Use Cases
Common use cases include construction and aggregate delivery (quarry-to-site tipper runs) and municipal works/waste removal where short-haul, frequent tipping and maneuverability matter. The FM 400 (4x2) is ideal where high payload per trip and compact turning radius are needed.
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Detailed Description
The Volvo FM 400 typically uses Volvo’s inline-6 heavy-duty engine family (D13 variants) tuned around 400 HP, providing strong torque for loaded climbs and efficient cycle work; chassis layouts for FM allow 4x2 rigid configurations with axle loadings configurable to local regulations. Payload and gross vehicle weights vary with body selection, but FM tippers in the 400 HP class commonly show payloads in the ~11–18 tonne range and body volumes from ~10–21 m³, depending on sidewall height and body material.
The body and underframe are customizable (steel or Hardox®-type wear steel, various tailgate and hydraulic options, single/double-acting cylinders, and different chute/tipper geometries), so customers can optimize capacity, volumetric efficiency and service life for aggregates, sand, demolition spoil or municipal waste. Typical support items like fuel tank size, transmission choice (manual or I-Shift/automated) and wheelbase are selected to match payload and local road limits.
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Detailed specifications
| Item | Typical / Approx. Value |
|---|---|
| Model family | Volvo FM 400 (Tipper / Dump) |
| Engine | Volvo D13-series inline-6, ~12.8 L (400 HP variant). |
| Rated Power | 400 HP (≈294 kW). |
| Drive configuration | 4x2 (single rear drive axle) — common rigid tipper layout. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | Typical ranges: 19–31 t (depends on spec & local registration). |
| Typical payload | ≈11–18 t (depending on body and chassis). |
| Body volume (approx.) | ≈10–21 m³ (varies by sidewall height and body design). |
| Fuel tank (typical) | 270–500 L (depends on tank option). |
| Transmission | Manual or Volvo I-Shift automated options (up to 12/14 speeds). |
| Customization | Body material (steel/Hardox), tailgate types,
hydraulic packages, axle ratings — configurable. |
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