Among the key figures for the Volvo A20 articulated dump truck (1987-1995) are low engine power at 198 hp (148 kW) and high weight at 76,412 lb (34.7 t). Another useful figure is dump capacity at 20.5 yd³ (15.7 m³).
Specification profile
1987-1995
Weight: 76,412 lb (34.7 t)Engine power: 198 hp (148 kW)Dump Capacity: 20.5 yd³ (15.7 m³)Travel speed: 21.1 mph (34 km/h)
76,412 lb (34.7 t)Weight
198 hp (148 kW)Engine power
20.5 yd³ (15.7 m³)Dump Capacity
21.1 mph (34 km/h)Travel speed
2,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
8.17 ft (2.49 m)Transport width
10.2 ft (3.1 m)Transport height
34 ft (10.4 m)Transport length
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Low
198 hp (148 kW)
Low 184 hp (137 kW)Typical 363 hp (271 kW)High 523 hp (390 kW)
Engine power is well below the typical figure.
Weight
High
76,412 lb (34.7 t)
Low 33,124 lb (15 t)Typical 60,418 lb (27.4 t)High 104,940 lb (47.6 t)
Weight is well above the typical figure.
Dump Capacity
Below average
20.5 yd³ (15.7 m³)
Low 14.4 yd³ (11 m³)Typical 24.7 yd³ (18.8 m³)High 38.6 yd³ (29.5 m³)
Dump Capacity is below the typical figure.
Travel speed
Low
21.1 mph (34 km/h)
Low 19.3 mph (31 km/h)Typical 32.6 mph (52.5 km/h)High 37.3 mph (60 km/h)
Travel speed is well below the typical figure.
Transport width
Below average
8.17 ft (2.49 m)
Low 8.2 ft (2.5 m)Typical 10.5 ft (3.2 m)High 13.7 ft (4.17 m)
Transport width is below the typical figure.
Transport height
Below average
10.2 ft (3.1 m)
Low 9.51 ft (2.9 m)Typical 11.7 ft (3.58 m)High 13.3 ft (4.04 m)
Transport height is below the typical figure.
Visual overview
Key measurements
Overall size
The main published dimensions shown together at a glance.
Equipment
Features & equipment
Published equipment and feature availability for this model.
Air conditioningNO
Central LubricationNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Heated Dump BodyNO
TailgateNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
|---|---|
| Model | A20 articulated dump truck |
| Model year / production | 1987-1995 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power198 hp (148 kW)
Maximum torque680/1700 Nm
Engine speed at max torque2,200 rpm
Travel speed21.1 mph (34 km/h)
Dimensions
Transport height10.2 ft (3.1 m)
Transport length34 ft (10.4 m)
Transport width8.17 ft (2.49 m)
Capacity & weight
Dump Capacity20.5 yd³ (15.7 m³)
Weight76,412 lb (34.7 t)
Net Load89,905 lb (40.8 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Cylinder bore × stroke104.77×130 mm
Displacement1.78 US gal (6.73 L)
Engine manufacturerVolvo
Engine typeTD71G
Number of cylinders6.0
Setup & fitment
Standard tyresF:18-R25. R:20.5/R25
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Central LubricationNo
Heated Dump BodyNo
TailgateNo
