Volvo Construction Equipment launches its own rigid dump truck series

Volvo Construction Equipment will enter the rigid dump truck market with a full range of Volvo branded product lines. The series is based on the expertise of the Motherwell plant in Scotland. It includes four models ranging from the 45-ton Volvo R45D to the flagship 100-ton Volvo R100E.

Volvo Construction Equipment has announced that it will enter the market with its own rigid dump trucks in the second quarter of 2018. The development of the four new models takes full advantage of the rigid dump truck expertise accumulated over years by Terex Trucks, a brand owned by Volvo Construction Equipment, and combines the various technological advantages of the Volvo Group. The series will be the first to be launched in the developing market, including 45-ton R45D, 60-ton R60D, 72-ton R70D, and the flagship 100-ton R100E.

The Volvo E-Series R100E is a new 100-tonne (95-tonne) rigid dump truck from Volvo Construction Equipment. It combines rich market and customer knowledge with proven components, new technologies and striking new designs. It provides a low-cost, high-efficiency solution for customers in the mining and quarrying industry.

Volvo Construction Equipment launches its own rigid dump truck series

Deep integration of engineering technology

The D-Series R45D, R60D and R70D Volvo rigid dump trucks are based on the proven Terex TR series. The development process has undergone an in-depth engineering review and is fully compliant with Volvo products in the target market and industry sectors. The expected standard. The equipment not only has a better vision and a better security system, but also has improved in terms of Volvo technical support and brand design.

Due to the launch of Volvo brand rigid dump trucks, the Terex truck's rigid dump trucks will gradually cease production.

Thomas Bitter, Senior Vice President, Marketing and Product Portfolio (MaPP), Volvo Construction Equipment, said: “In 2014, we acquired Terex Trucks as a strategic decision, which enabled Volvo to provide customers with rigid dump truck products since then. From then on, we began to collaborate on the design of new rigid dump trucks, which are based on the 84 years of experience of Terex Trucks and incorporate Volvo Construction Equipment's industry-leading technology and core values ​​- quality, safety, Now we have entered a new phase, and the new Volvo machines, especially the Volvo E series R100E rigid dump truck, are the result of this cooperation, and we believe that they will surely serve customers in the mining and quarrying industry. Left a deep impression."

Volvo Construction Equipment launches its own rigid dump truck series

Focus on equipment new features

The new flagship Volvo R100E rigid dump truck perfectly meets every aspect of the customer's demand for rigid dump trucks – high performance and high productivity, low total cost of ownership, easy maintenance and excellent operating comfort. With excellent bearing capacity and transport speed, new V-shaped body, efficient hydraulic system, intelligent monitoring system and operating environment, Volvo R100E will successfully help customers move more materials in a shorter time and create greater equipment value.

Paul Douglas, Vice President of Volvo Construction Equipment Rigid Dump Trucks and Terex Trucks stated: “It is well-known that Terex rigid dump trucks not only excel under adverse conditions, but also are easy to maintain and have a low total cost of ownership. This product line perfectly embodies the rich design experience and innovative ideas of Volvo Construction Equipment.The new Volvo E-Series R100E is a brand-new device that not only has superior stability and service life, but also has strong profitability, durability and comfort. Sex, simultaneous operation and maintenance are also very convenient.”

Volvo Construction Equipment launches its own rigid dump truck series

Your future

The new Volvo brand rigid dump trucks will be produced at the production plant in Volvo Motherwell, Scotland, and sold exclusively through the Volvo dealer network.

Editor's Note: This product release will not have any impact on the articulated truck products under the Terex Truck brand of Volvo Construction Equipment. The Terex truck brand articulated trucks will continue to be designed, manufactured and developed at the Motherwell plant and distributed through the original Terex Trucks' independent dealer network. (This article comes from Volvo Construction Equipment)