Volvo FM

Volvo Trucks FM
Manufacturer:	Volvo trucks
Production period:	1998–
Previous model:	Volvo FL 7, 10, 12
Successor:

Volvo FM is a range of trucks produced by Volvo since 1998 . It replaced the Volvo FL 7, 10, and 12 trucks. The FM series is the middle series between the Volvo FL and the Volvo FH . As a regional and construction site truck, the FM is the most frequently ordered variant, but it is also available as a long-distance truck.

1st generation

Production period:	1998-2001
Engines:	Volvo D7C D10B D12C, D

First generation 1998–2001

The diesel engines and chassis were derived from the first generation Volvo FH , while the cab was derived from the Volvo FL. The interior, including the dashboard, was almost identical to the Volvo FH and Volvo NH . The FM7, FM10 and FM12 series was available with split gearboxes or automatic gearboxes and in the drive formulas 4x2, 6x4, 8x2 and 8x4 as well as in a 6x6 construction site and heavy transport variant.

Engines

D7C 7.3 liter 250-290 hp
D10B 9.6 liter 320-360 hp
D12C 12.1 liter 380-420 hp

2nd generation

Production period:	2001-2013
Engines:	Volvo D9A, B D12C, D D13A, B

Second generation 2001-2013

The 2nd generation was introduced in 2001 parallel to the revised Volvo FH series. In addition to the new design, the new 9-liter D9A engine replaced the 7- and 10-liter diesel engines. The Volvo I-Shift automatic transmission was also new. The Volvo safety system FUPS (Front Underrun Protection System) increased passive safety . This also reduced the risk that smaller vehicles could dip under the truck in a frontal crash.

Facelift 2005

In 2005 the FM was revised parallel to the FH. Outwardly only slightly changed, the new 13-liter diesel engine D13A and the revised 9-liter D9B replaced the previous engines in combination with a revised version of the I-shift transmission. The engines now fulfilled the Euro 4 emission class. The D13A was also supplied with SCR exhaust technology. The Volvo VEB + engine brake was also improved and was now also linked to the cruise control function.

Facelift 2007

Volvo FM 370 Globetrotter (Facelift 2007)

In 2007, Volvo introduced the D13B diesel engine with VGT turbocharger at FM . Unlike the competition, a diesel particulate filter is only offered as an option. Unlike the FH, the 500 hp version of this engine is not available for the FM and 440 hp is now the largest power variant. The D11B engine replaced the most powerful variant of the D9B and was also introduced as a 430 hp variant. In addition to other minor changes, the safety systems ESP , lane departure warning and distance warning systems were introduced.

Engines

D9 A, B 9.4 liters 300-380 hp
D12 D 12.1 liter 460 hp
D11 B 11 liter 390, 430 hp
D13 A 12.7 liter 360, 400, 440, 480 hp
D13 B 12.7 liter 360, 400, 440 hp

3rd generation
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Production period:	2013–
Engines:

Third generation since 2013

source

Michael Brettnacher: TRUCKS · The type book . GeraMond 2007

Web links

Commons : Volvo FM - collection of pictures, videos and audio files

Manufacturer website