Volvo VN
The Volvo VN (also known as the Volvo VNL) is a heavy duty truck produced by the Swedish vehicle manufacturer Volvo Trucks. Initially developed in North America, it was introduced in 1996 as the second generation Volvo Class 8 tractor. For the 2004 model year the third generation model was introduced with a revised hood, headlamps, fairings and interior, the VN was officially renamed as the VNL. Other models included the VNM (until 2017) and the VNR (from 2017).
| Volvo VN | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks North America |
| Also called | VN Series |
| Production | 1996-Present |
| Assembly | New River Valley, Dublin, Virginia, United States |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Heavy Duty Tractor Class 8 |
| Body style | Conventional Daycab, Sleeper |
| Layout | RWD Single or Tandem Axle |
| Platform | 400, 420, 430, 610, 630, 660, 670, 730, 740, 760, 770, 780, 860 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Caterpillar Inc. 3406E,
Cummins ISX15, N-14, Signature 600, Volvo D11, 12, 13 and 16 |
| Transmission | Eaton Corporation Fuller® Manual 9, 10, Super 10, 13, 18-speed, 10-speed AutoShift®, Ultrashift® PLUS, Advantage™Automated Volvo I-Shift 12-speed |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 186"-243" |
| Length | 18'-25' |
| Width | 96"-100" |
| Height | 10'-12' |
| Curb weight | 13,000-18,000 lbs. |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volvo WIA |
The "L" in VNL signifies a long bonnet, compared to the medium-bonneted VNM and the regional VNR. Other parts of the model name (for example, VNL64T760) include the number of wheels and wheels driven ("64"), followed by a "T" for tractor, followed by a three-digit code for the cab style. The 300 cab is a day cab, 400 a short sleeper, with 640/660/740/760/780 representing various full sleeper cabs with flat or high roofs.
It was the first Volvo commercial vehicle to be assembled in the United States after the discontinuation of the WhiteGMC brand (however Volvo didn't purchase the remainder of General Motors' interests in truck tractors until 1997, rechristening its U.S. truck division from Volvo GM to Volvo Trucks North America). It is currently available exclusively for the North American market.
In 2013 Volvo Trucks now officially added the VNX, a highest model in the VN series.
2018 model
On July 11, 2017, Volvo Trucks officially launched the 2018 VNL series at the event in Greensboro, North Carolina. On September 25, 2017, the display of the new 2018 VNL series to a public audience occurred at the 1st annual North American Commercial Vehicle Show held in Atlanta, Georgia.[1]
References
- "Volvo, Mack Looking to Boost Sales in 2018 With New Highway Tractors". Transport Topics. 2017-09-25. Retrieved 2020-04-04.