Volvo FE Product Manual

PRODUCT GUIDE

VOLVO FE

Ideal for delivering refrigerated food yet adaptable as a concrete mixer. Or a refuse transporter. The Volvo FE more than lives up to its reputation as a multi-purpose vehicle which delivers excellent driveability combined with ﬁ rst-class productivity. Designed with city and regional distribution in mind, it is easy to load and unload, and offers the driver a comfortable, spacious environment in which to work. Focusing on simple manouevrability, increased safety and generous visibility, the Volvo FE does not sacriﬁ ce any of Volvo Trucks’ legendary power and performance. Plus, with Volvo as your working partner, you can take advantage of a wide range of ﬂ exible services, safe in the knowledge that you have chosen a transport solution of the highest class.

Your ﬂ exible working partner.

This is why:

Easy to own, easy to drive.

A truck that offers you maximum flexibility when and where you need it. With unrivalled all-round capabilities and ease of driving, you are free to concentrate on your daily tasks, letting us take the strain.

Low entry cab.

The Low Entry Cab is designed for refuse trucks, distribution trucks and other vehicles used in operations that require the driver and passenger to climb in and out of the cab several times a day. This cab offers a lowered entry step, wider passenger door opening and a flat floor. Read more on page 16.

Peace of mind.

We ensure that our Volvo services keep you on the road, offering the potential to maximise your productivity without taking any unnecessary risks.

Alternative fuels.

Now you can choose an engine that can run on fossil free fuel, so called “biodiesel” or comressed natural gas, so called CNG. The options are: – HVO EN15940 (Hydrogenated

Vegetable Oils) on all engines.

– RME (Rapeseed oil Methyl Esters)

for320 hp only.

– CNG (Comressed Natural Gas),

G9K320engine. All of the options reduces the emissions of green house gases dramatically. Read more on page 9.

Comfort.

Designed for long days in the driver’s seat. Whatever your professional commitments, the Volvo FE delivers optimum comfort and ergonomics, making it a place you will want to call home.

Safety.

At Volvo we pride ourselves in focusing on your safety. Our trucks are fitted with the latest, most developed systems to ensure not only your health and wellbeing, but also to prevent accidents and to mitigate the resulting consequences should an accident occur.

DAILY COMMODITIES

First-class distribution.

At any temperature.

In a competitive business like distribution, it is comforting to have a reliable vehicle ﬂ eet behind you. Particularly when you are transporting and delivering delicate products such as frozen goods. With its powerful D8K, 6-cylin der engine with an hp range of 250 to 320 in power output, the Volvo FE delivers top performance and is perfect for distribution work. Lightweight front and rear axles create the possibility for even more payload. And excellent visibility facilitates driving in urban environments. Three cab equip ment packages are available: Distribution, Distribution+ and Vocational.

Part of the Volvo family.

The distinctive new design, featuring the Volvo iron mark, is a sign of qualit y on the road. We believe that your business can benefit from a positive par tnership with Volvo. Our heritage of designing trucks of the highest calibre is respected worldwide. Welcome to the family.

Headlights.

When you are out on the road making deliveries, the Volvo FE’s powerful, adjustable headlights and fog lamps ensure good visibility, even in poor conditions. Furthermore, their distinctive design ensures that everyone knows there is a Volvo approaching.

I-Shift – take the weight off your left foot.

Driving with I-Shift means you can forget the clutch pedal. Volvo’s advanced automated gearshifting uses its built-in intelligence to select the right gear for you at all times. Even the best drivers find it impossible to match its automatic precision. Just relax. Or if you feel more comfortable being ‘in control’, you can step in and change gear manually with I-Shift. The choice is yours. Learn more about I-Shift on

page 28.

With superior all-round vision.

The Volvo FE allows you to appreciate the world around your cab. The size and strategic placement of the mirrors deliver the finest possible all-round visibility, while auxiliary windows provide you with a perfect view of the area close to your vehicle.

Tail lift.

The tail lift makes the work much easier and efficient. You can order your truck factor y prepared for the tail lift with all the electrical wiring, a switch on the dashboard and a new icon on the intrument cluster.

EASY TO OWN, EASY TO DRIVE

Don’t fret, don’t worry.

At Volvo Trucks, we believe that you should be free to focus on what is important to you in your professional life. You need valuable uptime from your truck – we deliver. You can increase the productivity of your business by employing our ﬂ exible range of services. We also work towards lowering the total cost of ownership of your vehicle. All things considered, the Volvo FE represents an extremely proﬁ table enterprise for you and your business.

Seeing is believing. And performing.

In a Volvo FE, you’ll always have a good feel for your surroundings. The placement and size of the mirrors together with the sightline through the front windshield will provide you with the best possible visibility. Add to that the auxiliar y windows and you’re left with the best possible conditions for managing the inner-city hustle.

Flexible contracts tailored to your needs.

With a selection of Volvo Service Contracts, you can take advantage of the ideal transport solution. Our contracts of fer you the freedom to decide on the maintenance and repair of your vehicle’s operation, when required. This flexibility helps keep your productivity at a maximum. Specific superstructures can also be included in your contract.

Your truck – the way you want it.

At Volvo we fit our trucks to your requirements. By letting us know what you need from your Volvo FE, we can then prepare the truck directly from the factory, with the necessary body attachments and electrical connections for the bodybuilder. This process significantly shortens lead times when building the superstructure, which means that you receive exactly the truck you want for your business – fast.

Simple manouevring – wherever you are.

The Volvo FE is easy to manouevre even in the most congested spaces. It is a vehicle that allows for easy steering and smooth acceleration, as well as providing an array of instruments to help you navigate every situation.

Because driving should be a pleasure.

When constructing the instrument cluster and dashboard of the Volvo FE, we felt it was important to focus on common-sense simplicity. The placing of the dashboard’s gauges and instruments is designed to be operated with a single glance, offering the best possible ergonomics and allowing you to enjoy a smooth, intuitive drive, however busy the roads are.

Volvo Premium Lease.

If it suits you to lease your distribution vehicle or vehicle fleet, a Volvo Premium Lease is available for a monthly fee. Acomprehensive package is available, including everything except fuel and driver costs. Let your business run smoothly. Read more about Volvo ser vices on

page 31.

The complex system that makes it easier.

Every function on the truck can be simply activated from the driver’s seat. A modern, comprehensive electrical system permits easy control and regulation, while applications can be introduced on specification.

Your vehicle is secure.

An advanced remote-controlled alarm system makes the Volvo FE an enemy of the thief. Easily activated in the event of unwelcome guests trying to open the doors or disturb the vehicle, it offers you peace of mind when you are elsewhere.

VAR IA BL E G EO METRY T UR BO

Improved truck performance at low speed is achieved through the use of a variable geometry turbo. This allows the ef fective aspect ratio of the engine’s turbo to be altered and contributes to the ﬂ at torque output and super-fast response.

COMPRESSION BRAKE AND EXHAUST BRAKE

The D8K engine is ﬁ tted with a powerful engine brake, which saves the wheel brakes and extends the lifetime of both the brake pads and the brake discs. The Volvo FE offers a choice of an exhaust brake, or a compression & exhaust brake, both providing powerful braking on demand.

ENGINE REGENERATION

When the engine and exhaust after-treatment system (E ATS) are operating, soot and sulphur accumulate in the E ATS. This is controlled by natural chemical reactions when using the truck. Only in extreme conditions is driver intervention required to control regeneration – normally no action is needed.

STARTING HELP

Also called muddy site, this helps you to maintain constant revs in your selected gear. This option is particularly effective when starting on slippery road surfaces.

SERVICE INTERVALS AND MAINTENANCE REQUIRE MENTS STAY THE SAME

Volvo FE owners do not have to worry about intervals of ser vice or added maintenance requirements on their vehicles, despite the increased demands on engines and ser vice personnel as a result of Euro 6. There are no changes to these requirements.

VOLVO ENGINE RANGE

Power and performance on demand.

Flexibility, power, quick response – and kinder to the environment. Volvo FE engines ensure a performance which makes the vehicle an essential professional tool for city and regional distribution. The range is now extended with engines for alternative fuels and a extra power and torque strong 350 hp engine for demanding operations. Incorporating the very latest in machine technology, the Volvo FE represents the perfect long-term investment when you need to ensure maximum uptime and productivity for your business.

EURO 6

The strict European exhaust standards for diesel engines are set to regulate the amount of pollutants. The Euro 6 standard, applicable from the start of 2014, demands a severe reduction compared to its predecessor Euro 5, sometimes by as much as 75%. Volvo Trucks’ solution to the challenge is to reﬁ ne the Selective Catalyst Reduction (SCR) technology by adding a watercooled Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) system to the engine. The engines available for the Volvo FE range have been meticulously constructed and engineered to comply with Euro 6 without losing power or torque, or increasing fuel consumption. A win-win situation. For drivers as well as for the environment.

ENGINE IDLE SHUTDOWN

When the engine is left on idling for a deﬁ ned period of time, the engine switches off to save fuel and reduce emissions. Good for your bottom line and the environment.

EXHAUST AFTER-TREATMENT

The D8K engine’s emissions are ﬁ ltered using a combination of Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR) and Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) systems. An extra injector is ﬁ tted on the exhaust in order to regulate the correct temperature of the exhaust gas for further exhaust treatment.

THE D8K – P OWER PERFECTLY MATCHED

The Volvo D8K engine is an all-new 6-cylinder, 8-litre engine with power outputs 250, 280, 320 and 350 hp. It is the per fect match with Volvo FE, with optimal adaptability and top performance.

ALTERNATIVE FUELS

Diesel is only one of the fuel alternatives for the Volvo FE. The are many options if you want to help the environment, and enjoy the incentives available in your market .

CNG

A 9-litre engine with 320 hp 1,356Nm of torque that runs on Compressed Natural Gas (CNG). TheCO

emissions are reduced by up to 70%, compared to a diesel truck . Read more on page 12.

HVO

All power levels for D8K engines are cer tiﬁ ed for synthetic diesel (Hydrogenated Vegetable Oils – HVOEN15940).

RME

There is a variant of our D8K320 engine that will run on pure biodiesel (Rapeseed Oil Methyl Esters – RMEB100) – certiﬁ ed for Euro 6 .

POWER TAKE-OFF

The power take-offs on the Volvo FE provide power for running an auxiliary application or the vehicle’s own load-handling equipment.

COMMON RAIL INJECTION SYSTEM

The high-pressure elec tronic injection is provided by common rail, with a maximum pressure of 2,000 bar.

QUICK RESPONSE

The D8K engine is a top performer in any situation. Where tight manouevring is required – in heavy urban trafﬁ c for example – you can rely on a lightning-fast response every time.

ADBLUE

AdBlue is added from a separate tank, lowering exhaust emissions. AdBlue accounts for 5–6% of the Volvo FE engine’s diesel consumption.

TORQUE

The D8K engine produces a wider, ﬂ atter torque and a better response at low rpm – on curves for example. Maximum torque is now 1,400 Nm, which lessens the need for changing gears.

THE FLEXIBLE CHASSIS

A framework for success.

TRAILING AXLES

There are two types of trailing axles on the FE chassis. The TA-FIXED axle is a ﬁxed tag axle with single or double wheels. The TA-HYDRS is a hydraulically steered tag a xle with single wheels only.

REAR AXLES

Four dif ferent rear axles are available in various combinations. Load capacity varies from 13 to 23 tonnes.

SPECIAL APPLICATIONS

For speciﬁc applications such as refuse transporters, tankers and cranes, the chassis can be specially adapted. Fuel tanks and/or AdBlue tanks are repositioned in order to accommodate the application in question.

TAILOR-MADE, PREPARED OR STANDARD

The Volvo FE chassis can be ordered with a standard layout. But if you really want to make it easy for the bodybuilder you can order it with the preparation kit or even completely adapted to ﬁt your speciﬁc needs. Thanks to the Volvo Bodybuilder Instructions (VBI system), the lead-times for the bodybuilder are shortened and you’ll get your per fect truck, with the perfect superstructure, adapted to your speciﬁc business operations, in the shortest time possible.

When adapting the chassis of the Volvo FE, our engineers set their imaginations to work. A ﬂexible model was the collective vision, one that could be ﬁtted to almost any assignment a truck could undertake. They then developed a sturdy, durable chassis with foldable side underrun protection which, although light, could bear heavy loads and could be easily customised. The choice of a 9 tonnes front axle made the truck even more agile. Now you can put the results of their endeavour to the test.

TOOLBOXES

The Volvo FE comes equipped with two separate toolboxes – a smaller version with 55 litres in volume and a larger 125-litre model. These are perfect for keeping load security straps or other equipment.

FRAME HEIGHT

There are two variants of frame height (FRAME266 and FR AME300) with a frame thickness of 7mm and 8mm respectively.

FRAME INNER LINER

On three-axle vehicles there is, as standard, an inner liner to reinforce the area around the rear a xles’ installation.

WHEELBASE

There is a choice of wheelbases on the Volvo FE range, between 3,200and 6,800mm depending on the vehicle model and axle conﬁguration.

FUEL TANKS

Plastic, steel or aluminium fuel tanks with varying capacities of between 160 and 630litres can be stipulated, according to truck speciﬁcations and special requirements.

FRONT AXLES

Maintenance-free front axles are available on the chassis of the VolvoFE, with ma ximum load capacity of 7.1 to 9.0 tonnes.

AIR SUSPENSION

The Electronic Control System (ECS) can be used to control the air suspension levelling, via switches on the dashboard or a control box. This results in easy, fast loading, regardless of the height of the loading ramp.

ALL-NEW CHASSIS PACK AG IN G

The improved chassis packaging for Euro 6 means that the Volvo FE remains as ﬂexible as before, unaffected by the stricter emission requirements.

SUSPENSION

There is a choice of suspension on the Volvo FE for both front and rear axles. These are dependent on the axle load. Air and leaf suspension are available in a variet y of combinations.

SIDE UNDERRUN PROTECTION

The reinforced, foldable Side Under run Protection (SUP) comes as a factory ﬁtted option. Designed by Volvo, it combines secure protection and easy serviceability.

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