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Compare Volvo FMX 460 8x4 20.3 Cu.M vs Volvo FMX 500 8x4

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Volvo FMX 460 8x4 20.3 Cu.M

Volvo FMX 460 8x4 20.3 Cu.M

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Volvo FMX 460 8x4 20.3 Cu.M

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GVW (Kg) 35000 Kg 35000 Kg
Axle Configuration 8x4 8x4
Engine 12.8L Inline, Direct injection In-line direct-injection diesel engine
Power 460 HP@1400-1800 rpm 500 HP@ 1400-1900 rpm
Torque 2300 Nm@900-1400 rpm 2500 Nm @ 1050-1400 rpm
Transmission 12 speed (12F+4R)
I-Shift
12 Speed
Variants Cabin with rock body Cabin with body
Load Body Options 20.3 Cu.M

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Engine & Performanceof

Engine 12.8L Inline, Direct injection In-line direct-injection diesel engine
Fuel Injection System Common Rail
Engine Displacement 12800 cc 12800 cc
Engine Cylinders 6 6
Power 460 HP@1400-1800 rpm 500 HP@ 1400-1900 rpm
Torque 2300 Nm@900-1400 rpm 2500 Nm @ 1050-1400 rpm
Clutch 430 mm
Power assisted
Power assisted
Push-type single plate friction disc
Transmission 12 speed (12F+4R)
I-Shift
12 Speed
Gearbox I-Shift Automatic
Max Speed 45 Kmph 80 Kmph
Emission Norms Compliance BS6 BS4
Fuel Type Diesel Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity Diesel: 290 Litres
Ad Blue: 57 Litres
405 Litres
Electricals Battery 24 V, 170 Ah 2x12 V, 170 Ah

Design & Configurationof

GVW 35000 Kg 35000 Kg
Vehicle Configuration Cabin with rock body Cabin with body
Load Body Options 20.3 Cu.M
Cabin Type Day cab
With sleeping provision
Sleeper cab
Cabin Tilt mechanism Hydraulically tiltable Hydraulically tiltable
Chassis Frame C channel section
Axle Configuration 8x4 8x4
Front Axle Twin steer front Axle Heavy duty steerable front axle
Rear Axle Drive tandem hub reduction axle with four planetary gears
Inter-wheel differential lock
Inter-axle differential lock
Single reduction solo axle
Front Suspension Parabolic S-shaped leaf geometry suspension Parabolic leaf springs suspension
Rear Suspension Bogie suspension with multi-leaf springs Air suspension
Tyres 12x24 - Nylon 12R24
Wheelbase 5035 mm
Turning Circle Diameter 22.6 m
Ground Clearance 390 mm
Overall Length 9028 mm
Overall Width 2590 mm
Overall Height 3755 mm
Chassis Depth 300 mm
Chassis Flange width 90 mm
Chassis Thickness 8 mm
With 5 mm reinforcement

Features & Comfortof

Cabin Suspension Fully suspended
Steering Power Steering Power Steering
Steering Adjustment Tilt and telescopic Tilt and telescopic
Driver Seat 6 way adjustable
Air suspended
Adjustable seat
Air Conditioner (AC) Yes Yes
Quarter Ventilation Glass 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
Cruise Control Yes

Safetyof

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

Key Comparison of Volvo FMX 460 8x4 20.3 Cu.M vs Volvo FMX 500 8x4

Compare Volvo FMX 460 8x4 20.3 Cu.M vs Volvo FMX 500 8x4 in detail at TrucksBuses.com. Check a side-by-side truck comparison of Volvo FMX 460 8x4 20.3 Cu.M with Volvo FMX 500 8x4 on engine, specifications, payload, price, mileage and features. Volvo FMX 460 8x4 20.3 Cu.M with a gross weight of gives a power of , whereas Volvo FMX 500 8x4 produces and comes with a GVW of . Powering Volvo FMX 460 8x4 20.3 Cu.M is a -cylinder engine, while Volvo FMX 500 8x4 uses a -cylinder engine. Choose Volvo FMX 460 8x4 20.3 Cu.M if you prioritise its GVW and power band for your route; pick Volvo FMX 500 8x4 when its engine and payload profile better match your load and duty cycle.