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Volvo trucks

BIGDAN315 ยท 2008-02-12 15:41

Not familliar with the Volvo line. IE. dump trucks, History, reliability, parts availability. Any inputs would be apprieciated.

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  1. #1thejdman042008-02-12 21:49

    volvo cabs arent too bad esp the older ones, parts are still available

  2. #2BIGDAN3152008-02-12 21:59

    There is a 1990 tandom dump out there that I might look at, it has a 300 hp cummins 13 speed,jake,18000 front 44 rears, The cummins was just rebuilt.

  3. #3Duke2008-02-20 20:43

    300HP with a 13 speed in a tandem is a nice combination as long as you're not running steep grades loaded or pulling a big dozer up them all day.

  4. #4Eric2008-02-20 22:51

    Well I used to drive a 610 model with Detroit Desiel 60 seris @ 470 hp and a 10 sp direct. It was a REALLY smooth ride, pretty good all around. Just kinda ugly.

  5. #5thejdman042008-02-20 23:05

    soulnds like a nice set up

  6. #6Colin Doy2008-02-21 16:20

    In my opinion they are the best, the quality control has greatly improved over the years too:cool2

  7. #7BIGDAN3152008-02-21 18:34

    Hey thanks guys, I didn't end up getting the truck anyway.

  8. #8rino14942008-02-21 19:25

    We have a 89' Autocar tri-axle with a 400 cummins and a 8 speed Eaton tranny. We have had the truck for about 10 yrs and we have it off-road quite a bit and it has been a real good truck. We are currently putting in a factory rebuilt tranny. We put in a front rear last year, and that was $6,000 just for the rear. Volvo rears are kinda pricey. We would never hesitate to buy another one.

  9. #9nedly052008-02-22 05:46

    Any pics rino?

  10. #10rino14942008-02-22 15:26

    This is from a couple years ago. We have it in the shop right now working on the tranny, rebushing the rear and paint.

  11. #11nedly052008-02-25 05:25

    Very nice, I've always had a thing for Autocars :scool

  12. #12glenhd2008-02-27 19:57

    Have had 2 Volvo n12's with 350hp and 8 speed nice trucks.1 Volvo wg64 tri axle with 370hp volvo and 14spd,1 wg64t tractor with 415hp volvo with 14spd and last but not least 98 Autocar 425hp cat with 8spd lo hold just wish i got set back axle on the A-Car all are nice trucks.Guy bought 1 of my n12's and wg he loves them.. Take a look couple pics glen

  13. #13nedly052008-02-28 05:07

    Love the one with the Mack on the trailer, that a neat pic!!

  14. #14Nac2008-03-03 16:58

    Here is a pic of my Volvo. Volvo VHD 20F 20L 46R 465Hp 8LL Trans

  15. #15BIGDAN3152008-03-03 17:21

    Nice truck, Nac.