Volvo FM 42R B9 HCM Leaflet

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FM 260 - 380 4x2 Rigid
Rear Air Suspension - Euro3
Chassis Dimensions mm 
1)
Chassis Weights kg 
2)
Turning Diameter mm
1) Chassis Dimensions
Cab Height: -60mm for low roof sleeper cab L2H1-LOW,
 +96mm for sleeper cab L2H1, +533mm for Globetrotter L2H2.
Front axle to back of cab intake: +434mm for sleeper and Globetrotter cab.
Rear overhang used for vehicle weight calculation is the maximum rear overhang
(D Max) for selected wheelbase.
Height can vary ± 10 mm for air suspension.
All dimensions are for unladen chassis.
Weights and dimensions based upon the following tyres -
Front:
295/80R22.5
Rear:
295/80R22.5
2) Chassis Weights
Chassis weight includes oil, water, 70 litres fuel and without driver. Weights can
vary ± 2% and vary depending on options chosen.
3) Plated Weights
To obtain an 8000kg front axle 315/80R22.5 tyres must be specified.
9000kg front axle available with 385/65 or 385/55R22.5 or tyres.
GCW with trailer brakes 40000kg legal - subject to driveline.
For more detailed weight information, including optional equipment weights, ask
your Volvo sales contact to enter your specification into the Volvo Weight
Information system (WIS).
Do NOT use this drawing for bodybuilding.
Refer to Volvo Bodybuilder Instructions and chassis drawing 3199793 or 3199784.
Important Notes
Plated Weights kg 
3)
Plated
Design
Gross Vehicle Weight
18000
20000
Gross Combination Weight
21500
23500
Front Axle
7100
7100
Rear Axle
11500
13000
Model Code FM 42R B9 HCM
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2911
A
Cab 2495
D
1057
B
C
510
1360
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v
v
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Turning Circle Diameter Kerb to Kerb ..................................... 12200 13100 14000 14900 15800 16700 17700 18900 20100 21000 21600 22300
Turning Circle Diameter Wall to Wall ...................................... 13800 14800 15700 16600 17500 18400 19400 20600 21800 22700 23300 24000
A
Wheelbase ..................................................................
3400
3700
4000
4300
4600
4900
5200
5600
6000
6300
6500
6700
B
Centre of rear axle to back of cab ..............................
2860
3160
3460
3760
4060
4360
4660
5060
5460
5760
5960
6160
C
Overall Chassis Length (maximum legal length 12m)
6655
7105
7505
8005
8505
8955
9455 10055 10655 11205 11555 11805
D Min
Rear Overhang (Min) ..................................................
1395
1395
1395
1395
1395
1395
1395
1395
1395
1395
1395
1395
D Max Rear Overhang (Max) .................................................
1895
2045
2145
2345
2545
2695
2895
3095
3295
3545
3695
3745
Largest fuel tank RHS with frame mounted exhaust (litres) ...
530
690
810
810
810
810
900
900
900
900
900
900
Front Axle ................................................................................
4250
4260
4280
4300
4320
4340
4350
4370
4390
4450
4450
4460
Rear Axle .................................................................................
1830
1850
1880
1900
1930
1950
1970
1980
2010
2090
2120
2140
Kerb Weight .............................................................................
6080
6110
6160
6200
6250
6290
6320
6350
6400
6540
6570
6600