Volvo FMX 440

Mar 12, 2020: The Volvo FMX 440 is one of the best ‘tipper trucks’ available in the market. The truck is based on the underpinnings of the FM series and adopts its smooth and sturdy driveline, strong chassis and comfortable cabin space to its users. Also, the truck comes with a wheelbase of 5,670 mm and gets a GVW of 31,000 kg.

Being a major competition to the likings of Mercedes Axor, Iveco Trakker, and MAN TGS, Volvo has offered the  FMX 440 in a total of seven trims based on body type. The range includes Volvo FMX 440 5670/18.7 CuM/Rock Body, Volvo FMX 440 5600/19.5 CuM/Rock Body/ 16 SPEED, Volvo FMX 440 5600/19.5 CuM/Rock Body, Volvo FMX 440 5670/18.7CuM /Front End Tipper, Volvo FMX 440 5600/19.5 CuM/Front End Tipper /16 SPEED, Volvo FMX 440 5600/19.5 CuM/Front End Tipper, and finally the Volvo FMX 440 5600/CAB.

Powering this heavy-duty machine is a six-cylinder Volvo D13A DI Heavy Duty Turbocharged Intercooled E-III engine. The 12,800cc produces a maximum power output of 440hp along with a peak torque of 2,200Nm. Similar to the FM 480, this engine also comes equipped with a Volvo Engine Management System. 

Volvo FMX 440 – Expert Review

Overview

Volvo’s tough answer to Mercedes Axor, Iveco Trakker and MAN TGS, FMX 440 is all set to flawlessly help you with heavy loads, poor roads and challenging inclines in your service range. The truck follows imprints of the FM series with its smooth and sturdy driveline, strong chassis and comfy cabin. The part that makes it better than its older cousin is the fact that it is tailored to suit rough tasks and for an enhanced performance in demanding conditions.

The truck’s ability to handle heavy weights and steep gradients with ease makes it perfect for difficult jobs at mining and construction sites. With the amazing strength it puts on with a comprehensive material design, you get to easily cross difficult knocks that fall in your way. Further, the superb driving properties and features aid to profitable transportation, making Volvo FMX 440 a game changer in your estate building business.

Specs

Engine & Displacement: Volvo D13A, DI Heavy Duty Turbocharged Intercooled, with Engine Management System (EMS), 12,800 cc

Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW): 31,000 kg

Wheelbase & Turning Radius: 5670 mm, 11200 mm

Engine and Performance

Fitted with Volvo D13A, DI Heavy Duty Turbocharged Intercooled, with Engine Management System (EMS) engine with E-III emission norms, the truck shares a good rapport with different operational grids your construction business operates within. 12,800 cc of engine displacement comes as a good choice to have for a vehicle of this aptitude. A wide economic speed range of 1050-1600 r/min helps getting maximum fuel efficiency. The max power of 440 bhp @ 1400-1800 rpm and a max torque of 2200 Nm @ 1050-1400 rpm makes it a perfect choice for construction duties with 12 speed I-Shift automated gearbox allowing it to offer smooth shifts and perfect momentum.

Vehicle Built and Load Capacity

Completely factory-built chassis, ready-to-use vehicle, including body and cabin - ensures highest quality from front to end. Volvo FMX 440 has a reinforced bogie to better withstand high loads under tough conditions thus improving durability allowing a payload of 13, 760 kg with Kerb weight of 17, 240 kg and GVW of 31,000 kg. Dual front axles are specially designed to serve different load types in construction and allied businesses – quite capably done with heavy load-handling facility and superior fittings – allowing you all the strength and robustness you need.

Handling and Suspension

Volvo FMX 440 comes with broad variety of suspension configurations in air suspension, leaf springs, conventional or parabolic. The manually adjustable ECS with 4 bellows each axle aids in enhanced performance and offers a parallel lift - keeping the truck at a constant ride height. Parabolic front springs allow high spring deflection and low internal friction in the spring package allowing reduced stress on the chassis frame.

Braking and Safety

You will see the truck donning some great piece of braking resources. Equipped with EBS, ABS, ESP and the engine brakes it keeps you all assisted under faint situations. Making the driving safety of the vehicle even better, the electro hydraulic steering is one among the best you would see around and is quite capable of allowing the truck to be in right posture in harshest of conditions. The sturdy set of bumpers and different thoughtful features like steel grille to protect the headlamps and robust steel brackets over door mirrors make your life easy with toughest of driving encounters.

Design and Comfort

FM genetics are quite evident in this model. The material used inside is nicely textured and the feel is quite intuitive. The dashboard, instrument cluster and controls has superior sporty design. You will also see the central mounted 12 and 24 V sockets, spacious center console storage bin and the AUX and USB connectors of decent quality allowing you the upmarket feel. Seats are comfortable with a lot of storage and free dash space to be used for keeping your stuff. Integrated round head lamps are tucked into lower-fascia, and a solid metallic skid plate justifies the off-road nature of the vehicle. Perfect Rubber springs between the rear springs and rear axle further add to better riding comfort across different terrains and driving sites, keeping you all in shape to reach any destination with all the comfort you need.