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Volvo FMX 500 8x4

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GVW (Kg)	35000 Kg	35000 Kg
Axle Configuration	8x4	8x4
Engine	In-line direct-injection diesel engine	12.8L Inline, Direct injection
Power	500 HP@ 1400-1900 rpm	420 HP@1400-1800 rpm
Torque	2500 Nm @ 1050-1400 rpm	2100 Nm@860-1400 rpm
Transmission	12 Speed	12 speed (12F+4R) I-Shift
Variants	Cabin with body	Cabin with body
Load Body Options		23 Cu.M

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Engine & Performanceof

Engine	In-line direct-injection diesel engine	12.8L Inline, Direct injection
Fuel Injection System		Common Rail
Engine Displacement	12800 cc	12800 cc
Engine Cylinders	6	6
Power	500 HP@ 1400-1900 rpm	420 HP@1400-1800 rpm
Torque	2500 Nm @ 1050-1400 rpm	2100 Nm@860-1400 rpm
Clutch	Power assisted Push-type single plate friction disc	430 mm Power assisted
Transmission	12 Speed	12 speed (12F+4R) I-Shift
Gearbox		I-Shift Automatic
Emission Norms Compliance	BS4	BS6
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Fuel Tank Capacity	405 Litres	Diesel: 290 Litres Ad Blue: 57 Litres
Electricals Battery	2x12 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
Cabin Type	Sleeper cab	Day cab With sleeping provision
Cabin Tilt mechanism	Hydraulically tiltable	Hydraulically tiltable
Chassis Frame		C channel section
Axle Configuration	8x4	8x4
Front Axle	Heavy duty steerable front axle	Twin steer front Axle
Rear Axle	Single reduction solo axle	Drive tandem hub reduction axle with four planetary gears Inter-wheel differential lock Inter-axle differential lock
Front Suspension	Parabolic leaf springs suspension	Parabolic S-shaped leaf geometry suspension
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Bogie suspension with multi-leaf springs
Tyres	12R24	12x24
Wheelbase		5035 mm
Turning Circle Diameter		23.2 m
Ground Clearance		348 mm
Overall Length		8551 mm
Overall Width		2590 mm
Overall Height		3663 mm
Chassis Depth		300 mm
Chassis Flange width		90 mm
Chassis Thickness		8 mm

Features & Comfortof

Cabin Suspension		Fully suspended
Steering	Power Steering	Power Steering
Steering Adjustment	Tilt and telescopic	Tilt and telescopic
Driver Seat	Adjustable seat	6 way adjustable Air suspended
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	Yes	No

Key Comparison of Volvo FMX 500 8x4 vs Volvo FM 420 8x4 23 Cu.M

Compare Volvo FMX 500 8x4 vs Volvo FM 420 8x4 23 Cu.M in detail at TrucksBuses.com. Check a side-by-side truck comparison of Volvo FMX 500 8x4 with Volvo FM 420 8x4 23 Cu.M on engine, specifications, payload, price, mileage and features. Volvo FMX 500 8x4 with a gross weight of gives a power of , whereas Volvo FM 420 8x4 23 Cu.M produces and comes with a GVW of . Powering Volvo FMX 500 8x4 is a -cylinder engine, while Volvo FM 420 8x4 23 Cu.M uses a -cylinder engine. Choose Volvo FMX 500 8x4 if you prioritise its GVW and power band for your route; pick Volvo FM 420 8x4 23 Cu.M when its engine and payload profile better match your load and duty cycle.

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