Volvo FE, Product Manual

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Power take-offs.
Power take-off is a feature of all transmis-
sions, offering the possibility to provide
power to specific attachments or machinery.
The Volvo FE features a variety of power
take-offs.
Disc Brakes.
The Volvo FE features pneumatic brakes
with lightweight discs at both front and
rear in order to aid smooth braking.
Clutches.
The functional push-type clutches on the
Volvo FE vary from size 395 mm to 430 mm
and feature one single plate.
EBS.
The Electronically controlled Brake System
incorporates an anti-locking system and
delivers fast braking response and reduced
brake wear.
Let I-Shift take the strain.
Forget the clutch pedal and let I-Shift choose the correct gear, allowing you to sit back and
focus on the traffic. I-Shift is Volvo’s automated gearchanging which features an electronic
control unit. This receives information about vehicle speed, acceleration, weight, road gradient
and torque demand and, using precision technology, carries out accurate gear changes
accordingly. The I-Shift system communicates with the engine, which adjusts revs and
engine brake effect for fast, comfortable automated shifts. For a complete overview, see
page 33.
Auto.
For applications where the assignments
demand frequent starts and stops without
interruption in power delivery, there is an
automatic transmission. It offers maximum
comfort for the driver.
I-Shift.
Driving I-Shift is a real pleasure. Without
the clutch pedal, you can safely sit back
and concentrate on the other two. I-Shift
uses its built-in intelligence to quickly and
automatically choose the right gear at all
times.
Manual.
When opting for a manual shift transmission
you have the option of six or nine speeds.
The six-speed transmission is suited for
inner-city driving while the nine-speed is
adapted for applications with high demands
on startability and performance.
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