Volvo FMX

Volvo FMX

Volvo FMX 460
Overview
Manufacturer Volvo Trucks Corporation
Production 2010–present
Assembly Sweden: Gothenburg
Belgium: Ghent
Australia: Brisbane
Russia: Kaluga
South Africa: Brisbane, Durban
India: Bangalore
Brazil: Curitiba
Egypt: Cairo
Body and chassis
Class Heavy truck
Body style

COE

  • Day cab
  • Sleeper cab
  • Globetrotter High cab
Related FM
Powertrain
Engine Inline 6-cylinder turbo-charged & intercooled
Volvo D13 truck (12.7 L)
Transmission Truck manual

The Volvo FMX (FMX meaning "Forward control Medium Xtreme"[1]) is a heavy duty truck produced by Volvo Truck Corporation and now in its second generation. The FMX range is a multipurpose truck range for distribution, construction and on highway/off highway transport duties.

Volvo launched the FMX, which is related to the Volvo FM,[2] in 2010.[3] As of 2011 the engine size is no longer added to the model denomination. In 2013[4] the second generation FMX was launched.

First Generation (2010–2013)

First Generation
Overview
Production 2010–2013
Assembly Sweden: Gothenburg
Belgium: Ghent
Turkey: Konya
Russia: Kaluga
Designer Volvo Truck Design Center
Body and chassis
Related FH
FM
Powertrain
Engine Volvo D11-litre, Volvo D13-litre (Euro 5)
Chronology
Predecessor Volvo FM Off-Road Truck

The First Generation FMX was introduced for the 2010 model year, was based on the Volvo FM. All FMX have been available with the choice of 11-litre and 13-litre Euro-5 engines, The D11 and D13 models. The production version went on sale in Europe in autumn 2010 and worldwide in 2011.

Second Generation (2013–present)

Second Generation
Overview
Production 2013–present
Assembly Sweden: Gothenburg
Russia: Kaluga
Designer Volvo Truck Design Center
Body and chassis
Layout Front-engine 4x2, 4x4, 6x2, 6x4, 6x6, 8x2, 8x4,[5] 8x6[6]
Related 2013 FH
2013 FM
Powertrain
Engine Volvo D11C[7]
Volvo D13C[8]
Transmission 9 speed manual
14 speed manual
6 speed automatic (powertronic)
12 speed automatic (ishift)[9]

The Second Generation FMX range was launched in April 2013 with sales planned to begin in September 2013. The new FMX is available with a choice of 11-litre and 13-litre Euro-6 engines, the smaller D11 engine with power outputs from 330 to 450 horsepower and the larger D13 has power outputs from 420 to 540 horsepower.[10]

References

  1. ↑ http://www.facebook.com/volvofmx
  2. ↑ http://www.volvotrucks.com/trucks/switzerland-market/de-ch/Documents/News%20and%20media/Customer%20Magazine/TruckNews_2010-02.pdf
  3. ↑ http://www.volvotrucks.com/trucks/global/en-gb/aboutus/history/2010s/Pages/Volvo-FMX.aspx
  4. ↑ http://www.oemoffhighway.com/press_release/12070280/volvo-trucks-releases-fmx-with-i-shift-transmission-for-severe-duty-applications
  5. ↑ http://www.trucksplanet.com/catalog/model.php?id=1947
  6. ↑ http://www.volvotrucks.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/VTC/Market/Trucks/volvo-fmx-2013/pdf/Volvo%20FMX-Guide%20Produit-FR.pdf
  7. ↑ http://pdfviewer.volvotrucks.com/Productfacts_FM-FMX/english_global/flash.html#/30/
  8. ↑ http://pdfviewer.volvotrucks.com/Productfacts_FM-FMX/english_global/flash.html#/31/
  9. ↑ http://pdfviewer.volvotrucks.com/Productfacts_FM-FMX/english_global/flash.html#/15/
  10. ↑ "The new Volvo FMX: superior handling in all conditions". Irish Trucker. 15 April 2013. Retrieved 16 April 2013.

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