The Volvo a40e 6×6 articulated dump truck (2007-2011) stands out for high engine power at 469 hp (350 kW), while above-average weight comes in at 66,580 lb (30.2 t). Another useful figure is dump capacity at 31.4 yd³ (24 m³).
Specification profile
2007-2011
Weight: 66,580 lb (30.2 t)Engine power: 469 hp (350 kW)Dump Capacity: 31.4 yd³ (24 m³)Travel speed: 35.4 mph (57 km/h)
66,580 lb (30.2 t)Weight
469 hp (350 kW)Engine power
31.4 yd³ (24 m³)Dump Capacity
35.4 mph (57 km/h)Travel speed
2,525 rpmEngine speed at max torque
11.3 ft (3.43 m)Transport width
12.3 ft (3.75 m)Transport height
10.3 ft (3.15 m)Loading Height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
469 hp (350 kW)
Low 184 hp (137 kW)Typical 363 hp (271 kW)High 523 hp (390 kW)
Engine power is well above the typical figure.
Weight
Above average
66,580 lb (30.2 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
High
31.4 yd³ (24 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 above the typical figure.
Travel speed
Above average
35.4 mph (57 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 above 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 conditioningNO
Central LubricationNO
Diesel particulate filterNO
Heated Dump BodyNO
TailgateNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
|---|---|
| Model | a40e 6×6 articulated dump truck |
| Model year / production | 2007-2011 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power469 hp (350 kW)
Engine speed at max torque2,525 rpm
Travel speed35.4 mph (57 km/h)
Dimensions
Loading Height10.3 ft (3.15 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 (8.88 m)
Capacity & weight
Dump Capacity31.4 yd³ (24 m³)
Weight66,580 lb (30.2 t)
Net Load85,980 lb (39 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement4.23 US gal (16 L)
Engine manufacturerVolvo
Engine typeD 16 DABE 3
Setup & fitment
Standard tyres29.5 R 25
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterNo
Other specifications
Model seriesA
Central LubricationNo
Heated Dump BodyNo
TailgateNo

