Volvo A40G specs
- payload (nominal)
- 39,000 kg
- net power
- 347 kW (472 hp)
- operating weight
- 30,700 kg
- body capacity (sae 2:1 heaped)
- 24 m³
Volvo A40G dimensions
| Letter | Dimension | Metric and imperial |
|---|---|---|
| A | Overall length | 11.263 m37 ft |
| B | Body length | 5.844 m19.2 ft |
| C | Overall height (cab) | 3.599 m11.8 ft |
| D | Front of machine to front axle | 3.1 m10.2 ft |
| E | Front axle to hitch | 1.277 m4.2 ft |
| F | Front axle to first bogie axle | 4.518 m14.8 ft |
| G | Tandem axle spacing | 1.94 m6.4 ft |
| H | Rear bogie axle to rear of body | 1.706 m5.6 ft |
| J | Loading height | 3.132 m10.3 ft |
| M | Dump height (body raised) | 7.265 m23.8 ft |
| O | Overall width | 3.43 m11.3 ft |
| Z | Width over tyres | 3.403 m11.2 ft |
| Y | Track width | 2.636 m8.6 ft |
| X | Ground clearance | 0.553 m1.8 ft |
Volvo A40G specifications
Volvo A40G with EU Stage V Volvo D13J engine and 29.5R25 tyres, per Volvo's A35G/A40G Stage V brochure (2021, ref 20057406-D) - no Middle East sheet found; Volvo now lists the A40G as a past product (2014-2024), and Gulf units were often sold with the D13F (Tier 2/3) engine, whose power/torque may differ.
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Weight
- Operating weight
- 30,700 kg
- Operating weight, front axle
- 16,100 kgUnloaded
- Operating weight, rear axles
- 14,600 kgUnloaded
- Payload (nominal)
- 39,000 kg
- Total weight (loaded)
- 69,700 kg
Body
- Body capacity (SAE 2:1 heaped)
- 24 m³Standard body
- Body capacity (struck)
- 18.4 m³Standard body
- Body capacity (SAE 2:1 heaped), overhung tailgate
- 24.7 m³
- Tipping angle
- 70°
- Tipping time (loaded)
- 12 s
- Lowering time
- 10 s
- Body material
- HB450 steel; plates 8 mm front, 11 mm sides, 14 mm bottom, 16 mm chute
Engine
- Engine model
- Volvo D13J
- Emissions
- EU Stage V
- Cylinders
- 6In-line, V-ACT, VGT turbo
- Displacement
- 12.8 L
- Gross power
- 350 kW (476 hp)SAE J1995, at 1,900 rpm
- Net power
- 347 kW (472 hp)ISO 9249 / SAE J1349, at 1,900 rpm
- Max torque
- 2,525 NmGross, SAE J1995
- Max torque (net)
- 2,500 NmISO 9249 / SAE J1349, at 1,050 rpm
Transmission
- Transmission
- Volvo PowerTronic PT 2529, fully automatic planetary, 9F/3R, torque converter 2.1:1 with lock-up
- Dropbox
- Volvo IL2 ATC, 100% longitudinal dog-clutch diff lock
- Axles
- Volvo ARB H40, planetary hub reductions, 100% dog-clutch diff locks; 6x4 / 6x6 automatic
Performance
- Top speed
- 57 km/h9th gear forward
- Top speed (reverse)
- 18 km/h
- Turning radius (outer)
- 8.957 m
- Turning radius (inner)
- 4.327 m
- Steering angle
- 45°±45°, 3.4 steering-wheel turns lock to lock
- Approach angle
- 24°
Hydraulics
- Max pressure
- 26 MPaSystem max working pressure
Tyres
- Tyres
- 29.5R25 (option 875/65R25)
Volvo A40G service
What each system holds and when Volvo says to change it, with genuine filters and oils. The oil grade for your build is in its operator's manual.
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- Engine oil, with filter
- 51 L
- Engine oil and filter, change every
- 1,000 hours
Fluid: Volvo Engine Oil, with Volvo High Performance filters (Volvo A35G / A40G brochure (Stage V))
Volvo's 1,000-hour change holds only with its own oil and filters; with any other oil, or high-sulphur fuel, the interval is shorter.
Confirm fluid grades in your machine's operator's manual: they vary by build year and climate.
Service capacities
- Fuel tank
- 480 L126.8 US gal
- DEF / AdBlue tank
- 39 L10.3 US gal
- Engine oil, with filter
- 51 L13.5 US gal
- Cooling system
- 44 L11.6 US gal
- Brake cooling system
- 188 L49.7 US gal
- Transmission
- 43 L11.4 US gal
- Hydraulic tank
- 174 L46 US gal
Service intervals
- Engine oil and filter
- 1,000 hours
- Greasing
- 250 hours
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- Length
- 11.26m
- Width
- 3.43m
- Height
- 3.6m
- Weight
- 30.7t
- RoadA 3 or 4-axle lowbed
- Width3.43 m wide: over 2.6 m usually needs an oversize permit and escort
- SeaA 40 ft flat rack, out of gauge (over-width, over-height): expect a surcharge
Volvo A40G prices and listings in the UAE
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Typical hire, per daymedian of 11
AED 750 /day
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Request a Volvo A40GAbout the Volvo A40G
The Volvo A40G is a 30.7-tonne articulated dump truck with a Volvo D13J engine rated at 347 kW (472 hp).
For transport it measures 11.263 m long and 3.43 m wide, and its tank holds 480 L of fuel.
An articulated dump truck: an off-road hauler that bends in the middle and drives all its wheels, for carrying loads across rough, soft sites.
Typical jobs: hauling earth on construction sites, quarry and pit work, moving material over soft ground, road building.
Volvo A40G questions
How much does a Volvo A40G weigh?
30,700 kg (67,682 lb) in working order, with fuel, operator and standard attachment.
What engine and horsepower does the Volvo A40G have?
A Volvo D13J engine rated at 347 kW (472 hp) net.
How much can a Volvo A40G carry?
Its rated payload is 39,000 kg (85,980 lb).
What are the Volvo A40G's dimensions?
11.26 m long, 3.43 m wide and 3.60 m high, from Volvo's dimension drawing.
How do you transport a Volvo A40G?
Road: a 3 or 4-axle lowbed. Width: 3.43 m wide: over 2.6 m usually needs an oversize permit and escort. Sea: a 40 ft flat rack, out of gauge (over-width, over-height): expect a surcharge.
What is the Volvo A40G's fuel tank capacity?
480 L (126.8 US gal).
How much oil does a Volvo A40G take?
Engine oil: 51 L (13.5 US gal). Hydraulic oil: 174 L (46 US gal).
How often does a Volvo A40G need an oil change?
Volvo sets the engine oil and filter at every 1,000 hours; in hot, dusty work, check the operator's manual for a shorter interval.
What are the Volvo A40G's main competitors?
The machines nearest it in size are the Cat 740, the Cat 745, the Cat 730. Each has a side-by-side comparison on EquipmentsFinder.
Is the Volvo A40G sold in the UAE?
Yes. The Volvo A40G is sold in the UAE and the Gulf, the USA, other markets worldwide; builds can differ by market, so check emissions and options with the dealer.
What is a Volvo A40G used for?
An articulated dump truck: an off-road hauler that bends in the middle and drives all its wheels, for carrying loads across rough, soft sites. Typical jobs: hauling earth on construction sites, quarry and pit work, moving material over soft ground, road building.
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