Load Capacity
Payload Capacity |
63934 lb (29000 kg) |
Standard Body Capacity – Heaped |
23.3 yd3 (17.8 m3) |
Standard Body Capacity – Struck |
18.2 yd3 (13.9 m3) |
Overhung Tailgate Body Capacity – Heaped |
24.1 yd3 (18.4 m3) |
Overhung Tailgate Body Capacity – Struck |
18.6 yd3 (14.2 m3) |

Weights
A30G with 750/65R25 Tires |
Operating Weight (Unloaded) |
Operating Weight (Loaded) |
Front Axle |
28440 lb (12900 kg) |
35613 lb (15600 kg) |
Rear Axle |
23589 lb (10700 kg) |
81351 lb (36900 kg) |
Total |
52029 lb (23600 kg) |
115963 lb (52600 kg) |
Operating weight includes all fluids and operator. Volvo A30G with 23.5R25 tires, decrease 440 lb (200 kg) / axle.
Ground Pressure
Tire Size |
750/65R25 |
23.5R25 |
Front Axle, Unloaded |
15.7 psi (108 kPa) |
19.0 psi (131 kPa) |
Rear Axle, Unloaded |
6.2 psi (43 kPa) |
7.3 psi (50 kPa) |
Front Axle, Loaded |
18.9 psi (130 kPa) |
22.8 psi (157 kPa) |
Rear Axle, Loaded |
22.0 psi (152 kPa) |
26.7 psi (184 kPa) |

Dimensions
A. Overall Length |
405.3 in (10296 mm) |
A1. |
195.0 in (4954 mm) |
A2. |
228.8 in (5811 mm) |
B. |
211.9 in (5384 mm) |
C. Overall Height |
132.5 in (3366 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. |
66.5 in (1688 mm) |
I. |
24.0 in (609 mm) |
J. |
112.8 in (2866 mm) |
K. |
85.9 in (2183 mm) |
L. Dump Ground Clearance |
27.1 in (688 mm) |
M. Dump Height |
258.3 in (6562 mm) |
N. |
319.2 in (8109 mm) |
N1. |
159.3 in (4048 mm) |
O. |
117.2 in (2976 mm) |
P. |
105.9 in (2690 mm) |
Q. |
97.3 in (2472 mm) |
R. |
20.6 in (524 mm) |
R1. |
25.2 in (639 mm) |
S. |
90.1 in (2288 mm) |
T. |
125.8 in (3196 mm) |
U. |
130.9 in (3325 mm) |
V. |
87.3 in (2216 mm) |
W. Overall Width |
116.3 in (2954 mm) |
X. Ground Clearance |
18.3 in (466 mm) |
X1. |
23.3 in (592 mm) |
X2. |
26.8 in (680 mm) |
Y. |
87.3 in (2216 mm) |
Z. |
116.3 in (2954 mm) |
a1. |
23.2° |
a2. |
70° |
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 |
355 hp (265 kw) |
Flywheel Power |
354 hp (264 kw) |
Power Measured @ |
2000 rpm |
Peak Torque |
1505 lb ft (2040 Nm) |
Torque Measured @ |
1200 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 AHW64 |
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 |
115963 lb (52600 kg) |
Payload Capacity |
63934 lb (29000 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) |
750/65R25 |
Tire Size (Optional) |
23.5R25 |
Sound level in cab (ISO 6396), LpA |
72 dB(A) |
External sound level (ISO 6395), LWA |
111 dB(A) |
Dumping System
Dump Angle |
70° |
Lower Time |
10 sec |
Tipping Time with Load |
12 sec |
Dumping Cylinders |
2 single stage double acting cylinders |
Hydraulic System
Pump Type |
4 variable displacement piston pumps driven by the flywheel PTO |
Maximum System Pressure |
3626 psi (25000 kPa) |
Hydraulic Oil Filters |
1 return oil filter 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 |
8.2 gal (31 L) |
Bogie Axles Fluid Capacity |
16.6 gal (63 L) |
Hydraulic Tank Capacity |
36.2 gal (137 L) |