What competes BEST WITH Mercedes Axor, Iveco Trakker and MAN TGS is the Volvo FMX 440. It helps to flawlessly assist with heavy loading, running through poor and harsh terrains and be put together throughout challenging inclined roads. The Volvo truck price is about 95 lakh onwards and it follows the path of the FM series. The truck has a smooth and sturdy driveline with a strong chassis and comfortable cabin. The previous similar model to this truck was only not as strong as this which is made to suit rough tasks and deliver better performance.
The Volvo FMX 440 is suitable for assisting in construction sites. It has a well thought upon material design. Alongside, there are also great driving facilities provided that bring profit in transporting. This truck is indeed a game turner in bringing your business to a different level.
The Volvo FMX 440 has a Volvo D13A engine that is DI Heavy Duty Turbocharged Intercooled with engine Management system at 12,800 cc. The truck has a GVW of 31,000 kg with a wheelbase of 5670 mm and 11200 mm. The truck also runs on E-III emission norms and offers a speed range of 1050-1600 r/min which enables maximum fuel efficiency. The maximum power offered is 440 bhp @ 1400 – 1800 rpm and a maximum torque of 2200 Nm @ 1050 -1400 rpm. This arrangement makes a perfect pair with construction work along with 12 speed I-Shift automated gearbox.
The truck offers a payload capacity of 13,760 kg with a kerb weight kg 17,240 kg. It has a factory-built chassis i.e, a ready to use vehicle. It has high-quality design right from the front to the end. The dual front axles are designed to offer various types of construction and respective business. The truck also has a broad variety of suspension spectrum in air suspension, leaf springs, conventional or parabolic. It also has manually adjustable ECS with 4 bellows that offer each axle to offer better performance and a parallel life that allow the truck to ride at a constant height. High spring deflection and low internal friction are allowed by the parabolic front springs which give reduced stress on the chassis frame.
The Volvo FMX 440 has EBS, ABS, ESP and the engine brakes to aid you in the most stressful situations. It also has electro-hydraulic steering which allows the truck to be in the correct position even in the worst situation. The steel grille protects the headlamps and the robust steel brackets over the doors mirrors protect while also making the driving experience smoother and stress-free.
The model is quite rich in FM generics. The material used has a nice impressive texture and feels quite intuitive. The dashboard, instrument cluster and controls look very sporty. It also has 12 and 24 V sockets, spacious centre console storage bin and AUX and USB connectors. Seats on the other band are comfortable with a lot of storage space and free dash space where you can rest your stuff. There are integrated round headlamps that are tucked into the lower fascia and a solid metallic plate that assures the off-road nature of the vehicle. The rear springs and rear axle also have perfect rubber springs in between.