Volvo FM 400

The cost of Volvo FM 400 starts from around Rs 82 lakh. This cargo carrier from the Swedish auto giant is available in seven variants.

Volvo FM 400 comes with a maximum payload carrying capacity of 11760 kg. It is a rugged and powerful tipper truck, ideal for transporting coal, stones, sand, and iron and steel products.

The Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) of Volvo FM 400 is 31000 kg. It is an excellent heavy-duty tipper which can be used in construction and mining sites. The truck comes with an impressive off-roading capability of 53 per cent, making it a reliable vehicle for navigating through rough terrains.

Beating at the heart of Volvo FM 400 is a Euro-III compliant, 6-cylinder, 12800cc, Volvo D13A motor with Engine Management System (EMS). It generates a mammoth 400bhp @ 1400-1800rpm and a peak torque of 2000Nm @ 1050-1400rpm. The transmission duties get carried out by a 14-speed manual transmission gearbox. The tipper can run at a top speed of 87 kmph.

Volvo FM 400 comes with an overall length of 9824 mm, a width of 2600 mm, and a height of 3800 mm. The vehicle has an impressive ground clearance of 285 mm.

Volvo FM 400 faces stiff competition from ATA LPK 3118 9S RMC​, Volvo FMX 440, and Scania P410 8X4.