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3rd May 2001, Page 25
3rd May 2001
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Design GM: 26,000kg. Plated GCW: 44,000kg. Importer: Volvo Truck and Bus, Wedgnock lane, Warwick CV34 5YA.

Engine: D12C380.

Cylinders: Six, in line. Bore/stroke: 131x150mm. Capacity: 121 litres. Compression ratio:18.5:1. Maximum power: 374hp (279kW) at 1,700-1,800rpm. Maximum torque:1,850Nm (1,362Ibft) at 1,100-1,300rpm.

Transmission: SR1700, 14 forward speeds with 12 synchronised gears and two crawler gears. Range change gearbox with splitter. Ratios:16.68 (crawler),13.37 (crawler), 11.13, 8.92, 7.16, 5.74, 4.68, 3.75, 2.97, 2.38, 1.91,1.53,1.25 and 1:1.

Final drive: 3.08:1.

Clutch: CL38D-0 twin plate clutch; 380rnm diameter.

Braking system: Dual-circuit air brakes.

Parking: Spring brakes on the front and drive axles. Exhaust:160kW maximum power.

Steering: Power-assisted steering, re-circulating ball and nut.

Suspension: Front, parabolic leaf springs with stabilisers and shock absorbers; air suspended bogie with shock absorbers on pusher and drive axles.

Axle design weights: Front, 7,100kg; push axle, 7,100kg; drive axle, 11,500kg.

Wheels and tyres: Pressed

steel wheels with 295/80R 22.5 tyres all round.

Electrical system: 24V. Battery: 2x170Ah. Alternator: 55A.

Test trailer: CM's General Trailers (Fruehauf)13.5mtriaxie air-suspended curtainsider.

Previous tests: 4x2 FH12 380, 9-15 Nov 2000; 4x2 R10 320hp, 13-19 April 2000; 6x2 FH12 460hp, 23-29 Sept1999; 4x2 FM12 380hp, 5 11Nov 1998.

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