Volvo Construction Equipment unveiled a new size class of articulated dump truck as part of its fully revamped articulated hauler lineup.
With a 50-ton payload capacity and full-suspension technology, Volvo CE says the A50 articulated hauler provides users a new option to tackle terrain in quarries, mines and large construction sites.
According to the company, the A50 delivers 10 percent more productivity and 8 percent greater fuel efficiency compared to the previous generation’s A45G FS. The A50 features improved, full-suspension technology for faster travel speed and a smoother ride, Volvo CE adds.
“Volvo invented the articulated hauler, and we are proud to keep pushing the category forward with this new addition,” says Tyler Smith, product manager of articulated haulers at Volvo CE. “Customers were asking for a truck with this payload capacity, and the A50 is a great way to achieve more for less with the same incredible strength and durability that make our articulated haulers the market favorite.”
The A50 will make its North American trade show debut March 25-27 at World of Asphalt (Booth 4713) in St. Louis.
Beyond the A50, Volvo CE made updates to seven new-generation ADTs ranging from 28- to 61-ton models. Updates in the series include improved fuel efficiency, a redesigned cab with a host of new features, enhanced safety, and simpler maintenance.
“Articulated haulers handle some of the toughest tasks in the most challenging terrain,” Smith says. “We took customer feedback and completely redesigned what was already the world’s best articulated hauler lineup. These new Volvo haul trucks are built to be the workhorses customers need to get their toughest jobs done on time and on budget.”
A new electronic system, for example, and a new Volvo-developed transmission help to reduce fuel use across the product range. Plus, Volvo CE says the new series is designed in such a way that the haulers can be adapted for future drivetrain technologies.
Also, the Volvo drivetrain with terrain memory ensures fuel efficiency without compromising power, thanks to its ability to identify and remember slippery road segments. Automatic drive, 100 percent differential locks and all-terrain bogie, and hydro-mechanical steering work together to provide traction, stability and precise control.
