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a50 Articulated Haulers

Product ID: A50
Description

The A50 takes the proven Volvo full suspension concept to new heights with a 45-tonne (99.210 lb) payload, adding a completely new class of machine to the Volvo Articulated Hauler range. When working over rough terrain such as quarries, mines and large constructions sites, look no further than the A50 for faster cycle times, optimum efficiency and superior operator comfort.

Features and Benefits
  • Intuitive in-cab interface
  • A new level in operator comfort
  • 5% reduction in service costs
  • New Volvo transmission
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  • Full Specifications
Heaped Capacity
Imperial Unit yd³
Imperial Value 36.4
Metric Unit m³
Metric Value 27.8
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Payload
Imperial Unit lbs
Imperial Value 99208
Metric Unit kg
Metric Value 45000
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Engine Manufacturer Volvo
Engine Model D16J
Number Of Cylinders 6
After Treatment System 3 Selective Catalytic Reduction
Displacement 982 Inches³ (16.1 ltr)
Rated Speed 1900 rpm
Engine Output - Gross 516 hp (385 kW)
Torque 2028 lbf / ft (2750 Nm)
Drive Configuration 6 x 6
Final Drive Planetary
Transmission Type PowerTronic
Traction Control Yes
Front Differential Locking
Second Axle Differential Locking
Third Axle Differential Locking
Centre Transfer Differential Locking
Tire Size - Standard 875 / 65 R29
Front Suspension - Type Fully Hydraulic
Front Suspension Nitrogen/Oil-Filled Struts - Auto Levelling
Rear Suspension - Type Fully Hydraulic
Rear Suspension Nitrogen/Oil-Filled Struts
Service Brake - Type Wet Multi Disc
Dimensions
Length - Overall 37 ft 5 in (11399 mm)
Height - Over Cab 11 ft 11 in (3624 mm)
Height - Max 11 ft 11 in (3624 mm)
Ground Clearance 25 inches (627 mm)
Width Over Tires 11 ft 9 in (3570 mm)
Width - Transport 11 ft 9 in (3570 mm)
Width - Operating 11 ft 9 in (3570 mm)
Wheelbase 18 ft 9 in (5738 mm)
Length - Body 19 ft 8 in (5998 mm)
Loading Height 10 ft 8 in (3249 mm)
Full Dump Height 24 ft 8 in (7525 mm)
Hoist - Type Twin, 1-Stage
Dump Angle 69 °
Approach Angle 25.5 °
Articulation Angle 45 ± °
Turning Radius - Outside 30 ft 10 in (9394 mm)
Turning Radius - Inside 14 ft 8 in (4480 mm)
Capacities
Fuel Tank 149 gallons (US) (563 ltr)
Heaped Capacity 36.4 yd³ (27.8 m³)
Performance
Cycle Time - Raise 12 s
Unladen Axle Load - Front 38427 lbs (17430 kg)
Unladen Axle Load - Rear 35649 lbs (16170 kg)
Laden Axle Load - Front 51390 lbs (23310 kg)
Laden Axle Load - Rear 121872 lbs (55280 kg)
Front - Unladen 14.9 PSI (103 kPa)
Rear - Unladen 7 PSI (48 kPa)
Front - Laden 20 PSI (138 kPa)
Rear - Laden 23.6 PSI (163 kPa)
Speed - Forward Maximum 35.4 mph (57 kph)
Speed - Reverse Maximum 10.1 mph (16.3 kph)
Weights
Net Weight 74075 lbs (33600 kg)
Payload 99208 lbs (45000 kg)
Gross Weight 173261 lbs (78590 kg)
  • Winnipeg, MB
  • Whitehorse, YT
  • Campbell River, BC
  • Cranbrook, BC
  • Fort St. John, BC
  • Kamloops, BC
  • Nanaimo, BC
  • Prince George, BC
  • Terrace, BC
  • Vancouver, BC
  • Vernon, BC
  • Williams Lake, BC
  • Acheson, AB
  • Calgary, AB
  • Fort McMurray, AB
  • Grande Prairie, AB
  • Red Deer, AB
Winnipeg, MB

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Whitehorse, YT

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Campbell River, BC

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Cranbrook, BC

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Fort St. John, BC

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Kamloops, BC

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Nanaimo, BC

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Prince George, BC

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Terrace, BC

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Vancouver, BC

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Vernon, BC

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Williams Lake, BC

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Acheson, AB

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Calgary, AB

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Fort McMurray, AB

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Grande Prairie, AB

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