Volvo FL, Product Manual

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FUEL TANKS
Plastic, steel or aluminium fuel tanks
with capacities ranging between
80 and 430 litres can be specified
depending of the truck variant and
special requirements.
FRONT AXLES
A range of four different, mainte-
nance-free front axles are available
depending on the load requirements.
For trucks with the D5K engine, the
max load is 5.0 tonnes while trucks
equipped with the D8K engine have
load capacities between 4.5 and 7.1
tonnes. The choice of suspension is
decided on the offset of the axle.
ADBLUE TANK
The 32-litre plastic AdBlue tank
is fitted with an integrated pump
unit and is placed on the chassis’
right-hand side. If needed, it can
be mounted on the left to accom-
modate special applications, and
it is then combined with a left-hand
side fuel tank.
REAR AXLES
All three rear axles for the Volvo FL
range are maintenance-free and the
choice depends on the truck’s weight.
The load capacity for the rear axles is
8.5 to 11.5 tonnes. For the 4-cylinder
Volvo FL the towing capacity is 19
tonnes while the 6-cylinder trucks
offer single reduction axles with a
towing capacity of 25 or 36 tonnes.
WHEEL SIZES
There are three different wheel sizes
for the Volvo FL range. For the small
10- and 12-tonner with four cylinders
the wheels are 17.5", while there’s
a choice between 19.5" and 22.5"
for the heavier trucks with the six
cylinder engines.
IMPROVED BODYBUILDER
BRACKETS
To further facilitate the work of
the bodybuilder, the chassis can
be fitted with an assortment of
bodybuilder brackets in the frame.
The combinations can be specified
further to fit additional requirements.
CHOICE OF SUSPENSION
Depending on the axle load,
there are different choices of
suspension to both front and rear
axles: air or leaf suspension or
a combination of the two. The
air suspension levelling can be
controlled via the Electronically
Controlled Suspension (ECS) via
switches on the dashboard or a
control box, to find the right level
for the loading platform. Simple to
drive, easy to load.
WHEELBASES
Depending on the wheel size and the
weight of the truck, the wheelbase of
the Volvo FL range can be anywhere
between 3,250 and 6,800 mm.
SIDE UNDERRUN PROTECTION
The reinforced, foldable Side Under-
run Protection (SUP) comes as a
factory fitted option. Designed by
Volvo, it combines secure protection
and easy serviceability.
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