VOLVO FMX TRUCKS – EXTREME MOBILITY
When mud or sand have swallowed the road, the only way to stay out of trouble is to keep moving. Automatic Traction Control (ATC) makes sure you do just that. This revolutionary feature automatically engages the front axle at the exact moment you need it – and disengages it when you don’t. Then there’s Volvo Dynamic Steering, which makes steering effortless and smooths out every bump in the road.
BENEFITS OF A SELECTABLE DRIVEN FRONT AXLE
DON’T COMPROMISES A driven front axle gets you out of trouble. But when it’s engaged, it impairs manoeuvrability. Unlike permanent all-wheel drive systems, Automatic Traction Control gives you the best of both worlds. When the driven front axle is engaged, you get all the traction you need. And when it’s disengaged, you improve the manoeuvrability of your truck. |
 NO SWEAT STEERINGWhen things are rough under the wheels, you’ll want Volvo Dynamic Steering. The smart technology provides up to 85% additional steering force and cancels out disturbances. So you can sit back, and enjoy a smoother, more stable and less strenuous ride. |
 LIFT THE AXLE. TIGHTER TURNSTandem Axle Lift lets you disengage and raise one of the drive axles. When the axle is raised, the truck behaves similar to a 4×2 or a 6×2, resulting in a tighter turning radius and significantly improving manoeuvrability. It also reduces fuel consumption by up to 3%. |
| STEEPER HILLS, DEEPER DITCHES We moved the driven front drive axle 100 millimetres forward, giving the truck a better approach angle. And redesigned it to be stronger and more streamlined. We also integrated the parallel rod behind the axle beam, making the sturdy axle casing the lowest point of the vehicle and significantly improving ground clearance when fully laden. |