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Volvo FM 420

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Main specifications of Volvo FM 420:

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Engine power
420 HP
Fuel
diesel
Load capacity
11,930 kg - 19,800 kg
Volume
13 m³ - 60 m³
Axle configuration
6x2 34% 8x4 28% 6x4 20% 8x2 10%
Suspension
spring/air 46% spring/spring 33% air/air 19%
Characteristics
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Description

Drive type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Load capacity
11,860 kg - 21,000 kg
Number of seats
2
Net weight
8,630 kg - 17,365 kg
Gross weight
24,000 kg - 36,000 kg

Engine

Intercooler
11%
Particulate filter
10%
Turbo
15%
Number of cylinders
6 100%
Engine type
in-line
Fuel
diesel
Engine power
420 HP - 420.12 HP
Number of valves
24
Engine volume
12,000 cm³ - 12,780 cm³

Gearbox

Gearbox type
automatic 63% manual 31%

Axles

Lifting axle
29%
Twin wheels
48%
Tyre size
315/80 R22.5 26% 385/65 R22.5 8% 315/70 R22.5 7%
Axle configuration
others 100%
Suspension
spring/air 53% spring/spring 29% air/air 16%
Axle brand
VOLVO
Brakes type
disc 82% drum 18%
Number of axles
3 - 4

Brakes

ABS
67%
EBS
30%
Intarder
16%
Engine brake
32%
Retarder
26%

Cabin and comfort

Board computer
29%
Electrically operated mirrors
38%
Refrigerator
10%
Sun visor
47%
Sunroof
10%
Multifunction steering wheel
11%
Air seats
36%
Mirror heater
21%
Spoilers
16%
Tachograph
56%
Tachometer
25%
Cruise control (tempomat)
59%

Cabin

Sleeper
0 59% 1 37% others 5%
Type of the cabin
others 100%

Additional options

Air conditioning
72%
Powered windows
56%
Seat heater
18%
Seat position memory
driver seat
Interior material
combination 43% velour 30% fabric 17% leather 9%
Power steering
hydraulic
Steering wheel adjustment
by height and reach 83% by height 17%

Multimedia

Autoradio
65%
GPS navigation
10%

Safety features

Airbag
15%
Differential lock
48%
Central lock
49%
ESP
13%
Immobiliser
12%
Alarm system
10%
Speed-limiting device
33%

Parking assistance system

Reverse camera
21%

Optics

Auxiliary lamps
13%
Fog lights
36%
Headlights
xenon 46% LED 25% halogen 21% bi-xenon 7%

Additional equipment

Trailer coupling
32%
Tool box
33%

Volvo FM 420 reviews

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Average score of Volvo FM 420
4.2
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3.7
Price
4.0
Reliability
4.0
Maintenance
4.7
Operation
4.7
Convenience
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4.2
Dump truck Volvo FM 420
2012 Year
3.0 Price
4.0 Reliability
4.0 Maintenance
5.0 Operation
5.0 Convenience
I spent a week driving the FM 420, mostly highway, some city and a few bad roads in between. First impressions - the air suspension seat is a blessing, you can mess with the lumbar and height, made my back hurt less by the end of the day. I liked the visibility, lower cab height actually helps, mirrors cover most blind spots but there's always that one angle missing. AC and heating are solid, though didn't get to try heating much here. Music system is there but speaker placement isn't the best. Door handles are oddly placed, keep reaching for the wrong spot. Climbing in and out is easy, steps are wide and grip well even in the rain. Rear bunk is decently spacious - not exactly hotel room but good enough to stretch out for a nap. As for service and parts, didn’t run into issues yet but Volvo has a decent network, at least in bigger cities. Wasn’t blown away by some of the plastics and small details, but nothing that ruins the experience. JK tyres seem reliable so far. Would love it if price was less but it's not shocking for this segment.
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4.0
Dump truck Volvo FM 420
2005 Year
4.0 Price
4.0 Reliability
3.0 Maintenance
5.0 Operation
4.0 Convenience
I've covered a significant distance behind the wheel of the Volvo FM 420, and I can say the suspension system appears solid with minimal issues encountered. However, replacing the clutch at approximately 850,000 km felt like a slight letdown. Maintenance costs are reasonable given the quality aspects of the vehicle. All things considered, it's a durable model for long-haul operations.
4.4
Dump truck Volvo FM 420
2005 Year
4.0 Price
4.0 Reliability
5.0 Maintenance
4.0 Operation
5.0 Convenience
I’ve spent a good amount of time driving the Volvo FM 420. The fuel economy can vary depending on the model configurations-particularly the gearbox ratios and engine specs. I experienced better performance with the Euro 5 engine compared to the Euro 4 model, as it provided a more consistent fuel consumption level. Maintenance has been straightforward, though issues like rapid battery drainage due to system settings were a slight annoyance but manageable. The comfort level in the cab is satisfactory for long hauls, ensuring fatigue is kept at bay.

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