Volvo showcased its new FMX construction truck at the Hillhead exhibition in the UK in June with the display of the 26tonne GVW, all-wheel drive 6x6 tipper version. Built specifically for heavy construction tasks, the specification of the FMX displayed at Hillhead included the D11C 11litre engine rated at 450HP driving all three axles through a Volvo Powertronic 6-speed, fully automatic gearbox. The Volvo in-line six-cylinder D11C450 diesel delivers 2150Nm of torque between 950 and 1400 rpm.
March 13, 2012
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Volvo believes its new FMX truck bridges the gap between on-highway and off-highway demands
473 Volvo showcased its new FMX construction truck at the 427 Hillhead exhibition in the UK in June with the display of the 26tonne GVW, all-wheel drive 6x6 tipper version. Built specifically for heavy construction tasks, the specification of the FMX displayed at Hillhead included the D11C 11litre engine rated at 450HP driving all three axles through a Volvo Powertronic 6-speed, fully automatic gearbox. The Volvo in-line six-cylinder D11C450 diesel delivers 2150Nm of torque between 950 and 1400 rpm.
Volvo Trucks UK and Ireland managing director Göran Nyberg said, "The introduction of the FMX means that we can now offer our construction industry customers a total solution. The new FMX is a great looking, rugged new truck and we are working in partnership with Volvo CE to offer customers a solution which includes not only fuel efficient trucks but also state of the art, highly productive machinery from Volvo CE."
