The Volvo a40d 6×6 articulated dump truck (2000-2007) stands out for above-average engine power at 420 hp (313 kW), while above-average weight comes in at 68,939 lb (31.3 t). It also has dump capacity of 29.4 yd³ (22.5 m³).
Specification profile
2000-2007
Weight: 68,939 lb (31.3 t)Engine power: 420 hp (313 kW)Dump Capacity: 29.4 yd³ (22.5 m³)Travel speed: 34.2 mph (55 km/h)
68,939 lb (31.3 t)Weight
420 hp (313 kW)Engine power
29.4 yd³ (22.5 m³)Dump Capacity
34.2 mph (55 km/h)Travel speed
1,200 rpmEngine speed at max torque
11.3 ft (3.43 m)Transport width
12.3 ft (3.75 m)Transport height
10.1 ft (3.08 m)Loading Height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
Above average
420 hp (313 kW)
Low 184 hp (137 kW)Typical 363 hp (271 kW)High 523 hp (390 kW)
Engine power is above the typical figure.
Weight
Above average
68,939 lb (31.3 t)
Low 33,124 lb (15 t)Typical 60,418 lb (27.4 t)High 104,940 lb (47.6 t)
Weight is above the typical figure.
Dump Capacity
Above average
29.4 yd³ (22.5 m³)
Low 14.4 yd³ (11 m³)Typical 24.7 yd³ (18.8 m³)High 38.6 yd³ (29.5 m³)
Dump Capacity is above the typical figure.
Travel speed
Average
34.2 mph (55 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
Average
11.3 ft (3.43 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 close to the typical figure.
Transport height
Average
12.3 ft (3.75 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 close to 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 conditioningYES
Central LubricationNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Heated Dump BodyNO
TailgateNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
|---|---|
| Model | a40d 6×6 articulated dump truck |
| Model year / production | 2000-2007 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power420 hp (313 kW)
Engine speed at max torque1,200 rpm
Travel speed34.2 mph (55 km/h)
Dimensions
Loading Height10.1 ft (3.08 m)
Transport height12.3 ft (3.75 m)
Transport length37 ft (11.3 m)
Transport width11.3 ft (3.43 m)
Outside turning radius29.1 ft (8.86 m)
Capacity & weight
Dump Capacity29.4 yd³ (22.5 m³)
Weight68,939 lb (31.3 t)
Net Load81,571 lb (37 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement3.17 US gal (12 L)
Engine manufacturerVolvo
Engine typeD 12 CABE 2
Setup & fitment
Standard tyres29.5 R 25
Features
Air conditioningYes
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Model seriesA
Central LubricationNo
Heated Dump BodyNo
TailgateNo
