in Louisville (USA) presented a new motor - D13-LNG. The great thing about this unit is that it works on compressed gas.
Mean Green Hybrid – tractor "Volvo", which is presented to the attention of buyers in 2010. This machine is at the same time, only 9 Jun, set a world speed record for trucks - 166.7 kilometers per hour! It was very impressive. A staffed car was electronic engine 200 HP, working in tandem with a 700-horsepower 16-cylinder diesel unit. After all the improvements were completed, the engine power amounted to as much as 1 900 horsepower.
In a Separate note I would like to mention 780 th tractor “Volvo", a photo that provided above. This is a very special model. Tractor “Volvo", a photo of which shows a strong truck, you'll be incredibly comfortable sleeping place that can be transformed in a real living room. 780 the model established 12-cylinder 500-horsepower engine. Overall, the car everything is fine – no wonder it is considered the most popular tractor of all time.
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