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Volvo unveils FMX construction truck

22nd April 2010, Page 9
22nd April 2010
Page 9
Page 9, 22nd April 2010 — Volvo unveils FMX construction truck
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VOLVO TRUCKS has taken the wraps off its new dedicated construction truck, the FMX.

Based on the regular FM platform, the FMX has been modified to cope with the rigours of off-road construction and engineering projects.

The exterior modifications include raised ground clearance, three-part steel front bumper with 3mm-thick steel corners, bull bar, skid plate and mesh-covered headlamps, while the I-Shift automated gearbox has been geared differently to suit the vehicle's application. Goran Nyberg, MD at V( Trucks UK, says: "This is perfect construction truck and customers have largely driver development. We have a strong position in the construe segment in the UK and Irel with our present Volvo FM.

"With the new FM and optimised support for construe operations, we aim to grow market share in this busi significantly."

The FMX will be available ir UK and Ireland on 6)(4 and B-Ride and T-ride High tipper rnuckaway and demolition w although a spokes] points out that Vol main effort in this sect. the -on-road' Volvo FT the new FMX is arc: 80kg heavier.

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13-litre engines power outputs betv 330hp and 500hp.

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