Volvo Trucks to feature vocational, heavy-haul models at the National Heavy Equipment Show

2/26/2015

Volvo Trucks will showcase its truck models designed to handle vocational tasks like construction, oil field and logging and heavy haul at the National Heavy Equipment Show March 5-6 at The International Centre in Mississauga, Ontario, near Toronto.

The Volvo booth (No. 5040) will display a Volvo VHD 200 vocational model fitted with a dump body and a Volvo VNX 300 heavy-haul tractor model.

Engineered for a wide range of vocational applications, the Volvo VHD 200 offers an easily customizable chassis, up to five power take-off options and Volvo's electronic bodybuilder module, simplifying electric and hydraulic connections.

The Volvo VHD 200 on display has a gross weight rating of 80,000 lbs. and features:

  • The Volvo D13 diesel engine with 500 horsepower and up to 1,750 lb.-ft. of torque;
  • The Volvo I-Shift automated manual transmission;
  • The Volvo VF20 – 20,000 lb. front axle; and a
  • Meritor RT46-164EH – 46,000 lb. rear axle.

Designed for heavy-haul applications such as machinery transport, timber hauling and long combination vehicles, the Volvo VNX 300 offers a wide range of weight ratings and specs that help accommodate diverse weight distribution requirements. Increased ride-height improves articulation and ground clearance for a smoother ride.

The Volvo VNX 300 on display has a gross weight rating of 125,000 lbs. and features:

  • The Volvo D16 diesel engine with 500 horsepower and up to 1,850 lb.-ft. of torque;
  • The Eaton Fuller RTLO-18918B 18-speed manual transmission;
  • The Volvo VF20 – 20,000 lb. front axle; and a
  • Meritor RT46-160 – 46,000 lb. rear axle.

Like all Volvo-powered models, the VHD 200 and VNX 300 come standard with Volvo Remote Diagnostics, a telematics-based system that monitors critical fault codes, enabling proactive diagnostics and repair planning to maximize uptime.

Volvo Trucks North America, headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, is one of the leading heavy-duty truck manufacturers in North America. Its Uptime Services commitment is delivered by a network of nearly 400 authorized dealers across North America and the 24/7 Volvo Trucks Uptime Center. Every Volvo truck is assembled in the Volvo Trucks New River Valley manufacturing facility in Dublin, Virginia, which meets the internationally recognized ISO 9001 standard for quality, 14001 standard for environmental care and holds a dual ISO 50001/Superior Energy Performance certification at the platinum level, indicating a sustained excellence in energy management. Volvo Trucks North America provides complete transport solutions for its customers, offering a full range of diesel, alternative-fuel and all-electric vehicles, and is part of the Volvo Trucks global organization.

Volvo Trucks provides complete transport solutions for professional and demanding customers, offering a full range of medium to heavy duty trucks. Customer support is secured via a global network of dealers with 2,300 service points in more than 130 countries. Volvo trucks are assembled in 13 countries across the globe. In 2020 approximately 94,000 Volvo trucks were delivered worldwide. Volvo Trucks is part of Volvo Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. Volvo Trucks´ work is based on the core values of quality, safety and environmental care.