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Volvo A-series

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4.4
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Main specifications of Volvo A-series:

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Engine power
254 HP - 453 HP
Fuel
Axle configuration
6x6
Suspension
hydraulic 52% air/air 21% spring/spring 18% coil spring 6%
Characteristics
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Description

Load capacity
16,945 kg - 34,500 kg
Number of seats
5 - 7
Net weight
9,055 kg - 29,200 kg
Gross weight
19,000 kg - 51,000 kg

Engine

Turbo
15%
Number of cylinders
6 99% others 1%
Engine type
in-line
Fuel
Engine power
254 HP - 470 HP
Number of valves
12 - 24
Battery capacity
170 Ah
Engine volume
9,364 cm³ - 12,800 cm³
Speed
52 km/h - 57 km/h

Gearbox

Gearbox type
automatic 80% manual 18%

Axles

Twin wheels
29%
Tyre size
750/65 R25 18% 385/65 R22.5 16% 23.5 R25 14% 29.5 R25 12% others 39%
Axle brand
VOLVO
Axle configuration
6x6 69% 4x2 16% 6x4 6%
Suspension
spring/air 54% spring/spring 25% parabolic 7% hydraulic 6% others 6%
Brakes type
disc 89% drum 11%
Number of axles
3

Brakes

ABS
29%
Engine brake
21%

Cabin and comfort

Electrically operated mirrors
12%
Cruise control (tempomat)
29%

Additional options

Air conditioning
61%
Powered windows
29%
Power steering
hydraulic 89% EPS 9%

Multimedia

Autoradio
36%

Safety features

Differential lock
11%

Parking assistance system

Reverse camera
41%

Optics

Fog lights
22%

Additional equipment

Tool box
20%

Volvo A-series reviews

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Average score of Volvo A-series
4.4
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4.0
Price
4.9
Reliability
4.6
Maintenance
4.6
Operation
4.1
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4.2
Quarry machinery Volvo A40
2012 Year
4.0 Price
5.0 Reliability
5.0 Maintenance
4.0 Operation
3.0 Convenience
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Short take from the cab: this is a machine built for mud and heavy loads. Artic joint with rubber-metal rings - almost no service and keeps traction as the bog gets worse. Locking diffs are dog-gear type, they lock solid and pull you out; be careful with the auto-lock mode though, it can try to engage when wheels are bouncing and that confuses things. Body has front-wall heater so clay and wet sand don't stick as much, there's a visual marker you can see in the mirror which helps when dumping at an edge, camera setup available too. Parking brake is on the driveshaft and there are hydraulic accumulators so the brakes hold even without pump pressure. Not a luxury cab, but controls are straightforward and service points are reachable.
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4.6
Quarry machinery Volvo A40
2007 Year
4.0 Price
4.0 Reliability
5.0 Maintenance
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I've been operating heavy machinery for years, and the recent electric upgrade to models like the Volvo A40 caught my attention. Using this hauler, I noticed the reduced noise level, which made longer operations much more bearable. The energy efficiency is commendable; charging takes under an hour for a decent usage span. However, hauling uphill with a nearly full load could consume a bit more energy than anticipated. Maintenance seems streamlined, thumbs up to Volvo for this.
4.4
Quarry machinery Volvo A40
2008 Year
4.0 Price
5.0 Reliability
4.0 Maintenance
5.0 Operation
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Had the chance to test the 2025 A40 at the quarry. Handles rough ground about as well as you'd expect from Volvo. The suspension and the ergonomics help a ton on long shifts, less tired at the end of the day. The big win for me is the real-time display in the cab, lets you keep an eye on stuff without fiddling with old buttons and dials. One gripe, I wish they’d figure out a better way to tweak the seating - it’s adjustable but never feels perfect for tall drivers. Reliability hasn’t been an issue so far. Didn’t see the pricing, but it’s probably not gonna be cheap given all the gear inside. Maintenance looks on par with older Volvos, so that’s fine.
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4.8
Quarry machinery Volvo A40
2008 Year
4.0 Price
5.0 Reliability
5.0 Maintenance
5.0 Operation
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Been running haulers for 20+ years. The A40 Electric ticks a lot of boxes for me. Battery is 350 kWh and Volvo say runtime is about 4-4.5 hrs in most jobs, up to 7 hrs if conditions are easy. Fast charging 350 kW gets 20-80% in around an hour, so you can keep a shift going if you plan charging slots. Cab is quiet with low vibration, better visibility and guided entry - actually makes long stints less tiring. Service access from the ground and claims of reduced wear sound good; less time on service stands is a real win. Controls feel modern too: Dynamic Drive, 100% diff locks, energy recovery on the retarder - all help on steep, loaded runs. Mixed feelings only about charging infrastructure - you need DC chargers on site or you’ll be stuck.
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4.4
Quarry machinery Volvo A40
2015 Year
4.0 Price
5.0 Reliability
4.0 Maintenance
5.0 Operation
4.0 Convenience
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Tried the Volvo A40 Electric a few days back. The operational performance is similar, if not improved, over its diesel predecessor. Navigating loose terrains? Absolutely steady. The charging options are flexible, but planning for prolonged tasks needs attention. A minor inconvenience is the charging station setup requiring specific compatibility. Still, it's a progressive step.

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