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{{Infobox automobile
{{Infobox automobile
| image = Volvo LV 127 Truck 1943.jpg
| image = Volvo LV 127 Truck 1943.jpg
| name = Volvo Roundnose
| name = Volvo Roundnose
| manufacturer = [[Volvo]]
| manufacturer = [[Volvo]]
| aka = Volvo LV120 - 154<br> Volvo L221 - 249
| aka = Volvo LV120 – 154<br> Volvo L221 – 249
| production = 1939 - 1954,<br>approx. 43,500 produced<ref name=Olsson>{{cite book |last=Olsson |first=Christer |title=Volvo - Lastbilarna igår och idag |year=1987|publisher=Förlagshuset Norden AB |location=Malmö, Sweden|isbn=ISBN 91-86442-76-7}}</ref>
| production = 1939–1954,<br>approx. 43,500 produced<ref name=Olsson>{{cite book |last=Olsson |first=Christer |title=Volvo – Lastbilarna igår och idag |trans-title = Volvo – the trucks of yesteryear and today | language = sv|year=1987|publisher=Förlagshuset Norden AB |location=Malmö, Sweden|isbn=91-86442-76-7}}</ref>
| assembly =
| assembly =
| predecessor = [[Volvo LV81-series]]
| predecessor = [[Volvo LV81-series]]
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| platform =
| platform =
| engine = Volvo [[Straight-six engine|inline 6]]
| engine = Volvo [[Straight-six engine|inline 6]]
| transmission = 4 speed [[Non-synchronous transmission|non-syncro manual]]
| transmission = 4-speed [[Non-synchronous transmission|non-syncro manual]]
| wheelbase = {{convert|3.4|m|in|1|abbr=on}} - {{convert|5.3|m|in|1|abbr=on}}<ref name=Olsson/>
| wheelbase = {{convert|3.4|m|in|1|abbr=on}} – {{convert|5.3|m|in|1|abbr=on}}<ref name=Olsson/>
| length =
| length =
| width =
| width =
| height =
| height =
| weight = {{convert|6400|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}} - {{convert|12300|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}} (gross weight)<ref name=Olsson/>
| weight = {{convert|6400|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}} – {{convert|12300|kg|lb|1|abbr=on}} (gross weight)<ref name=Olsson/>
| related =
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The '''Volvo LV120/130/140/150-series''', or the '''Roundnose''' was a medium size [[truck]] produced by [[Sweden|Swedish]] [[automaker]] [[Volvo]] between 1939 and 1954.
The '''Volvo LV120/130/140/150-series''', or the '''Roundnose''' was a medium-size truck produced by [[Sweden|Swedish]] [[automaker]] [[Volvo]] between 1939 and 1954.


==History==
==History==
The "Roundnose" was introduced in the autumn of 1939, in conjunction with the outbreak of the [[Second World War]]. The truck was originally built in three versions. The smallest LV120-series had the same [[side-valve engine]] as the [[Volvo Sharpnose|Sharpnose]]. The larger LV125-series and the sturdier LV130-series had the same [[overhead valve engine]] as its predecessor [[Volvo LV81-series|LV90]].<ref name=Volvo>[http://www.volvotrucks.com/trucks/global/en-gb/aboutus/history/1940s/Pages/The_Roundnose.aspx Volvo Trucks Global - Roundnose]</ref> During the war, many of these trucks were equipped with [[wood gas generator]]s. 1944 saw the introduction of the LV140-series with the big FE engine which replaced the [[Volvo Longnose|LV180/190-series]].
The "Roundnose" was introduced in the autumn of 1939, in conjunction with the outbreak of the [[Second World War]]. The truck was originally built in three versions. The smallest LV120-series had the same [[side-valve engine]] as the [[Volvo Sharpnose|Sharpnose]]. The larger LV125-series and the sturdier LV130-series had the same [[overhead valve engine]] as its predecessor [[Volvo LV81-series|LV90]].<ref name=Volvo>[http://www.volvotrucks.com/trucks/global/en-gb/aboutus/history/1940s/Pages/The_Roundnose.aspx Volvo Trucks Global – Roundnose]</ref> During the war, many of these trucks were equipped with [[wood gas generator]]s. 1944 saw the introduction of the LV140-series with the big FE engine which replaced the [[Volvo Longnose|LV180/190-series]].


In 1946 the Roundnose became the first Volvo truck offered with a [[diesel engine]].<ref>[http://www.volvotrucks.com/trucks/global/en-gb/aboutus/history/1940s/Pages/LV15_and_LV24.aspx Volvo Trucks Global - LV15/L24]</ref> The LV150-series was equipped with Volvo’s VDA [[Diesel engine#Indirect injection|pre-chamber diesel engine]].
In 1946 the Roundnose became the first Volvo truck offered with a [[diesel engine]].<ref>[http://www.volvotrucks.com/trucks/global/en-gb/aboutus/history/1940s/Pages/LV15_and_LV24.aspx Volvo Trucks Global – LV15/L24]</ref> The LV150-series was equipped with Volvo's VDA [[Diesel engine#Indirect injection|pre-chamber diesel engine]].


All versions were updated in the early 1950s.<ref name=Volvo/> The LV120-series became the L220-series with a stronger ED engine. The LV140-series became the L230-series, with an improved A6 engine and the LV150-series became the L245-series with a [[Diesel engine#Direct injection|direct injected]] VDC diesel engine.
All versions were updated in the early 1950s.<ref name=Volvo/> The LV120-series became the L220-series with a stronger ED engine. The LV140-series became the L230-series, with an improved A6 engine and the LV150-series became the L245-series with a [[Diesel engine#Direct injection|direct injected]] VDC diesel engine.
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!Model!!Year!!Engine<ref name=Olsson/>!!Displacement!!Power!!Type
!Model!!Year!!Engine<ref name=Olsson/>!!Displacement!!Power!!Type
|- bgcolor=#ffffff
|- style="background:#ffffff;"
|'''LV120-123'''||1940-49||[[Volvo Sidevalve Straight-6 engine|Volvo EC]]: [[Straight-six engine|I6]] [[Side valve|sv]]||{{convert|3670|cc|cid|abbr=on}}||{{convert|86|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||[[Petrol engine]]
|'''LV120-123'''||1940–49||[[Volvo Sidevalve Straight-6 engine|Volvo EC]]: [[Straight-six engine|I6]] [[Side valve|sv]]||{{convert|3670|cc|cid|abbr=on}}||{{convert|86|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||[[Petrol engine]]
|- bgcolor=#ffffff
|- style="background:#ffffff;"
|'''LV125-138'''||1939-50||Volvo FC: I6 [[Overhead valve|ohv]]||{{convert|4394|cc|cid|abbr=on }}||{{convert|90|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||Petrol engine
|'''LV125-138'''||1939–50||Volvo FC: I6 [[Overhead valve|ohv]]||{{convert|4394|cc|cid|abbr=on }}||{{convert|90|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||Petrol engine
|- bgcolor=#ffffff
|- style="background:#ffffff;"
|'''LV125-138'''||1939-45||Volvo FCH: I6 ohv||{{convert|4394|cc|cid|abbr=on}}||{{convert|90|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||[[Hesselman engine]]
|'''LV125-138'''||1939–45||Volvo FCH: I6 ohv||{{convert|4394|cc|cid|abbr=on}}||{{convert|90|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||[[Hesselman engine]]
|- bgcolor=#ffffff
|- style="background:#ffffff;"
|'''LV140-148'''||1944-51||Volvo FE: I6 ohv||{{convert|4703|cc|cid|abbr=on}}||{{convert|105|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||Petrol engine
|'''LV140-148'''||1944–51||Volvo FE: I6 ohv||{{convert|5652|cc|cid|abbr=on}}||{{convert|105|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||Petrol engine
|- bgcolor=#ffffff
|- style="background:#ffffff;"
|'''LV151-154'''||1946-49||Volvo VDA: I6 ohv||{{convert|6126|cc|cid|abbr=on}}||{{convert|95|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||[[Diesel engine#Indirect injection|Pre-chamber diesel]]
|'''LV151-154'''||1946–49||Volvo VDA: I6 ohv||{{convert|6126|cc|cid|abbr=on}}||{{convert|95|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||[[Diesel engine#Indirect injection|Pre-chamber diesel]]
|- bgcolor=#ffffff
|- style="background:#ffffff;"
|'''L221-224'''||1950-54||[[Volvo Sidevalve Straight-6 engine|Volvo ED]]: I6 sv||{{convert|3670|cc|cid|abbr=on}}||{{convert|90|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||Petrol engine
|'''L221-224'''||1950–54||[[Volvo Sidevalve Straight-6 engine|Volvo ED]]: I6 sv||{{convert|3670|cc|cid|abbr=on}}||{{convert|90|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||Petrol engine
|- bgcolor=#ffffff
|- style="background:#ffffff;"
|'''L231-234'''||1951-54||Volvo A6: I6 ohv||{{convert|4703|cc|cid|abbr=on}}||{{convert|105|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||Petrol engine
|'''L231-234'''||1951–54||Volvo A6: I6 ohv||{{convert|4703|cc|cid|abbr=on}}||{{convert|105|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||Petrol engine
|- bgcolor=#ffffff
|- style="background:#ffffff;"
|'''L246-249'''||1950-53||Volvo VDC: I6 ohv||{{convert|6126|cc|cid|abbr=on}}||{{convert|100|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||[[Diesel engine#Direct injection|Direct injection diesel]]
|'''L246-249'''||1950–53||Volvo VDC: I6 ohv||{{convert|6126|cc|cid|abbr=on}}||{{convert|100|bhp|kW|0|abbr=on}}||[[Diesel engine#Direct injection|Direct injection diesel]]
|}
|}


== Gallery ==
== Gallery ==
<gallery>
<gallery widths=200px heights=140px>
File:Volvo LV 142 DS Truck 1946.jpg|1946 Volvo LV142 with [[wood gas]] generator.
File:Volvo LV 142 DS Truck 1946.jpg|1946 Volvo LV142 with [[wood gas]] generator.
File:Volvo L245 lastbil.jpg|Circa 1950 Volvo L245
File:Volvo L249X Truck 1953.jpg|1953 Volvo L249.
File:Volvo L249X Truck 1953.jpg|1953 Volvo L249.

</gallery>
</gallery>


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== External links ==
== External links ==
{{commons category|Volvo Roundnose}}
{{commons category|Volvo Roundnose}}
* [http://www.volvotrucks.com/trucks/global/en-gb/aboutus/history/Pages/history.aspx Volvo Trucks Global - history]
* [http://www.volvotrucks.com/trucks/global/en-gb/aboutus/history/Pages/history.aspx Volvo Trucks Global – history]
* [http://www.swedishbrasscar.com/volindex.html Swedish brass cars - picture gallery]
* [http://www.swedishbrasscar.com/volindex.html Swedish brass cars – picture gallery]


{{Early Volvo Trucks timeline}}
{{Early Volvo Trucks timeline}}


{{DEFAULTSORT:Volvo Roundnose}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Volvo Roundnose}}
[[Category:Volvo Trucks|Roundnose]]
[[Category:Volvo Trucks vehicles|Roundnose]]
[[Category:Vehicles introduced in 1939]]
[[Category:Vehicles introduced in 1939]]

Latest revision as of 01:55, 29 April 2023

Volvo Roundnose
Overview
ManufacturerVolvo
Also calledVolvo LV120 – 154
Volvo L221 – 249
Production1939–1954,
approx. 43,500 produced[1]
Body and chassis
ClassMedium size truck
Powertrain
EngineVolvo inline 6
Transmission4-speed non-syncro manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase3.4 m (133.9 in) – 5.3 m (208.7 in)[1]
Curb weight6,400 kg (14,109.6 lb) – 12,300 kg (27,116.9 lb) (gross weight)[1]
Chronology
PredecessorVolvo LV81-series
SuccessorVolvo Brage

The Volvo LV120/130/140/150-series, or the Roundnose was a medium-size truck produced by Swedish automaker Volvo between 1939 and 1954.

History[edit]

The "Roundnose" was introduced in the autumn of 1939, in conjunction with the outbreak of the Second World War. The truck was originally built in three versions. The smallest LV120-series had the same side-valve engine as the Sharpnose. The larger LV125-series and the sturdier LV130-series had the same overhead valve engine as its predecessor LV90.[2] During the war, many of these trucks were equipped with wood gas generators. 1944 saw the introduction of the LV140-series with the big FE engine which replaced the LV180/190-series.

In 1946 the Roundnose became the first Volvo truck offered with a diesel engine.[3] The LV150-series was equipped with Volvo's VDA pre-chamber diesel engine.

All versions were updated in the early 1950s.[2] The LV120-series became the L220-series with a stronger ED engine. The LV140-series became the L230-series, with an improved A6 engine and the LV150-series became the L245-series with a direct injected VDC diesel engine.

Engines[edit]

Model Year Engine[1] Displacement Power Type
LV120-123 1940–49 Volvo EC: I6 sv 3,670 cc (224 cu in) 86 bhp (64 kW) Petrol engine
LV125-138 1939–50 Volvo FC: I6 ohv 4,394 cc (268.1 cu in) 90 bhp (67 kW) Petrol engine
LV125-138 1939–45 Volvo FCH: I6 ohv 4,394 cc (268.1 cu in) 90 bhp (67 kW) Hesselman engine
LV140-148 1944–51 Volvo FE: I6 ohv 5,652 cc (344.9 cu in) 105 bhp (78 kW) Petrol engine
LV151-154 1946–49 Volvo VDA: I6 ohv 6,126 cc (373.8 cu in) 95 bhp (71 kW) Pre-chamber diesel
L221-224 1950–54 Volvo ED: I6 sv 3,670 cc (224 cu in) 90 bhp (67 kW) Petrol engine
L231-234 1951–54 Volvo A6: I6 ohv 4,703 cc (287.0 cu in) 105 bhp (78 kW) Petrol engine
L246-249 1950–53 Volvo VDC: I6 ohv 6,126 cc (373.8 cu in) 100 bhp (75 kW) Direct injection diesel

Gallery[edit]

  • 1946 Volvo LV142 with wood gas generator.
    1946 Volvo LV142 with wood gas generator.
  • Circa 1950 Volvo L245
    Circa 1950 Volvo L245
  • 1953 Volvo L249.
    1953 Volvo L249.

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Olsson, Christer (1987). Volvo – Lastbilarna igår och idag [Volvo – the trucks of yesteryear and today] (in Swedish). Malmö, Sweden: Förlagshuset Norden AB. ISBN 91-86442-76-7.
  2. ^ a b Volvo Trucks Global – Roundnose
  3. ^ Volvo Trucks Global – LV15/L24

External links[edit]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Volvo Roundnose.
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