- A Volvo construction truck is robust, durable and reinforced where it matters. Delivering power and strength for continuous action with heavy loads in the most demanding conditions. Reliably and efficiently.
- With a Volvo, our customers get industry-leading performance, cost-saving fuel efficiency and precision maneuvering to keep things moving quickly and safely. We also offer professional onsite support and service planning to ensure maximum truck utilization.
- The new Volvo FM 380 8×4 is a construction truck that expresses toughness and robustness in a distinctively Volvo way. It has a character that looks right in a Road Construction, Irrigation and Quarry. The all familiar Volvo elements are there; they've just been enhanced and improved to meet our customers' demands.
- Volvo Trucks is committed to be an integral part of the Construction business and provides customers with solutions that will accelerate the progress of their business.
With a booming infrastructure sector, the construction industry in India has seen rapid growth in verticals like Road construction, Irrigation Projects, Hydel Projects, Stone Quarries, Marble Quarries, Granite Quarries and more. To tap the best potential in this vast sea of opportunities, customers need trucks which can deliver the lowest cost per ton, carry more load per trip and offer the highest productivity and uptime. Volvo Trucks accomplish all of these and more by bringing industry leading technology to work for your construction business.
Several unique Volvo Trucks features are already well-proven and are making a positive difference in construction projects today. In creating new, state-of-the-art technology for construction, our vision is always simple. Increase productivity and profitability by making assignments faster and easier for drivers. In short the solutions are designed for the driver and Optimized for the customer.
Our construction solutions are available in Volvo FM and Volvo FMX allowing our customer, to specify a high-performing, fuel-efficient truck with capability. The solutions are tailored to make the operation more productive, profitable and cost-efficient.
Vinod Aggarwal, Managing Director & CEO, VE Commercial Vehicles said "The customers now are more conscious about the cost per ton and they care more about total cost of the ownership over its life-cycle. With increased investments into infrastructure projects, there are more opportunities for Volvo trucks in India as customers are willing to opt for highly productive and efficient transport solutions. That is important for us at Volvo Trucks; all our offerings emerge from the customers' needs and end with their satisfaction with a focus on customers' success." He also added "The world is changing at an ever-faster pace. But the need for safety and efficiency will never change. The demand for transport will grow. Certainly in new forms and under different conditions. We will have to take our innovative powers and safety philosophy to new levels."
Volvo FM 380 8X4 – Most efficient and flexible solution for unique demands of Construction. The product is 'Born to Work' – The one's that own a Volvo FM appreciate the details that help them do a better job in everyday situations. The robustness of this design is going to help them get more work done with less delay. The Volvo FM 380 is an exceedingly flexible truck. The aestically and aerodynamically designed product is a superior product. All in all, it's a friendly, safe and hardworking truck. The FM380 8X4 provide for particularly economical operation with their fuel-efficient l-Shift gearbox, the extended service lives of many components, low repair and maintenance costs and high body-mounting ability. The FM 380 8×4 offers the largest capacity body in the segment delivering highest productivity , most powerful and technologically advanced engine and is the only model in its segment to have an Automated Manual Transmission- Volvo's superior l-Shift technology- delivering higher fuel efficiency , lower maintenance and better driver comfort. Volvo FM cabin also comes with a host of safety and comfort features.
Volvo FMX 460 8X4 – A true Mining & Construction Truck
The most robust, dependable and high capacity tipper is a best-in-class solution when it comes to execute large construction projects in tough operating conditions. The superior engine technology and intelligent l-Shift transmission ensures high fuel efficiency and lowest cost per ton. A truck built for the toughest working conditions on earth. Swift, efficient transportation of large loads, without getting bogged down. And while the Volvo FMX is robust, it's also been developed to make driving construction applications easier and safer.
Volvo FM 420 6X4 Tractor – for large capacity applications
The big road and infrastructure projects require handling of large quantities of material over long distances in efficient manner. Each Volvo Tractor is built with enhanced features, strengthened chassis and a more powerful driveline configuration, to get the difficult job done quicker and easier. The large payload capacity can be attributed to the powerful Volvo engine, superior transmission and a weight optimized design.
Dinakar B, Senior Vice President – Sales, Marketing & Aftermarket, Volvo Trucks India, VE Commercial Vehicles said, "What is most striking is the flow of innovations and the constant urge to go further and deliver 'Customer Success', push limits and break new ground. There is always expectation in the air, as to what more can be done; always curiosity about what challenge comes next. Looking at our journey, it also becomes very apparent that building trucks is an undertaking that grows in complexity over time – more commitments, considerations, responsibilities and requirements. Volvo Trucks is geared up for the challenges to come. With the launch of FM380 8×4 & the first of its kind FMX 460 8×4 19.5 Cu.M Granite Body, we are geared up to raise the current standards of productivity, efficiency and reliability in construction segment to support our customers in achieving higher operational efficiency and savings with timely delivery of projects."
What sets it apart?
- Large capacity body, resulting in higher productivity.
- Powerful & fuel-efficient engine & matching driveline.
- Higher gradeability, better productivity and suitability for toughest applications
- l-Shift transmission for heavy duty applications.
- Best-in-class cabins.
- Dynafleet, Volvo Trucks Fleet management system – Shows you the way to a more profitable transport operation.
- Wherever our customers are, access to service, Transport solutions and people is never far away. That is what we at Volvo Trucks are about. Maximum uptime and full support to all our stakeholders.
- Customized service packages.
Extreme work environment, the products need to handle extreme stress, contact with abrasive material and maximum payloads. In the construction business there is an extremely high demand for solutions that are efficient and deliver high productivity. There is a lot of pressure to increase the size of the project, by decreasing the time; hence efficiency and productivity play a very important role.
Volvo range of solutions delivers what the reality of construction transport requires. On site. And on the road. On our journey called progress, we are set to be a part of the exciting growth opportunity.
@EPC World Media
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