Volvo a20c articulated dump truck Specs (1995-1997)

Among the key figures for the Volvo a20c articulated dump truck (1995-1997) are low engine power at 228 hp (170 kW) and low weight at 36,156 lb (16.4 t). Another useful figure is dump capacity at 15.7 yd³ (12 m³).
Specification profile

1995-1997

Weight: 36,156 lb (16.4 t)Engine power: 228 hp (170 kW)Dump Capacity: 15.7 yd³ (12 m³)Travel speed: 29.2 mph (47 km/h)
36,156 lb (16.4 t)Weight
228 hp (170 kW)Engine power
15.7 yd³ (12 m³)Dump Capacity
29.2 mph (47 km/h)Travel speed
2,400 rpmEngine speed at max torque
8.17 ft (2.49 m)Transport width
10.3 ft (3.15 m)Transport height
31.2 ft (9.51 m)Transport length
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

228 hp (170 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

Low

36,156 lb (16.4 t)
Low 33,124 lb (15 t)Typical 60,418 lb (27.4 t)High 104,940 lb (47.6 t)

Weight is well below the typical figure.

Dump Capacity

Low

15.7 yd³ (12 m³)
Low 14.4 yd³ (11 m³)Typical 24.7 yd³ (18.8 m³)High 38.6 yd³ (29.5 m³)

Dump Capacity is well below the typical figure.

Travel speed

Below average

29.2 mph (47 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 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

10.3 ft (3.15 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.

Transport length31.2 ft (9.51 m)
Transport height10.3 ft (3.15 m)
Transport width8.17 ft (2.49 m)
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 a20c articulated dump truck
Model year / production 1995-1997
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power228 hp (170 kW)
Maximum torque775/570 Nm
Engine speed at max torque2,400 rpm
Travel speed29.2 mph (47 km/h)

Dimensions

Transport height10.3 ft (3.15 m)
Transport length31.2 ft (9.51 m)
Transport width8.17 ft (2.49 m)

Capacity & weight

Dump Capacity15.7 yd³ (12 m³)
Weight36,156 lb (16.4 t)
Net Load44,092 lb (20 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke104.77×130 mm
Displacement1.78 US gal (6.73 L)
Engine manufacturerVolvo
Engine typeTD71KF
Number of cylinders6.0

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres20.5R25

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

Central LubricationNo
Heated Dump BodyNo
TailgateNo