Press release – North America

Volvo VHD Models Take the Stage at 2014 CONEXPO-CON/AGG

2014-02-26

Brandon Borgna

A sampling of Volvo’s VHD product range will be on display next week at the 2014 CONEXPO-CON/AGG show in Las Vegas. Engineered for reliable performance in a wide range of applications like construction, oil field, logging, snow plow or heavy haul, the VHD makes hard work easy, while extensive standard safety features and an ergonomic interior keep drivers safe and comfortable.

Volvo VHD models on display at CONEXPO/CON-AGG include:

Volvo VHD 200 Axle Back 6x4
Engine: Volvo D13-500 horsepower, 1,750 lb.-ft. of torque
Transmission: Volvo I-Shift automated manual transmission
Suspension: 46,000 lb. Volvo T-Ride with a full 17 inches of articulation
Body: Aluminum dump
Location: - North Hall, booth 10951
Exhibitor: Volvo Construction Equipment

Volvo VHD 200 Axle Forward 6x4
Engine: Volvo D11-365 horsepower, 1,350 lb.-ft. of torque
Transmission: Allison 4500 RDS
Suspension: 46,000 lb. HAULMAXX
Body: Boost-a-load mixer
Location: Silver Lot 4, booth 6647
Exhibitor: Volvo Trucks

Volvo VHD 200 Axle Back 6x4
Engine: Volvo D11-355 horsepower, 1,250 lb.-ft. of torque
Transmission: Allison 4500 RDS
Suspension: 46,000 lb. Volvo T-Ride with a full 17 inches of articulation
Body: Mixer
Location: South Hall I, booth 61516
Exhibitor: Beck Industrial

Volvo Trucks North America’s operations and products are guided by the company’s three core values: Quality, Safety and Environmental Care. The Volvo VNM, VNL, VNX, VHD and VAH trucks are assembled in the United States at the New River Valley Plant in Dublin, Virginia, while Volvo engines for North America are assembled in Hagerstown, Maryland. The New River Valley Plant is certified to ISO50001 energy standards. Both plants are certified to ISO14001 environmental and ISO9001 quality standards.

The Volvo Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The Group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. The Volvo Group, which employs about 110,000 people, has production facilities in 19 countries and sells its products in more than 190 markets. In 2013, the Volvo Group’s sales amounted to $41.5 billion. The Volvo Group is a publicly-held company headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. Volvo shares are listed on OMX Nordic Exchange Stockholm and are traded OTC in the U.S. For more information, please visit http://www.volvogroup.com/ or http://www.volvogroup.mobi/ if you are using your mobile phone.

February 27, 2014

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