Volvo launching high gross weight application offering

Volvo launches high gross weight application offering

Volvo Trucks’ newest model is designed for high gross weight applications and heavy-haul tasks like heavy equipment hauling, oil and gas delivery, and timber transport, according to the manufacturer. The Volvo VNX 630 model is now offered with a tridem rear axle group, offering maximum traction and an increased payload for customers, the company said.

Customized to meet the demanding requirements of heavy-haul applications, the Volvo VNX 630 tridem features three rear drive axles instead of two, resulting in an 8×6 configuration that can easily manage up to a 69,000 lb. rear axle load, Volvo said. The extra traction capabilities of the tridem axle enables the VNX 630 tridem to easily traverse steep terrain, mud, ice and other off-road conditions, it added.

“Power and performance are two benefits our heavy-haul customers demand,” said Gӧran Nyberg, president of Volvo Trucks North America. “The VNX tridem meets these needs, offering a solution to ensure the easier transportation of heavy-haul loads.”

Equipped with the Volvo D16 engine, delivering up to 600 HP and 2,050 lb.-ft. torque, the VNX comes standard with the Volvo I-Shift automated manual transmission. The I-Shift’s integrated sensors identify truck load and road grade to place the truck in the right gear for the conditions, allowing for smooth, optimum shifts, improved fuel efficiency and extended clutch life and service intervals.

The VNX 630 features a mid-roof sleeper equipped with Volvo’s ergonomic dash, ample storage room and contemporary styling and trim levels, ranging from vinyl for rugged applications to premium leather for ultimate driver comfort, Volvo said.

The Volvo VNX also provides proven safety features, like a sloped hood and large windshield for superior visibility, standard driver’s side airbag and cab constructed with high-strength steel.

Standard on all Volvo-powered vehicles, Remote Diagnostics helps maximize vehicle uptime by providing diagnostic and repair planning assistance with detailed analysis of critical diagnostic trouble codes, Volvo said. In addition to providing proactive diagnostic and repair planning assistance, the service helps improve parts availability and provides technicians at the repairing dealer with easy-to-read repair instructions before the truck arrives for service.

Learn more at www.volvotrucks.com.

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