Volvo A20 articulated dump truck Specs (1987-1995)

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.

Transport length34 ft (10.4 m)
Transport height10.2 ft (3.1 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 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