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What people think about 2012 VOLVO VNL64T-670 TANDEM AXLE SLEEPEr?
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Volvos are a nuisance to work on, especially with the VE-D engine.. and definitely do NOT go for the D16... there's a whole plethora of people on this world wide interwebz who've had nightmares with that one. As far as SCR-equipped trucks go, it's reasonable. Volvos do ride nicely for having such short wheelbases, and they include some pretty nice creature comforts. If you're going with a Family 1 Cummins (ISX up to 450 HP), you'll probably end up with a 10 speed and 3.36 rears... IMO, a bit short for my liking, but plenty of fleets run 80k with that setup (and some even run 3.25s) without too much issue. Your jake brakes will suck compared to pre-2009 engines. Just the way it is.
Volvos do have their share of electrical issues, but no manufacturer is perfect regarding that.
If you go with a Volvo engine, you'll have three filters in the oil filter housing... one is a bypass, and it is notorious for getting stuck on there. Also, if it has Volvo's fuel/water separator, it sits next to the secondary fuel filter, and can be a real pain in the nuts, especially as the electrical connector for it has really thin and delicate pins, and yes, you have to unplug it to service it.
Volvos use a lot of sealed u-joints and such, which makes greasing them more convenient, though it's not something I'm particularly warm and fuzzy about. If it has all-around air ride, and you're not used to that, it's gonna take some time to adjust - especially on slick roads. It's not more prone to slippage, but it'll feel like it is. The ones with air ride on the steer axle also seem to do poorly at holding alignment.
Personally, I'd never own an aftertreatment truck without also owning the diagnostic software for the engine, but that's just me. Cummins Insite is quite user-friendly, but take a course on it before you go out and buy it. You'll also need a diagnostic link adapter... I'd recommend going with NexIQ. Cummins will recommend theirs (Inline 6), but it's only advantageous in any way only to an actual Cummins tech... anything you'll need to do with it can be done just fine with NexIQ, plus you can read the ABS ECU with it.
If you need to have engine work done, you'll have a lot more options with the Cummins... any Freightliner/Western Star, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Mack, Volvo, International, Cummins, etc. dealer can work on it, as can a much wider selection of third-party shops (although I'd never let the major truck stop chains like T.A./Petro, Flying J/Pilot, Love's, et. al. touch any truck of mine), whereas your only options with the Volvo engine will be Volvo and Mack dealerships.
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What is the tare weight of Volvo vnl64t670?
64 ton
What is the height of a Volvo 780?
Assuming you're referring to a Volvo VNL 780 truck, with the double bunk sleeper, 12'6".
Does Volvo Trucks North America manufacture a 48 inch sleeper?
No. The smallest sleeper they manufacture is 42 inches, available on the VN430, VNL430, VNM430, and VHD430.
What is the gross weight of Volvo day cab truck?
Well, the question is really too vague to be answered. You said gross weight, implying you want a loaded weight. Volvo manufactures and sells many different models of trucks worldwide. We have no way of knowing if you're referring to a Volvo truck in the United States, South Africa, Australia, the United Kingdom, etc. The allowable gross weights will vary between jurisdictions. Also, you did not say what configuration of truck - again, for all we know, you could be referring to a single axle straight/rigid truck, a tandem axle, a tandem axle with additional lift axles, tandem axle twin steer, single axle articulated truck, tandem axle articulated truck, etc. Typically, however, a sleeper cab truck and daycab truck are allowed the same gross weights.
How tall is a Volvo 780 truck?
If you have the double bunk sleeper, it should come up to about 12'6".
What is the length tractor truck Volvo VNL64T670?
From the bumper, it'll vary according to a number of things. I'm driving a 780 right now, and it has a wheelbase of 233 inches, so you could expect the wheelbase of the 670 to be around 225 inches.
How many models of 2006 Volvo tractor trailers are there?
For the North American market, it was just the VNL series, for which the model number was (and still is) based on the length of the sleeper.
What is the weight of a Volvo Dump Truck?
Need to know the specific model and configuration (e.g., single axle, tandem, tri-axle, quad axle, centipede) in order to answer this.
How many people fit in a Volvo S40?
5
Where can one find information on Volvo semi trucks?
One can find information on Volvo semi trucks on the official website for Volvo trucks. One can also watch videos on YouTube with people interacting with these vehicles.
Where can you buy a cab for a tractor trailer new with a sleeper?
Need to be a little more specific here.... I wouldn't direct you to the same place to purchase a Volvo cab as I would send you to purchase a Peterbilt cab. You need to give an idea of what exactly you're looking for.
How many people can a Volvo hold?
It would vary with the model of car
