Volvo Roundnose
The Volvo LV120/130/140/150-series, or the Roundnose was a medium-size truck produced by Swedish automaker Volvo between 1939 and 1954.
| Volvo Roundnose | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Also called | Volvo LV120 – 154 Volvo L221 – 249 |
| Production | 1939 – 1954, approx. 43,500 produced[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Medium size truck |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Volvo inline 6 |
| Transmission | 4-speed non-syncro manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3.4 m (133.9 in) – 5.3 m (208.7 in)[1] |
| Curb weight | 6,400 kg (14,109.6 lb) – 12,300 kg (27,116.9 lb) (gross weight)[1] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volvo LV81-series |
| Successor | Volvo Brage |
History
The "Roundnose" was introduced in the autumn of 1939, in conjunction with the outbreak of the Second World War. The truck was originally built in three versions. The smallest LV120-series had the same side-valve engine as the Sharpnose. The larger LV125-series and the sturdier LV130-series had the same overhead valve engine as its predecessor LV90.[2] During the war, many of these trucks were equipped with wood gas generators. 1944 saw the introduction of the LV140-series with the big FE engine which replaced the LV180/190-series.
In 1946 the Roundnose became the first Volvo truck offered with a diesel engine.[3] The LV150-series was equipped with Volvo's VDA pre-chamber diesel engine.
All versions were updated in the early 1950s.[2] The LV120-series became the L220-series with a stronger ED engine. The LV140-series became the L230-series, with an improved A6 engine and the LV150-series became the L245-series with a direct injected VDC diesel engine.
Engines
| Model | Year | Engine[1] | Displacement | Power | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LV120-123 | 1940–49 | Volvo EC: I6 sv | 3,670 cc (224 cu in) | 86 bhp (64 kW) | Petrol engine |
| LV125-138 | 1939–50 | Volvo FC: I6 ohv | 4,394 cc (268.1 cu in) | 90 bhp (67 kW) | Petrol engine |
| LV125-138 | 1939–45 | Volvo FCH: I6 ohv | 4,394 cc (268.1 cu in) | 90 bhp (67 kW) | Hesselman engine |
| LV140-148 | 1944–51 | Volvo FE: I6 ohv | 5,652 cc (344.9 cu in) | 105 bhp (78 kW) | Petrol engine |
| LV151-154 | 1946–49 | Volvo VDA: I6 ohv | 6,126 cc (373.8 cu in) | 95 bhp (71 kW) | Pre-chamber diesel |
| L221-224 | 1950–54 | Volvo ED: I6 sv | 3,670 cc (224 cu in) | 90 bhp (67 kW) | Petrol engine |
| L231-234 | 1951–54 | Volvo A6: I6 ohv | 4,703 cc (287.0 cu in) | 105 bhp (78 kW) | Petrol engine |
| L246-249 | 1950–53 | Volvo VDC: I6 ohv | 6,126 cc (373.8 cu in) | 100 bhp (75 kW) | Direct injection diesel |
Gallery
1946 Volvo LV142 with wood gas generator.
Circa 1950 Volvo L245
1953 Volvo L249.
References
- Olsson, Christer (1987). Volvo – Lastbilarna igår och idag [Volvo - the trucks of yesteryear and today] (in Swedish). Malmö, Sweden: Förlagshuset Norden AB. ISBN 91-86442-76-7.
- Volvo Trucks Global – Roundnose
- Volvo Trucks Global – LV15/L24
