Volvo launches 32-ton heavy-duty vocational VM in Brazil

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Transport Brazil  /  June 15, 2016

Volvo has launched a high capacity 32-ton (70,548lb) VM range based on the global market FMX vocational platform.

The VM 6x4 “Off-Road” Series, unique to Brazil, is a medium-heavy (baby 8) truck offered as a rigid, tractor or tipper.

The new 32-ton 6x4 can carry 5.3 tons (11,685lb) more than the standard version.

"We are continually investing to always have the best solution for commercial transport," says Bernardo Fedalto, director Volvo Trucks Brazil.

"The VM with PBT of 32 tons is to meet the market demand for vehicles with excellent value for money in the off-road segment," says Francisco Mendonça, manager Volvo Trucks.

"Developed and produced at our plant in Curitiba, the VM wins for its low fuel consumption and high availability in various applications. Now we are further expanding our offer, "said Nilton Roeder, director of strategy, business development and sales support trucks of Volvo Latin America Group.

"It is a sector that needs trucks with intermediate load capacity and suitable for applications where the intensity and severity not require higher power vehicles," adds Alvaro Menoncin, sales engineering manager at Volvo Latin America.

Equipped with a 330 horsepower 7.2-liter [MWM-International] engine and 6x4 axle configuration, it is also the lightest truck in its class, from 275 kg to 1050 kg. lighter than its competitors.

FMX Components

"The 32-ton VM “Off-Road” shares some of its main components with our severe service global market FMX line, facing the heavy transport in extreme conditions," says Ricardo Tomasi, sales engineer at Volvo Latin America. “It has, for example, the robust planetary hub reduction, as well as the straight beam front axle, and the same 12-speed I-Shift transmission as the FMX," says Tomasi.

In addition, the heavu-duty VM maintains the same attributes by which the VM line is recognized in Brazil: high availability, low fuel consumption, low maintenance and a cabin for easy access, and provides great comfort to the driver.

"We have no doubt that the new VM off road will contribute significantly to increase the profitability of the carrier, which is now experiencing an economic environment highly competitive," says Roeder.

The VM330 “Off-Road” leads in robust construction and load capacity. Volvo introduced several innovations to increase load capacity by 20%. Changes to the VM’s suspension and upgraded axles result in GVWs from 26.7 tons to 32 tons.

"We dare say it is the best vehicle in its class," says Bernardo Fedalto, director of Volvo trucks in Brazil.

The previous 6.7 ton (14,771lb) front axle has been replaced with an 8 ton (17,637lb) unit.

The previous  20 ton rear axles have been upgraded to 24 ton units with planetary hub reduction which feature driver-controlled inter-axle and inter-wheel locks.

The front suspension, rated at 8 tons, features parabolic springs, high-capacity, double-acting shock absorbers and stabilizer bar.

Already the rear suspension consists beam semielípticas springs and designed to withstand 24 tons. It is more robust and provides easy maintenance as, if necessary, it is possible to change just one of the blades. "The less time the truck stand, the greater the productivity of the transport operation," said Tomasi.

Brake chambers are mounted up high, protecting them from damage. Other features include a reinforced radiator guard screen, oil sump guard and LED rear lights.

Volvo Brazil website (VM) - http://www.volvotrucks.com/trucks/brazil-market/pt-br/trucks/Volvo_VM/Volvo_VM/Pages/Introduction.aspx

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