Volvo Roundnose
| Volvo Roundnose | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Also called | Volvo LV120 – 154 Volvo L221 – 249 |
| Production | 1939–1954, approx. 43,500 produced[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Medium size truck |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Volvo inline 6 |
| Transmission | 4-speed non-syncro manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3.4 m (133.9 in) – 5.3 m (208.7 in)[1] |
| Curb weight | 6,400 kg (14,109.6 lb) – 12,300 kg (27,116.9 lb) (gross weight)[1] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volvo LV81-series |
| Successor | Volvo 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]
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1946 Volvo LV142 with wood gas generator. -
Circa 1950 Volvo L245 -
1953 Volvo L249.
References[edit]
- ^ 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.
- ^ a b Volvo Trucks Global – Roundnose
- ^ Volvo Trucks Global – LV15/L24
External links[edit]
