Key specifications for the Volvo A50 articulated dump truck (2025-2026) include high engine power at 516 hp (385 kW) together with above-average weight at 74,075 lb (33.6 t). Another useful figure is dump capacity at 36.4 yd³ (27.8 m³).
Specification profile
2025-2026
Weight: 74,075 lb (33.6 t)Engine power: 516 hp (385 kW)Dump Capacity: 36.4 yd³ (27.8 m³)Travel speed: 35.4 mph (57 km/h)
74,075 lb (33.6 t)Weight
516 hp (385 kW)Engine power
36.4 yd³ (27.8 m³)Dump Capacity
35.4 mph (57 km/h)Travel speed
1,900 rpmEngine speed at max torque
11.7 ft (3.57 m)Transport width
11.9 ft (3.62 m)Transport height
10.7 ft (3.25 m)Loading Height
How it compares
Low, average or high?
Engine power
High
516 hp (385 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
74,075 lb (33.6 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
36.4 yd³ (27.8 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
Above average
11.7 ft (3.57 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 above the typical figure.
Transport height
Average
11.9 ft (3.62 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 filterYES
Heated Dump BodyNO
TailgateNO
Overview
Model information
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
|---|---|
| Model | A50 articulated dump truck |
| Model year / production | 2025-2026 |
Full specifications
Technical details
Performance
Engine power516 hp (385 kW)
Maximum torque2750/1100 Nm
Engine speed at max torque1,900 rpm
Travel speed35.4 mph (57 km/h)
Dimensions
Loading Height10.7 ft (3.25 m)
Transport height11.9 ft (3.62 m)
Transport length37.4 ft (11.4 m)
Transport width11.7 ft (3.57 m)
Outside turning radius30.8 ft (9.39 m)
Capacity & weight
Dump Capacity36.4 yd³ (27.8 m³)
Weight74,075 lb (33.6 t)
Net Load99,208 lb (45 t)
Engine & drivetrain
Displacement4.25 US gal (16.1 L)
Emission levelV
Engine manufacturerVolvo
Engine typeD16J
Number of cylinders6.0
Setup & fitment
Standard tyres875/65 R 29
Features
Air conditioningNo
Diesel particulate filterYes
Other specifications
Model seriesA
Central LubricationNo
Heated Dump BodyNo
TailgateNo
