The Volvo FH16 Chassis,
Built for the Demanding Road Ahead
Improved Axle Lift
Moving heavy cargo to and from locations can exert lots of stress on your unit. This is why Volvo has installed a tandem axle lift feature to reduce the pressure on your rearmost drive axle when unloading materials.
The tandem axle lift operates just like a tag axle, which helps increase the vehicle’s turning radius and reduce wear and tear on its tires. In addition to these benefits, the tandem axle lift can reduce the rolling resistance on your unit which can greatly lower the machine’s fuel consumption, leading to greater savings over time for your business.
Customizable Build
The Volvo FH16’s chassis can easily be used for different applications because of its extreme versatility. There are numerous specification options available for Volvo customers to customize a unit that’s better suited to their operations.
Volvo’s FH16 chassis is the preferred model for the Volvo electronic bodybuilder module. The Volvo bodybuilder module gives you all the information you need from specs, technical drawings, and wiring diagrams to fully customize your unit according to your company’s requirements.
Not only does the availability of these plans enable you to speed up your customization but, it can also provide your operators with the information they need to familiarize themselves with the machine.
High-Capacity Bogie
When you’re transporting goods and materials, you know that your operations are limited according to the unit’s maximum carrying capacity. Volvo has enhanced the FH16’s chassis with a heavy-duty bogie that can enable your vehicle to carry more.
With the new and improved bogie, your machine can carry up to 38 tons of materials with ease. This gives your company the ability to deliver more with less effort exerted, allowing your business to lower its operating costs while maximizing profitability.
Increased Maneuverability
Volvo has equipped the FH16’s chassis with an improved steered tag and pusher axle to make it more agile. This component has increased steering angles by up to 7 degrees, allowing for an increase in maneuverability. Thus, giving your operators the flexibility they need to make tighter turns.
In addition to this, the enhanced axles also reduce tire wear. With the increased maneuverability and the reduced tire wear, you’re guaranteed to improve your operation’s savings while increasing the service intervals for your unit. The improved performance of this vehicle allows it to spend more time on the road and less time in the garage.
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