Volvo Automobile Parts FM 42R B9 HCM User Guide

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VOLVO FM 260 - 380 4x2 Rigid 

Rear Air Suspension - Euro3 

Model Code FM 42R B9 HCM 



Chassis Dimensions mm 


A 

Wheelbase. 

3400 

3700 

4000 

4300 

4600 

4900 

5200 

5600 

6000 

6300 

6500 

6700 

B 

Centre of rear axle to back of cab. 

2860 

3160 

3460 

3760 

4060 

4360 

4660 

5060 

5460 

5760 

5960 

6160 

C 

Overall Chassis Length (maximum legal length 12m) 

6655 

7105 

7505 

8005 

8505 

8955 

9455 

10055 10655 

11205 11555 11805 

D Min 

Rear Overhang (Min). 

1395 

1395 

1395 

1395 

1395 

1395 

1395 

1395 

1395 

1395 

1395 

1395 

D Max 

Rear Overhang (Max). 

1895 

2045 

2145 

2345 

2545 

2695 

2895 

3095 

3295 

3545 

3695 

3745 

Largest fuel tank RFIS with frame mounted exhaust (litres)... 

530 

690 

810 

810 

810 

810 

900 

900 

900 

900 

900 

900 


Chassis Weights kg 2) 


Front Axle . 4250 4260 4280 4300 4320 4340 4350 4370 4390 4450 4450 4460 

Rear Axle. 1830 1850 1880 1900 1930 1950 1970 1980 2010 2090 2120 2140 

Kerb Weight. 6080 6110 6160 6200 6250 6290 6320 6350 6400 6540 6570 6600 


Turning Diameter mm 


Turning Circle Diameter Kerb to Kerb. 12200 13100 14000 14900 15800 16700 17700 18900 20100 21000 21600 22300 

Turning Circle Diameter Wall to Wall. 13800 14800 15700 16600 17500 18400 19400 20600 21800 22700 23300 24000 


Plated Weights kg 3) 

Plated 

Design 

Gross Vehicle Weight 

18000 

20000 

Gross Combination Weight 

21500 

23500 

Front Axle 

7100 

7100 

Rear Axle 

11500 

13000 


Important Notes 


1) Chassis Dimensions 

Cab Height: -60mm for low roof sleeper cab L2H1 -LOW, 

+96mm for sleeper cab L2H1, +533mm for Globetrotter L2H2. 

Front axle to back of cab intake: +434mm for sleeper and Globetrotter cab. 

Rear overhang used for vehicle weight calculation is the maximum rear overhang 
(D Max) for selected wheelbase. 

Height can vary ± 10 mm for air suspension. 

All dimensions are for unladen chassis. 


Weights and dimensions based upon the following tyres - 
Front: 295/80R22.5 
Rear: 295/80R22.5 


2) Chassis Weights 

Chassis weight includes oil, water, 70 litres fuel and without driver. Weights can 
vary ± 2% and vary depending on options chosen. 

3) Plated Weights 

To obtain an 8000kg front axle 315/80R22.5 tyres must be specified. 

9000kg front axle available with 385/65 or 385/55R22.5 or tyres. 

GCW with trailer brakes 40000kg legal - subject to driveline. 

For more detailed weight information, including optional equipment weights, ask 
your Volvo sales contact to enter your specification into the Volvo Weight 
Information system (WIS). 

Do NOT use this drawing for bodybuilding. 

Refer to Volvo Bodybuilder Instructions and chassis drawing 3199793 or 3199784. 





























































FM 260 - 380 4x2 Rigid Rear Air Suspension - Euro3 


Driveline Performance at 18tonne 


Key 

■ Standard equipment 
□ Factory mounted optional equipment 


ENGINE D9A 

Six cylinder four stroke turbo charged and 
intercooled diesel engine with electronically 
controlled fuel rate and injection timing. Four 
valves per cylinder, and centrally located vertical 
unit injection controlled by an overhead camshaft. 
Exhaust pressure regulator and viscous cooling 
fan standard. Electronic control includes top 
speed limiter & cruise control functions. Net 
output according to: ISO 1585. 

■ D9A260 - max power 260hp (191 kW)* 
Torque 1250Nm (922lb.ft) @ 1000-1400rpm 

□ D9A300 - max power 300hp (220kW)* 
Torque 1400Nm (1033lb.ft) @ I100-1400rpm 

□ D9A340 - max power 340hp (250kW)* 
Torque 1600Nm (1 ISOIb.ft) @ 1200-1400rpm 

□ D9A380 - max power 380hp (279kW)* 
Torque 1700Nm (1253lb.ft) @ 1200-1500rpm 
* Maximum power delivered @ 1900rpm. 

Cylinder bore x stroke. 120 x 138 mm 

Compression ratio.18.5:1 

Displacement.9.4 litres 

Oil change volume including filter.26 litres 

Cooling volume.36 litres 

Maximum engine speed.2100 rpm 

Economic rev range. 12-1800rpm 

Emission level. Euro3 

□ Inlet preheat for temperatures below -15 e C 

□ Engine driven pto with flange or hydraulic drive, 
torque 650Nm on the move & lOOONm stationary. 

CLUTCH CS43B-OR 


Type.reinforced single plate 

Diameter. 430mm 

Total area.2000cm 2 


MANUALGEARBOXES 

■ V2009 9 speed range □ VI708 8 speed range 

□ V2214 14 speed range and splitter 

GEARBOX V2009 

9 speed range gearbox with eight forward 
gears,one forward crawler and two reverse gears 
12 3 4 

Low range 10.18:1 7.16:1 5.05:1 3.75:1 

High range 2.72:1 1.91:1 1.35:1 1.00:1 

Reverse Low 16.41:1 High 4.38:1 

Crawler 16.85:1 

Oil change volume.12litres 

l-SHIFT AUTOMATED GEARBOX 

□V2412IS 12 speed l-shift auto-mechanical gear¬ 
box with five programs to suit different operations 

□ Basic □ Comfort 

□ Fuel and Economy - featuring "Eco-Roll" 

□ Fuel and Economy & Comfort 

AUTOMATIC GEARBOXES 

□ V1705PT Powertronic 5 speed automatic 

□ V1906PT Powertronic 6 speed automatic 
Five or six-speed automatic gearbox with no power 
loss gear change function featuring a hydraulic 
torque converter with automatic lock up. 

REAR AXLES 

Single reduction cast hypoid axle with diff. lock. 

■ RS1344B .Design capacity 44,000kg 

Recommended ratio.3.08:1 

Optional ratios. 2.64, 2.85, 3.36:1 

Oil capacity.18.5 litres 

□ RS1356SV.Design capacity 56,000kg 

Recommended ratio.3.10:1 

Optional ratios. 2.50, 2.79, 3.44:1 

Oil capacity.18.5 litres 

Check driveline suitability in VSS/PERF 


Rear axle ratio 

3.08 

3.36 

3.70 

Engine revs at 56mph 

1450 

1582 

1742 

Startability in first % 

3.08 

3.36 

3.70 

D9A260 

30.6 

35.2 

41.2 

D9A300 

31.4 

36.1 

42.0 

D9A340 

34.8 

39.9 

44.5 

D9A380 

36.9 

41.4 

45.4 

Max. grade in top % 

3.08 

3.36 

3.70 

D9A260 

2.4 

2.9 

3.5 

D9A300 

2.8 

3.4 

4.0 

D9A340 

3.5 

4.1 

4.8 

D9A380 

3.8 

4.4 

5.2 


Calculations based on 295/80R22.5 tyres. 


FUEL TANKS 

D-shaped aluminium tanks mounted on RHS. 
710mm diameter tanks include: 

■ 330litre □ 450 litre □ 530 litre □ 650litre 

□ 690litre □ 730litre □ 81 Olitre 

See front page for maximum fuel volumes. 

ELECTRICAL 

Electronic integrated architecture based on data 
buses. 24 volt electrical system with main switch. 

■ Battery ... 2x170 Ah □ Battery . 2x225 Ah 

■ Alternator. 90A □ Battery . 2x140 Ah 

□ ADR .... ADR-BAS2 

WHEELS & TYRES 

■ Pressed steel wheels 


Chassis Features 


FRAME 

Constant frame width of 850 mm from 1900 mm 
behind the cab. Flange width 90 mm. 

■ Thickness 6 mm.FRAME66 

From wheelbase 3400 to 6000mm 

□ Thickness 7 mm.FRAME77 

mandatory with 9.Of front axle 

■ Thickness 8 mm.FRAME88 

From wheelbase 6300 to 6700mm 

□ 5mm Inner liner (FRAME88 only) FIL-TXEF 

■ Section Height 300mm.FRAMEHIGH 

STEERING 


□ Aluminium wheels - 

Tyre Rim 

■ 295/80R22.5 8.25 

□ 315/80R22.5 9.00 

□ 385/65R22.5 11.75 

□ 385/55 R22.5 11.75 

□ 315/70R22.5 9.00 


matt or polished 
F/axle load Comment 
7100kg 
8000kg 

9000kg Front only 
9000kg Front only 
7500kg 


EXHAUST SYSTEM 

■ Horizontal exhaust right outlet. ESH-RIGHT 

□ Horizontal exhaust rear outlet.. ESH-REAR 

□ Horizontal exhaust vertical pipe ESH-VERT 


□ Vertical silencer. ESV-VERT 

□ CRT Exhaust particulate trap.CRT 


Integral power assisted steering with variable 
ratios and steering wheel lock. Recirculating ball 
and nut type. Steering angle of 50 degrees. 


AXLES 

■ Front axle load 7100 kg.FAL7.1 

□ Front axle load 7500 kg .FAL7.5 

□ Front axle load 8000 kg.FAL8.0 

□ Front axle load 9000 kg.FAL9.0 

■ Rear axle load 13000 kg.RAL13 


See frame & wheels & tyres section 

SUSPENSION - FRONT 


CHASSIS MOUNTED EQUIPMENT 


■ Low air intake.AIRIN-LO 

□ High air intake.AIRIN-HI 

□ Three piece rear wings.RFEND-B 

□ Jack and tools 


□ Chassis toolbox left side this option can be 
limited with some fuel tank options 

□ Sparewheel carrier on left side partially under 
battery box. 

□ One or two wheel chocks are available 

□ Rear underrun guard 

□ Sideguards 

□ Chassis side skirts 


Parabolic leaf spring with stabiliser and shock 
absorbers. 

■ Spring leaves (FST-PAR).2 

□ Spring leaves (FST-PAR) 9000kg .3 

■ Standard height - front axle.FA-HIGH 

□ Front air suspension.FST-AIR 

with low front axle. FA-LOW 

Air suspension adjustment.+200/ -90mm 

□ Stiffer front stabiliser.FSTAB3 


REAR 

Road friendly air suspended drive axle with shock 
absorbers and stabiliser. Electronic controlled 
suspension regulation. 

■ 4 bag air suspension .... RAD-A4/RST-AIR2 

Adjustment chassis ht std.+180 / -90mm 

BRAKES 

Compressed air and electonic brake system EBS. 
Separate circuits for front and rear. Steel air tanks, 
air drier and brake silencers. 

Parking: spring brakes on front and drive axle. 

■ 2 cylinder compressor (1080 l/min) 

■ 1 cartridge air dryer 

■ Front and rear brake pad area 761cm 2 

■ Front and rear disc diameter 430mm 

□ EC two line trailer brakes 

■ EBS-STD with Traction Control System 

□ EBS-MED with Hill hold & Brake assistant 

Additional brake systems 

■ Exhaust brake max power 140kW (190hp) at 
2100rpm. 

□ Volvo Engine Brake, max power 264kW (360hp) 
at 2400rpm. 

□ Powertronic gearbox retarder, max power 
310kW (420 Hp) - n/a with Volvo engine brake. 


Cab 1 * 


■ Day cab.L1EH1 

□ Sleeper cab.L2H1 

□ Low roof sleeper cab. L2H1-LOW 

□ Globetrotter sleeper cab.L2H2 

□ Six man,four door crew cab.PCA80048 


□ Cab mounted airflow kit on sleeper cabs 

Cab packages 

□ Fleet □ Comfort □ Prestige 

Sleeping package 

□ 1 person □ 2 person 

'• For more detailed information, see Cab data sheet. 


Ancilliary Equipment 

POWER TAKE OFFS 

A full range of Volvo clutch independent and 
gearbox mounted power take offs together with 
a choice of hydraulic pumps are available. 


Volvo Trucks, Wedgnock Lane, Warwick, CV34 5YA. Telephone 01926 401777, Fax 01926 490991. 

The factory reserves the right to modify design and change equipment without previous notification. Printed in UK 


www.volvo.com 

Date: September 2005