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Volvo FM 42R B9 HCM User manual

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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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
Chassis Features
FRAME
Constant frame width of 850 mm from 1900 mm
behind the cab. Flange width 90 mm.
■Thickness 6 mm ......................... FRAME66
From wheelbase 3400 to 6000mm
Thickness 7 mm ......................... FRAME77
mandatory with 9.0t front axle
■Thickness 8 mm ......................... FRAME88
From wheelbase 6300 to 6700mm
5mm Inner liner (FRAME88 only) FIL-TXEF
Section Height 300mm .......... FRAMEHIGH
STEERING
Integral power assisted steering with variable
ratios and steering wheel lock. Recirculating ball
and nut type. Steering angle of 50 degrees.
AXLES
Front axle load 7100 kg ................... FAL7.1
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Front axle load 7500 kg .................. FAL7.5
Front axle load 8000 kg................... FAL8.0
Front axle load 9000 kg................... FAL9.0
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Rear axle load 13000 kg ...................RAL13
See frame & wheels & tyres section
SUSPENSION - FRONT
Parabolic leaf spring with stabiliser and shock
absorbers.
Spring leaves (FST-PAR) .......................... 2
Spring leaves (FST-PAR) 9000kg ............ 3
Standard height - front axle .......... FA-HIGH
Front air suspension......................FST-AIR
with low front axle ............................ FA-LOW
Air suspension adjustment ........ +200/ -90mm
Stiffer front stabiliser ..................... FSTAB3
REAR
Roadfriendlyairsuspendeddriveaxlewithshock
absorbers and stabiliser. Electronic controlled
suspension regulation.
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4 bag air suspension ....RAD-A4/RST-AIR2
Adjustment chassis ht std ....... +180 / -90mm
BRAKES
Compressedair andelectonic brakesystem EBS.
Separatecircuitsforfrontandrear.Steelairtanks,
air drier and brake silencers.
Parking: spring brakes on front and drive axle.
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2 cylinder compressor (1080 l/min)
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1 cartridge air dryer
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Front and rear brake pad area 761cm²
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Front and rear disc diameter 430mm
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EC two line trailer brakes
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EBS-STD with Traction Control System
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EBS-MED with Hill hold & Brake assistant
Additional brake systems
Exhaust brake max power 140kW (190hp) at
2100rpm.
Volvo EngineBrake,maxpower264kW(360hp)
at 2400rpm.
Powertronic gearbox retarder, max power
310kW (420 Hp) - n/a with Volvo engine brake.
Driveline Chassis Features
FM 260 - 380 4x2 Rigid Rear Air Suspension - Euro3
Performance at 18tonne
Volvo Trucks, Wedgnock Lane, Warwick, CV34 5YA. Telephone 01926 401777, Fax 01926 490991. www.volvo.com
The factory reserves the right to modify design and change equipment without previous notification. Printed in UK Date: September 2005
Cab1)
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Day cab.............................................L1EH1
Sleeper cab ........................................ L2H1
Low roof sleeper cab .............. L2H1-LOW
Globetrotter sleeper cab .................... L2H2
Six man,four door crew cab ...... PCA80048
Cab mounted airflow kit on sleeper cabs
Cab packages
Fleet Comfort Prestige
Sleeping package
1 person 2 person
1) For more detailed information, see Cab data sheet.
POWER TAKE OFFS
A full range of Volvo clutch independent and
gearbox mounted power take offs together with
a choice of hydraulic pumps are available.
Ancilliary Equipment
FUEL TANKS
D-shaped aluminium tanks mounted on RHS.
710mm diameter tanks include:
330litre 450 litre 530 litre 650litre
690litre 730litre 810litre
See front page for maximum fuel volumes.
ELECTRICAL
Electronic integrated architecture based on data
buses.24voltelectricalsystem withmain switch.
Battery ... 2x170 Ah Battery .2x225 Ah
Alternator ........ 90A Battery .2x140 Ah
ADR .... ADR-BAS2
WHEELS & TYRES
Pressed steel wheels
Aluminium wheels - matt or polished
Tyre Rim F/axle load Comment
295/80R22.5 8.25 7100kg
315/80R22.5 9.00 8000kg
385/65R22.5 11.75 9000kg Front only
385/55R22.5 11.75 9000kg Front only
315/70R22.5 9.00 7500kg
EXHAUST SYSTEM
Horizontal exhaust right outlet .ESH-RIGHT
Horizontal exhaust rear outlet .. ESH-REAR
Horizontal exhaust vertical pipe ESH-VERT
Vertical silencer ........................ ESV-VERT
CRT Exhaust particulate trap .............. CRT
CHASSIS MOUNTED EQUIPMENT
Low air intake ............................... AIRIN-LO
High air intake .............................. AIRIN-HI
Three piece rear wings................RFEND-B
Jack and tools
Chassis toolbox left side this option can be
limited with some fuel tank options
Sparewheel carrier on left side partially under
battery box.
One or two wheel chocks are available
Rear underrun guard
Sideguards
Chassis side skirts
Key
■Standard equipment
Factory mounted optional equipment
ENGINE D9A
Six cylinder four stroke turbo charged and
intercooled diesel engine with electronically
controlled fuel rate and injection timing. Four
valvespercylinder,andcentrally locatedvertical
unitinjectioncontrolledbyanoverheadcamshaft.
Exhaust pressure regulator and viscous cooling
fan standard. Electronic control includes top
speed limiter & cruise control functions. Net
output according to: ISO 1585.
D9A260 - max power 260hp (191kW)*
Torque 1250Nm (922lb.ft) @ 1000-1400rpm
D9A300 - max power 300hp (220kW)*
Torque 1400Nm (1033lb.ft) @ 1100-1400rpm
D9A340 - max power 340hp (250kW)*
Torque 1600Nm (1180lb.ft) @ 1200-1400rpm
D9A380 - max power 380hp (279kW)*
Torque 1700Nm (1253lb.ft) @ 1200-1500rpm
* Maximum power delivered @ 1900rpm.
Cylinder bore x stroke ................ 120 x 138 mm
Compression ratio ................................... 18.5:1
Displacement ..................................... 9.4 litres
Oil change volume including filter ...... 26 litres
Cooling volume ................................... 36 litres
Maximum engine speed.................. .2100 rpm
Economic rev range .......................12-1800rpm
Emission level ......................................... Euro3
Inlet preheat for temperatures below -15ºC
Enginedriven ptowith flange or hydraulic drive,
torque 650Nm on the move & 1000Nm stationary.
CLUTCH CS43B-OR
Type ............................. reinforced single plate
Diameter ............................................. 430mm
Total area...........................................2000cm²
MANUALGEARBOXES
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V2009 9 speed range 
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V1708 8 speed range
V2214 14 speed range and splitter
GEARBOX V2009
9 speed range gearbox with eight forward
gears,one forward crawler and two reverse gears
123 4
Low range 10.18:1 7.16:1 5.05:1 3.75:1
High range 2.72:1 1.91:1 1.35:1 1.00:1
Reverse Low16.41:1 High 4.38:1
Crawler 16.85:1
Oil change volume................................12litres
I-SHIFT AUTOMATED GEARBOX
V2412IS 12 speed I-shift auto-mechanical gear-
box with five programs to suit different operations
Basic Comfort
Fuel and Economy - featuring "Eco-Roll"
Fuel and Economy & Comfort
AUTOMATICGEARBOXES
V1705PT Powertronic 5 speed automatic
V1906PT Powertronic 6 speed automatic
Fiveorsix-speedautomaticgearboxwithnopower
loss gear change function featuring a hydraulic
torque converter with automatic lock up.
REAR AXLES
Single reduction cast hypoid axle with diff. lock.
RS1344B ........... Design capacity 44,000kg
Recommended ratio ..............................3.08:1
Optional ratios .................... 2.64, 2.85, 3.36:1
Oil capacity ...................................... 18.5 litres
RS1356SV ......... Design capacity 56,000kg
Recommended ratio ..............................3.10:1
Optional ratios .................... 2.50, 2.79, 3.44:1
Oil capacity ...................................... 18.5 litres
Check driveline suitability in VSS/PERF
Rear axle ratio 3.08 3.36 3.70
Engine revs at 56mph 1450 1582 1742
Startability in first % 3.08 3.36 3.70
D9A260 30.6 35.2 41.2
D9A300 31.4 36.1 42.0
D9A340 34.8 39.9 44.5
D9A380 36.9 41.4 45.4
Max. grade in top % 3.08 3.36 3.70
D9A260 2.4 2.9 3.5
D9A300 2.8 3.4 4.0
D9A340 3.5 4.1 4.8
D9A380 3.8 4.4 5.2
Calculations based on 295/80R22.5 tyres.

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