Volvo A28 6×6 articulated dump truck Specs (1988-2003)

The Volvo A28 6×6 articulated dump truck (1988-2003) combines low engine power at 272 hp (203 kW) with low weight at 43,872 lb (19.9 t). It also has dump capacity of 18.3 yd³ (14 m³).
Specification profile

1988-2003

Weight: 43,872 lb (19.9 t)Engine power: 272 hp (203 kW)Dump Capacity: 18.3 yd³ (14 m³)Travel speed: 32.4 mph (52.2 km/h)
43,872 lb (19.9 t)Weight
272 hp (203 kW)Engine power
18.3 yd³ (14 m³)Dump Capacity
32.4 mph (52.2 km/h)Travel speed
2,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
9.02 ft (2.75 m)Transport width
10.5 ft (3.19 m)Transport height
32.4 ft (9.89 m)Transport length
How it compares

Low, average or high?

Engine power

Low

272 hp (203 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

43,872 lb (19.9 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

18.3 yd³ (14 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

Average

32.4 mph (52.2 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 close to the typical figure.

Transport width

Below average

9.02 ft (2.75 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

10.5 ft (3.19 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 length32.4 ft (9.89 m)
Transport height10.5 ft (3.19 m)
Transport width9.02 ft (2.75 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 A28 6×6 articulated dump truck
Model year / production 1988-2003
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Engine power272 hp (203 kW)
Maximum torque1100/811 Nm
Engine speed at max torque2,200 rpm
Travel speed32.4 mph (52.2 km/h)

Dimensions

Transport height10.5 ft (3.19 m)
Transport length32.4 ft (9.89 m)
Transport width9.02 ft (2.75 m)

Capacity & weight

Dump Capacity18.3 yd³ (14 m³)
Weight43,872 lb (19.9 t)
Net Load55,997 lb (25.4 t)

Engine & drivetrain

Cylinder bore × stroke120×140 mm
Displacement2.54 US gal (9.6 L)
Engine manufacturerVolvo
Engine typeTD102GA
Number of cylinders6.0

Setup & fitment

Standard tyres23.5R25

Features

Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo

Other specifications

Central LubricationNo
Heated Dump BodyNo
TailgateNo