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Compare Volvo FM 420 8x4 23 Cu.M vs Volvo FMX 460 8x4 33 Cu.M

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Volvo FM 420 8x4 23 Cu.M

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GVW (Kg)	35000 Kg	35000 Kg
Axle Configuration	8x4	8x4
Engine	12.8L Inline, Direct injection	12.8L Inline, Direct injection
Power	420 HP@1400-1800 rpm	460 HP@1400-1800 rpm
Torque	2100 Nm@860-1400 rpm	2300 Nm@900-1400 rpm
Transmission	12 speed (12F+4R) I-Shift	12 speed (12F+4R) I-Shift
Variants	Cabin with body	Cabin with body
Load Body Options	23 Cu.M	33 Cu.M

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Engine & Performanceof

Engine	12.8L Inline, Direct injection	12.8L Inline, Direct injection
Fuel Injection System	Common Rail	Common Rail
Engine Displacement	12800 cc	12800 cc
Engine Cylinders	6	6
Power	420 HP@1400-1800 rpm	460 HP@1400-1800 rpm
Torque	2100 Nm@860-1400 rpm	2300 Nm@900-1400 rpm
Clutch	430 mm Power assisted	430 mm Power assisted
Transmission	12 speed (12F+4R) I-Shift	12 speed (12F+4R) I-Shift
Gearbox	I-Shift Automatic	I-Shift Automatic
Emission Norms Compliance	BS6	BS6
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity	Diesel: 290 Litres Ad Blue: 57 Litres	Diesel: 290 Litres Ad Blue: 57 Litres
Electricals Battery	24 V, 170 Ah	24 V, 170 Ah

Design & Configurationof

GVW	35000 Kg	35000 Kg
Vehicle Configuration	Cabin with body	Cabin with body
Load Body Options	23 Cu.M	33 Cu.M
Cabin Type	Day cab With sleeping provision	Day cab With sleeping provision
Cabin Tilt mechanism	Hydraulically tiltable	Hydraulically tiltable
Chassis Frame	C channel section	C channel section
Axle Configuration	8x4	8x4
Front Axle	Twin steer front Axle	Twin steer front Axle
Rear Axle	Drive tandem hub reduction axle with four planetary gears Inter-wheel differential lock Inter-axle differential lock	Drive tandem hub reduction axle with four planetary gears Inter-wheel differential lock Inter-axle differential lock
Front Suspension	Parabolic S-shaped leaf geometry suspension	Parabolic S-shaped leaf geometry suspension
Rear Suspension	Bogie suspension with multi-leaf springs	Bogie suspension with multi-leaf springs
Tyres	12x24	12x24
Wheelbase	5035 mm	6285 mm
Turning Circle Diameter	23.2 m	23.2 m
Ground Clearance	348 mm	340 mm
Overall Length	8551 mm	10331 mm
Overall Width	2590 mm	2598 mm
Overall Height	3663 mm	3765 mm
Chassis Depth	300 mm	300 mm
Chassis Flange width	90 mm	90 mm
Chassis Thickness	8 mm	8 mm

Features & Comfortof

Cabin Suspension	Fully suspended	Fully suspended
Steering	Power Steering	Power Steering
Steering Adjustment	Tilt and telescopic	Tilt and telescopic
Driver Seat	6 way adjustable Air suspended	6 way adjustable Air suspended
Air Conditioner (AC)	Yes	Yes
Quarter Ventilation Glass	No	No
Instrument Cluster	Digital With on board diagnostics	Digital With on board diagnostics
Telematics	Yes	Yes
Mobile Charging Point	Yes	Yes
Bottle Holder	Yes	Yes
Automatic Transmission	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes

Safetyof

Service Brakes	Air brakes Electronic Brake System (EBS)	Air brakes Electronic Brake System (EBS)
Parking Brakes	Yes Electronic parking brake activation	Yes Electronic parking brake activation
ABS	Yes	Yes
Differential Lock	Inter axle Inter wheel	Inter axle Inter wheel
Seat Belts	Yes	Yes
Reverse Parking_Buzzer	Yes	Yes
Tubeless Tyres	No	No

Key Comparison of Volvo FM 420 8x4 23 Cu.M vs Volvo FMX 460 8x4 33 Cu.M

Compare Volvo FM 420 8x4 23 Cu.M vs Volvo FMX 460 8x4 33 Cu.M in detail at TrucksBuses.com. Check a side-by-side truck comparison of Volvo FM 420 8x4 23 Cu.M with Volvo FMX 460 8x4 33 Cu.M on engine, specifications, payload, price, mileage and features. Volvo FM 420 8x4 23 Cu.M with a gross weight of gives a power of , whereas Volvo FMX 460 8x4 33 Cu.M produces and comes with a GVW of . Powering Volvo FM 420 8x4 23 Cu.M is a -cylinder engine, while Volvo FMX 460 8x4 33 Cu.M uses a -cylinder engine. Choose Volvo FM 420 8x4 23 Cu.M if you prioritise its GVW and power band for your route; pick Volvo FMX 460 8x4 33 Cu.M when its engine and payload profile better match your load and duty cycle.

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