VOLVO FM 420 8X4

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VOLVO FM 420 8X4
The solution to mega infrastructure projects

Safety always remains the prime value pillar

Volvo is synonymous with safety. The slimmer A-pillar, larger windscreen and lower
door lines have improved direct visibility by 10%. Tinted windshield helps reduce
glare and improved rear view mirrors give you the best views. With improved visibility,
driver is more confident and chances of accidents are minimized. Power windows
and central door locking secures the truck. Volvo cabs have been subjected to the
toughest tests including the Swedish crash test. Electrically operated steel roof
hatch provided as emergency exit. Electronic braking system gives you all the more
confidence while driving in rough terrain. Downhill cruise control maintains a set
speed when the loaded truck is going down the slopes using auxiliary brakes. This
also reduce brake wear and improve service life.

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Most comfortable cab
Drivers are the most important part of the trucking industry and their comfort is directly
proportional to the productivity. The new FM420 cab has been designed keeping this in
mind. With 800 ltr more cabin space, climate control with enhanced thermal insulation,
2dB quieter cab, and excellent internal and external storage space, soft closure of doors
and better vibration arresting… drivers are sure to guarantee few extra trips per shift.

More efficient
The cabin aerodynamics are improved to give better
fuel economy. Volvo has been improving their
Euro 6 technology since 2013. The latest engine
management system, better gear shift programming
over and above subtle design improvements in the
engine like smoother cylinder liners, oil scraper ring,
turbo impeller with inverse design, new low viscous
VDS 5 oil with longer change interva that will help
save some more liters of fuel in the long run.

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Productivity at its best
The new FM comes with two body offerings:
• 23 cu.m box body for general purpose earthwork, road construction etc.

• 19.5 cu.m wear resistant steel cladded body for tough applications
like tunneling, quarry and hard rock excavation.

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Convenience redefined
The new Volvo FM420 has the state of the art
I-Shift 12 speed automated manual transmission
which chooses the best gear in the interest of power
and fuel economy. The ergonomically designed
new gear control lever fits snugly in palm. Switch
between drive modes like economy, standard,
performance and off-road with the push of a button.
With I-Shift driver has one less activity to focus on.

Add to this, cruise control and downhill cruise

control to maintain speed.

Pre-trip check diagnoses all the vital parameters

of the truck and alerts if something needs your
attention with pop up message on the driver
information display. If not, just turn the ignition and
keep rolling. You can avoid physical inspection of the
truck at the beginning of every shift, thus improving
the utilization.

Ultra-modern displays & controls

The Driver Information Display on the new cabin
is a fully digital 12” unit which is dynamic to suit
the preferences of the driver. Choose between the
classic analogue or digital view using buttons on
the steering wheel. All vital statistics of the truck,
alerts, driver timers etc., become part of the display.
What’s more – connect your phone to the truck and
drive safe with hands-free comfort.

The new Traction Control unit makes it easier to

handle demanding situations – on or off-road. The
more you turn the knob, the more traction you get.
You also get visual feedback of the traction status in
the instrument display.

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Technical specifications
ENGINE WHEELS AND TYRES
Six-cylinder, in-line direct-injection diesel engine Tyre size 12” x 20” Cross Ply
Overhead camshaft with four valves per cylinder Wheel rim size 8.5” x 20”
Electronically regulated common rail fuel injection with unit Total no. of wheels fitted 12
injectors
1 no. spare wheel rim and tyre
Heavy duty turbocharger and intercooler
Engine management system with driving information and CHASSIS FRAME
diagnosis
Exhaust after treatment by Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) ‘C’ channel section side members made of high strength steel
technology with additional AdBlue tank
Cross section 300 mm x 90 mm x 8 mm
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
Displacement 12.8 litre Partial length inner reinforcement

Bore x stroke 131 mm x 158 mm Inner reinforcement thickness 5 mm

Compression ratio 18.0 :1 STEERING
Max. power 420 hp @ 1400-1800 rpm Hydraulic power steering with variable displacement pump
Max. torque 2100 Nm @ 860-1400 rpm Tilt & Telescopic adjustable steering wheel
Economy speed range 950-1400 rpm Steering wheel diameter 500 mm
Emissions *
BS-VI / Euro 6 FUEL AND ADBLUE TANKS
Max. engine brake power 268 hp @ 2300 rpm Fuel tank mounted on the left hand side between 1st and 2nd front
*Emission requirements conform to ECE/EEC regulations and AIS 137 as notified by
axle
MoRTH vide GSR 889(E) dtd. 16.09.2016 w.e.f 01 April, 2020. Fuel tank capacity 290 litre
CLUTCH AdBlue tank capacity 57 litre
Power assisted push-type single plate friction disc EXHAUST SYSTEM
Plate diameter 430 mm Horizontal muffler, vertical exhaust outlet on right hand side
GEARBOX BRAKES
I-Shift (Automated range / splitter gearbox) Electronic Brake System (EBS)
Heavy duty transmission oil cooler with additional radiator Dual-line air brake system with ABS
I-Roll, Shift strategy, smart cruise control features for economy driving Hill start aid
Enhanced software for off-road conditions Z-cam drum brakes with automatic adjustments
Economy,Standard,Performance,Off-road drive modes Auxiliary Engine Brakes(Exhaust Pressure Governor)
No. of gears 12 Forward + 4 Reverse Electronic parking brake activation
POWER TAKE-OFF Spring type parking brake chambers on 2nd front, 1st rear and
Clutch dependent gearbox mounted power take-off 2nd rear axle

FRONT AXLES PNEUMATICS

Twin heavy duty steerable front axle with high ground clearance Gear driven, dual cylinder reciprocating air compressor
Capacity (Twin Axles) 20000 kg Max. compressor capacity 900 l/min
REAR AXLES
Electronically controlled Air Production Modulator (APM)
Drive tandem hub reduction axle with four planetary gears
Total air tank capacity 123 litre
Differential lock - Inter wheels and inter-axles, Differential Lock
Control (DLC) ELECTRICALS

Traction Control System (TCS) System voltage 24V

Ratio 5.41:1 Volvo enhanced flooded batteries (2 nos) with battery
Capacity (Tandem axles) 32000 kg reconditioner

SUSPENSION Battery voltage 12 V

Front Battery capacity 170 Ah
Parabolic leaf suspension with S-shaped leaf geometry Alternator capacity 110 A
Double-action shock absorbers and stabilizers
No. of leaves 3
Rear
Heavy duty bogie suspension with conventional multi-leaf spring
Rubber journalled V-stays, reaction rods, stabiliser and two
shock absorbers
No. of leaves 11

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 CABIN TIPPER BODY & HYDRAULICS
New FM day cabin fully suspended by four coil springs and
All steel box type construction body
shock absorbers
Crash tested steel welded structure Struck Volume 23 Cu.m
Accommodation 1 driver + 1 co-driver
Mechanically operated tail door with double hinge
Cabin tilt angle 700
Interiors Pulling pipe lock mechanism for tail door
12" fully dynamic digital instrument cluster with Home & Focus
Tipping angle with knock-off valve 49 deg
views
Slimmer A-pillar, larger windscreen & lower door lines enhances
Heavy duty front mounted telescopic cylinder
direct visibility
Ergonomically designed new dashboard with easy-access stalks, Direct mounted hydraulic pump on PTO
switches & controls
Oil tank with breather filter, oil level indicator and return line filter
Electrical manually controlled climate unit
Oil tank capacity 135 liters
Central door locking and power windows
Air suspended driver’s seat with adjustment of fore-aft, height, *Rock / Granite Body of 19.5 Cu.m (Struck volume) with wear
back rest, lumbar support, shoulder, seat cushion extension, seat resistant steel cladding can also be produced
tilt VEHICLE DIMENSIONS, mm (As per CMVR)
Cushioned foldable co-driver seat
Wheel base 5035
Cruise Control + Downhill cruise control
Overall length 8693
Red Safety Belt
Exteriors Overall width 2590
Aerodynamically designed with smooth surfaces and rounded Overall height 3514
corners at the front
Turning circle diameter 19000
Distinct V-shape daytime running light (DRL)
Minimum ground clearance 298
New heavy duty headlamp unit with higher illumination main
beam VEHICLE WEIGHTS
Electrically operated steel roof hatch as emergency exit Laden weight, kg (as per CMVR limits)
TELEMATICS
Front axles (Twin) 14000
Volvo Connect on-board telematics collects and transmits all the
Rear axles (Bogie) 21000
vital statistics and performance parameters of the truck
Gross vehicle weight 35000
Performance and health of the truck can be monitored from the
convenience of your home PERFORMANCE DATA
TOOLS AND ACCESSORIES Economy speed range on top gear 37 - 58 kmph
Standard tool kit, first aid kit, two warning triangles, bulb and fuse kit Max. Speed (with electronic speed limiter) 45 kmph
20 ton hydraulic jack

Caution: Do not drill or weld on the frame. Note: Volvo has a policy of continual product improvement. The specifications / images shown here are indicative and are
subject to change without prior notice. Performance parameters are subject to stability of the vehicle.

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For more information contact:
Volvo Trucks
Unit No. 502, 5th Floor, Southern Wing (Wing-B),
Embassy Prime, Bagmane Techpark,
CV Raman Nagar, Bengaluru - 560 093.
Phone: + 91 80 6788 7000, Fax: + 91 80 6788 7124
[email protected]
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