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Volvo FM
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The biggest Volvo story waiting to be revealed is its long-awaited FL replacement for the lighter end of the market. Higher up the weight scale, the FM range starts at 18 tonnes with the 4x2 rigid, passing through the three and fouraxle rigid market at 26 and 32 tonnes respectively before entering the tractor sector, where its FM 380 is most likely to be used at between 28-36 tonnes GCW. Volvo's 09 diesel is rated at 260,300.340 and 380hp and can be specced with nine and 14-speed manual boxes or 12-speed, Iwopedal I-Shift and six-speed Powertronic autos.
As a rigid the FM9 is very much a premium distribution machine for long-haul/double shifting wort especially between 18 and 26 tonnes. It also makes for an impressively powerful 6x4 tipper. However, the lightweight eight-legger is best left to ultra payload-conscious carriers. In keeping with its top-weight tractor line-up the FM9 comes with a variety of day. sleeper and Globetrotter cabs with various trim packages from the standard 'fleet' to the 'comfor and top of the range 'prestige'.