Volvo Construction Equipment updates G-series haulers

Volvo Construction Equipment, Göteborg, Sweden, updated its G-Series haulers and added a new model, the A45G.

The three smallest of the G-Series haulers now have a 1-ton higher capacity than before, including: Volvo A25G at 27.5 tons, A30G at 32 tons and A35G at 38 tons. The A40G remains at 43 tons, and the new A45G / A45G FS has a 45-ton capacity. The A45G and A45G FS are powered by the latest Volvo D16, 16-liter, Tier 4 Final engine, with 469 horsepower.

Among the array of line improvements are the new Volvo Dynamic Drive and Dynamic Volvo Engine Brake (VEB) systems. Dynamic Drive provides an improved gear shifting strategy that takes into consideration both the payload and the gradient of the slope. The machine is designed to automatically detect when to choose a higher starting gear or when to shift up earlier. When conditions require, the machine is designed to prolong the gear.

With the new Dynamic VEB system, the torque and shift points are now dynamically adjusted against the current load, inclination and rolling resistance.

The G-Series haulers can work in 4 by 6 and 6 by 6 drive combinations—allowing for both off-road capability and reduced fuel consumption. Available on the new A45G FS is a fully hydraulic suspension on all wheels.

On-Board Weighing now comes standard on the A35G, A40G and A45G, and is a newly available option for the A25G and A30G. The system is fully automatic. Three load indicator lights alert both the hauler operator and the excavator operator when nominal load has been reached and can warn the operators of overloading. The hauler operator can also see, in real-time, the actual tonnage displayed on the in-cab Contronics display, which also includes a new Econometer feature showing fuel economy in the form of gallon per transported ton, per work cycle for the last 10 cycles. This data is also shared and remotely accessible by the fleet manager through CareTrack, Volvo’s telematics system.

A number of new safety features come standard on the G-Series articulated haulers, including Hill Assist and a dump support system. Hill Assist holds the hauler in place on steep slopes without the need to engage the parking brake. The feature automatically activates when arriving at a complete stop on a hill and is disengaged when the operator accelerates. The dump support system allows the operator to see the percentage side inclination of the truck and set allowable parameters for safe dumping operations.