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Volvo Trucks. Driving Progress VOLVO FE PRODUCT GUIDE EURO 6 Your fl exible working partner. 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 manoeuvrability, 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 know- ledge that you have chosen a transport solution of the highest class. This is why: Easy to own, easy to drive. Comfort. Safety. A truck that offers you maximum flexibility Designed for long days in the driver’s seat. At Volvo we pride ourselves in focusing when and where you need it. With unrivalled Whatever your professional commitments, on your safety. Our trucks are fitted with all-round capabilities and ease of driving, the Volvo FE delivers optimum comfort and the latest, most developed systems to you are free to concentrate on your daily ergonomics, making it a place you will want ensure not only your health and wellbeing, tasks, letting us take the strain. to call home. but also to prevent accidents and to mitigate the resulting consequences should an accident occur. Power & Peace Engineering. of mind. With a variety of configurations available, We ensure that our Volvo services keep the Volvo FE is whatever you need it to be. you on the road, offering the potential to Power and performance comes from our maximise your productivity without taking attention to detail in technology, transmis- any unnecessary risks. sion and electrical systems. 2 3 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. Headlights. Power take-off. Part of the Volvo family. When you are out on the road making In order to power your load-handling equip- The distinctive new design, featuring the deliveries, the Volvo FE’s powerful, adjust- ment, your truck must be fitted with an extra Volvo iron mark, is a sign of quality on the able headlights and fog lamps ensure means of power supply – a power take-off. road. We believe that your business can good visibility, even in poor conditions. Add one or more to transfer power from benefit from a positive partnership with Furthermore, their distinctive design the engine and drive separate attachments. Volvo. Our heritage of designing trucks of ensures that everyone knows there is The Volvo FE features a variety of power the highest calibre is respected worldwide. a Volvo approaching. take-offs. Learn more on page 32. Welcome to the family. 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 31. 4 5 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 Your vehicle is secure. Simple manoeuvring – Because driving ownership of your vehicle. All things considered, the Volvo FE An advanced remote-controlled alarm wherever you are. should be a pleasure. system makes the Volvo FE an enemy The Volvo FE is easy to manoeuvre even in When constructing the instrument cluster represents an extremely profi table enterprise for you and your of the thief. Easily activated in the event the most congested spaces. It is a vehicle and dashboard of the Volvo FE, we felt it of unwelcome guests trying to open the that allows for easy steering and smooth was important to focus on common-sense business. doors or disturb the vehicle, it offers you acceleration, as well as providing an array simplicity. The placing of the dashboard’s peace of mind when you are elsewhere. of instruments to help you navigate every gauges and instruments is designed to be situation. operated with a single glance, offering the best possible ergonomics and allowing you to enjoy a smooth, intuitive drive, however busy the roads are. Flexible agreements tailored With superior all-round vision. Your truck – the way you want it. The complex system to your needs. The Volvo FE allows you to appreciate At Volvo we fit our trucks to your require- that makes it easier. With a selection of Volvo Service the world around your cab. The size and ments. By letting us know what you need Every function on the truck can be simply Agreements, you can take advantage strategic placement of the mirrors deliver from your Volvo FE, we can then prepare activated from the driver’s seat. A modern, of the ideal transport solution. Our agree- the finest possible all-round visibility, while the truck directly from the factory, with the comprehensive electrical system permits ments offer you the freedom to decide auxiliary windows provide you with a per- necessary body attachments and electrical easy control and regulation, while applica- on the maintenance and repair of your fect view of the area close to your vehicle. connections for the bodybuilder. This pro- tions can be introduced on specification. vehicle’s operation, when required. This cess significantly shortens lead times when flexibility helps keep your productivity building the superstructure, which means at a maximum. that you receive exactly the truck you want for your business – fast. 6 7 VOLVO DIESEL ENGINES TORQUE ADBLUE QUICK RESPONSE COMMON RAIL The D8K engine produces a wider, AdBlue is added from a separate tank, The D8K engine is a top per- INJECTION SYSTEM fl atter torque and a better response lowering exhaust emissions. AdBlue former in any situation. Where The high-pressure electronic injec- at low rpm – on curves for example. accounts for 5% of the Volvo FE tight manoeuvring is required – tion is provided by common rail, with Power and Maximum torque is now 1,200 Nm, engine’s diesel consumption. in heavy urban traffi c for example – a maximum pressure of 2,000 bar. which lessens the need for changing you can rely on a lightning-fast performance gears. response everytime. 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. 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. STARTING HELP ENGINE REGENERATION COMPRESSION BRAKE AND Also called muddy site, this helps you to maintain When the engine and exhaust after-treatment EXHAUST BRAKE constant revs in your selected gear. This option system (EATS) are operating, soot and sulphur The D8K engine is fi tted with a powerful engine is particularly effective when starting on slippery accumulate in the EATS. This is controlled by brake, which saves the wheel brakes and extends road surfaces. natural chemical reactions when using the truck. the lifetime of both the brake pads and the brake Only in extreme conditions is driver intervention discs. The Volvo FE offers a choice of an exhaust required to control regeneration – normally no brake, or a compression & exhaust brake, both action is needed. providing powerful braking on demand. EURO 6 SERVICE INTERVALS AND MAINTENANCE VARIABLE GEOMETRY TURBO The strict European exhaust standards for diesel REQUIRE MENTS STAY THE SAME Improved truck performance at low speed is engines are set to regulate the amount of pol- Volvo FE owners do not have to worry about achieved through the use of a variable geometry lutants. The Euro 6 standard demands a severe intervals of service or added maintenance turbo. This allows the effective aspect ratio of the reduction compared to Euro 5, sometimes by as requirements on their vehicles, despite the engine’s turbo to be altered and contributes to much as 75%. Volvo Trucks’ solution to the chal- increased demands on engines and service the fl at torque output and super-fast response. lenge is to refi ne the Selective Catalyst Reduc- personnel as a result of Euro 6. There are no tion (SCR) technology by adding a water-cooled changes to these requirements. 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.