Volvo A40E

Series: Volvo Articulated Dump Truck

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The Volvo A40E belongs to the Volvo Articulated Dump Truck series. The engine delivers 475.5 hp (346 kW), has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 15,993.8 cm³. Torque is 2,524.5 Nm. Rated speed is 1,800 rpm. The machine is 3,429 mm wide. The wheelbase measures 4,517.1 mm. Ground clearance is 804.7 mm. Top speed is 57 km/h. The tank holds 545.1 litres. The gearbox has 9 forward gears. There are also 3 reverse gears. Maximum torque is reached at 1,200 rpm. The hydraulic tank holds 262 litres. The cooling system holds 99.9 litres. The oil fill is 50.3 litres. The electrical system runs on 24 V. The engine fitted is the D16E AAE3. Tyre size: 29.5R25. The Volvo Articulated Dump Truck series covers 23 models. Rated output within it ranges from 258.5 to 482.6 hp; the A40E sits at the top of that range with 475.5 hp. Its immediate neighbours are the A35F below it with 453.2 hp and the HAULER A40F above it with 475.9 hp. 5366 Volvo models across 29 series are on record. The model is listed under Mining equipment. 23 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Engine model	D16E AAE3correct
Power	475.5 hp (346 kW)correct
Rated speed	1,800 rpmcorrect
Torque	2,524.5correct
Speed at max. torque	1,200 rpmcorrect
Cylinders	6correct
Displacement	15,993.8 cm³correct
Aspiration	Turbocharged and Intercooledcorrect
Coolant capacity	99.9 lcorrect
Engine oil capacity	50.3 lcorrect

Dimensions and weights

Length	11,265.4correct
Width	3,429correct
Wheelbase	4,517.1correct
Ground clearance	804.7correct

Drivetrain and chassis

Gearbox type	PT 2509correct
Forward gears	9correct
Reverse gears	3correct
Tyre size	29, 5R25correct
Top speed	57 km/hcorrect
System voltage	24 Vcorrect

Working data

Hydraulic oil capacity	262 lcorrect
Fuel tank capacity	545.1 lcorrect

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Volvo A40E have?

The Volvo A40E delivers 476 hp.

What engine does the Volvo A40E have?

6 cylinders, 15,994 cm³ displacement.

How fast does the Volvo A40E go?

Top speed is 57 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Volvo A40E?

11,265 mm × 3,429 mm.

What to check before buying

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Volvo A40E

Technical data

Engine

Dimensions and weights

Drivetrain and chassis

Working data

Frequently asked questions

What to check before buying

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