Capital Equipment News February 2021

The new Volvo FH, Volvo FH16, Volvo FM and Volvo FMX are now available in the local market.

By combining a powerful 16- ℓ engine of up to 700 hp, with improved manoeuvrability, the latest safety technology and greater driver support, the new Volvo FH16 gives superior productivity for the most demanding transport tasks.

Volvo FH Volvo Trucks’ new Volvo FH is made for a truck’s most precious cargo – the driver. With a re-imagined cab, innovative safety features and a driver-focused working environment, the key aim of the new design is to give the driver a more productive, safe and comfortable life on the road. The Volvo FH series has been a favourite among truck drivers for many years, especially for those who spend a good continuing our clear focus on designing trucks and offering services that can help drivers do an outstanding job,” says Hörberg. “A good driver can make a huge contribution to a fleet owner’s profitability. By launching this new truck, which prioritises the professional driver’s productivity and comfort, we have taken an important step forward in helping our customers attract and retain the best drivers in the industry.” The attention given to drivers is most obvious in the updated interior working environment. Their workspace is centred portion of their lives on the road. “With the new Volvo FH, we are resolution instrument display and includes an open storage space with motion-sensor controlled lighting. The instrument display allows the driver to choose up to four different screen views, depending on the driving situation and the information they on a modernised dashboard, which features a fully digital 12-inch high

Volvo Trucks South Africa’s launch of four new-generation extra heavy commercial vehicles – the Volvo FH, FH16, FM and FMX – is the biggest in the company’s history

All the new models are locally assembled at Volvo Trucks South Africa’s plant in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

All the new models are equipped with a new driver interface for information and communication, aimed at making it easier to overview and manage different functions, creating less stress and distraction

The new Volvo FMX features the heaviest addition to Volvo’s chassis range – a 38-t bogie that allows for a gross combination weight of up to 150 t

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Control (ACC) for speeds down to zero km/h and Downhill control that automatically activates the service brakes when extra brake force is needed to maintain constant downhill speed. “Safety is in the Volvo DNA and the safety features of our new truck range reflect our commitment to increasing safety for all road users,” states Hörberg.

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CAPITAL EQUIPMENT NEWS FEBRUARY 2021