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Published dimensions and weight

Volvo BM A40 6x6

The Volvo BM A40 6x6 is an articulated dump truck built around the TD 122 KF engine (395 hp).

01Published dimensions and weight
Dimensions reference
Articulated Dump Truck category illustration
Measurement reference — not to scale
01Dimensions referenceLength × width × height
02Total Empty66040 lb29955.3 kg
03Selected published values40
Published highlights
  • Overall Length: 36.54 ft / 11135 mm
  • Overall Width: 11.26 ft / 3430 mm
  • Overall Height: 12.15 ft / 3701 mm
  • Wheelbase: 14.58 ft / 4442 mm
Typical use

Articulated dump trucks are commonly used to haul bulk material across construction, quarry and earthmoving sites. Published rows for Volvo BM A40 6x6 include published payload of 79366.41 lb / 36000 kg, published body capacity of 28.78 yd3 / 22 m3, published engine power of 398 hp / 296.8 kw. These values describe the published configuration; verify the specific machine's configuration, attachments and records.

Buyer review notes
  • Compare the published “Overall Length” field (36.54 ft / 11135 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Overall Width” field (11.26 ft / 3430 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
  • Compare the published “Overall Height” field (12.15 ft / 3701 mm) with the specific machine's configuration and records; options and condition can differ.
02Specifications

Published values, clearly grouped.

Published specifications and measurements are organized by section for quick reference.

01

Dimensions

Overall Length36.54 ft11135 mm
Overall Width11.26 ft3430 mm
Overall Height12.15 ft3701 mm
Wheelbase14.58 ft4442 mm
Ground Clearance2.03 ft618 mm
Dump Height24.58 ft7491 mm
Dump Ground Clearance3.16 ft961 mm
02

Dump

Dump Angle71 degrees71 degrees
Lower Time12 sec12 sec
Rated Payload79366.41 lb36000 kg
Capacity - Struck21.32 yd316.3 m3
Raise Time15 sec15 sec
Capacity - Heaped28.78 yd322 m3
03

Engine

Number Of Cylinders66
Engine Make22442244
Engine ModelTD 122 KFTD 122 KF
Gross Power398 hp296.8 kw
Net Power395 hp294.6 kw
Power Measured @2100 rpm2100 rpm
Max Torque1228.1 lb ft1665 Nm
Torque Measured @1400 rpm1400 rpm
AspirationTurbochargedTurbocharged
Displacement732 cu in12 L
04

Operational

Fuel Capacity95.2 gal360 L
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity68.7 gal260 L
Cooling System Fluid Capacity36.5 gal138 L
Engine Oil Capacity10.4 gal39 L
Transmission Fluid Capacity10.1 gal38 L
Operating Voltage24 V24 V
Tire Size29.5 R2529.5 R25
05

Transmission

Transmission TypeFully automatic planetary transmissionFully automatic planetary transmission
Number Of Forward Gears1212
Number Of Reverse Gears33
Max Speed32.7 mph52.6 km/h
06

Weights

Front Axle - Empty33520 lb15204.5 kg
Rear Axle - Empty32520 lb14750.9 kg
Front Axle - Loaded39910 %39910 %
Rear Axle - Loaded105510 lb47858.6 kg
Total Empty66040 lb29955.3 kg
Total Loaded145420 lb65961.5 kg
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