Load Capacity
Payload Capacity |
55116 lb (25000 kg) |
Standard Body Capacity – Heaped |
20.0 yd3 (15.3 m3) |
Standard Body Capacity – Struck |
15.8 yd3 (12.1 m3) |
Overhung Tailgate Body Capacity – Heaped |
16.2 yd3 (12.4 m3) |
Overhung Tailgate Body Capacity – Struck |
20.8 yd3 (15.9 m3) |

Weights
A25G with 23.5R25 Tires |
Operating Weight (Unloaded) |
Operating Weight (Loaded) |
Front Axle |
28219 lb (12800 kg) |
32959 lb (14950 kg) |
Rear Axle |
21219 lb (9900 kg) |
72201 lb (32750 kg) |
Total |
50045 lb (22700 kg) |
105160 lb (47700 kg) |
Operating weight includes all fluids and operator. Volvo A25G with 750/65R25 tires, add 440 lb (200 kg) / axle.
Ground Pressure
Tire Size |
23.5R25 |
750/65R25 |
Front Axle, Unloaded |
18.9 psi (130 kPa) |
15.7 psi (108 kPa) |
Rear Axle, Unloaded |
7.1 psi (49 kPa) |
6.1 psi (42 kPa) |
Front Axle, Loaded |
22.8 psi (157 kPa) |
18.1 psi (125 kPa) |
Rear Axle, Loaded |
24.1 psi (166 kPa) |
19.9 psi (137 kPa) |

Dimensions
A. Overall Length |
402.0 in (10218 mm) |
A1. |
195.0 in (4954 mm) |
A2. |
225.8 in (5736 mm) |
B. |
203.2 in (5162 mm) |
C. Overall Height |
132.1 in (3356 mm) |
C1. |
69.8 in (1772 mm) |
D. |
108.7 in (2762 mm) |
D1. |
102.6 in (2607 mm) |
E. |
47.6 in (1209 mm) |
F. Wheelbase |
164.4 in (4175 mm) |
G. |
65.7 in (1670 mm) |
H. |
63.4 in (1610 mm) |
I. |
24.0 in (609 mm) |
J. |
109.9 in (2791 mm) |
K. |
82.8 in (2103 mm) |
L. Dump Ground Clearance |
26.7 in (678 mm) |
M. Dump Height |
256.9 in (6529 mm) |
N. |
319.2 in (8109 mm) |
N1. |
161.1 in (4092 mm) |
O. |
109.3 in (2776 mm) |
P. |
98.0 in (2490 mm) |
Q. |
90.5 in (2298 mm) |
R. |
20.4 in (519 mm) |
R1. |
24.9 in (633 mm) |
S. |
83.1 in (2110 mm) |
T. |
121.8 in (3094 mm) |
U. |
128.5 in (3265 mm) |
V. |
88.9 in (2258 mm) |
W. Overall Width |
114.8 in (2915 mm) |
X. Ground Clearance |
17.9 in (455 mm) |
X1. |
22.9 in (581 mm) |
X2. |
26.0 in (660 mm) |
Y. |
88.9 in (2258 mm) |
Z. |
114.8 in (2915 mm) |
a1. |
23.5° |
a2. |
74° |
a3. |
45° |
Engine Details
Number of Cylinders |
6 |
Engine Make |
Volvo |
Engine Model |
Volvo D11M |
Displacement |
659 cu in (10.8 L) |
Bore |
4.84 in (123 mm) |
Stroke |
5.98 in (152 mm) |
Horsepower, Gross |
315 hp (235 kw) |
Horsepower, Net |
314 hp (234 kw) |
Power Measured @ |
2100 rpm |
Peak Torque |
1505 lb ft (2040 Nm) |
Torque Measured @ |
1100 rpm |
Injection System |
Common Rail |
Aspiration |
Turbocharged |
Emission Standards |
US EPA Tier 4 Final + EU Stage IV |

Body
Front Plate Thickness |
0.24 in (6 mm) |
Sides Plate Thickness |
0.39 in (10 mm) |
Bottom Plate Thickness |
0.55 in (14 mm) |
Chute Plate Thickness |
0.55 in (14 mm) |
Drive Train
Transmission Type |
Fully automatic Volvo PowerTronic planetary transmission PT 2116 |
Torque Converter |
Torque converter with built-in lock-up function. 2.37:1 |
Number of Gears |
6F / 2R |
Max Forward Speed |
32.8 mph (52.7 km/h) |
Max Reverse Speed |
8.5 mph (13.7 km/h) |
Dropbox |
Volvo IL1 ATC |
Axles |
Volvo AHW56 |
Service Brakes |
Fully hydraulic, wet multiple disc brakes with enclosed, forced oil-cooled multiple discs on all wheels. Two circuit brake system |
Parking Brake |
Spring-applied disc brake acting on the trailer unit propeller shaft. When the parking brake is applied, the longitudinal differential locked |
Retarder |
Service brake retarder function and Volvo Engine Brake (VEB) |
Operational Specs
Max Operating Weight |
104499 lb (47400 kg) |
Payload Capacity |
55116 lb (25000 kg) |
Operating Voltage |
24 V |
Alternator |
120 A |
Starter |
24 V, 12.1 hp (9 kW) |
Battery |
2x 12 V, 170 Ah |
Tire Size (Standard) |
23.5R25 |
Tire Size (Optional) |
750/65R25 |
Sound level in cab (ISO 6396), LpA |
72 dB(A) |
External sound level (ISO 6395), LWA |
110 dB(A) |
Dumping System
Dump Angle |
74° |
Lower Time |
10 sec |
Tipping Time with Load |
12 sec |
Dumping Cylinders |
2 single stage double acting cylinders |

Hydraulic System
Pump Type |
Four variable displacement piston pumps driven by the flywheel PTO |
Maximum System Pressure |
3626 psi (25000.4 kPa) |
Hydraulic Oil Filters |
Two return oil filters with magnetic cores provide effective oil filtration. |
Service Refill Capacities
Fuel Tank Capacity |
100.4 gal (380 L) |
DEF Tank Capacity |
10.3 gal (39 L) |
Engine Oil Capacity |
9.2 gal (35 L) |
Cooling System Capacity |
12.7 gal (48 L) |
Transmission Oil Capacity |
10.8 gal (41 L) |
Brake Cooling System Capacity |
9.2 gal (35 L) |
Dropbox Capacity |
2.4 gal (9 L) |
Front Axle Fluid Capacity |
7.9 gal (30 L) |
Bogie Axles Fluid Capacity |
16.1 gal (61 L) |
Hydraulic Tank Capacity |
36.2 gal (137 L) |