Volvo Completely Redesigns its Articulated Dump Trucks, Adds 50-Ton Model

January 29, 2025 Heavy Hunt

Six months after unleashing its biggest excavator redesign in 20 years, Volvo is back at it – this time unveiling a complete overhaul of its articulated dump trucks, including a brand-new size for the company.

The seven models of the company’s next-generation ADTs range in payload from 28 to 61 U.S. tons and will replace the current lineup.

The unveiling January 28 also revealed a new size for Volvo with the 50-ton A50, a 5-ton boost in payload over the 45-ton A45G FS. It also delivers an 8% increase in fuel efficiency over the A45G.

Calling it the company’s “biggest launch year ever,” Volvo Construction Equipment President and CEO Melker Jernberg said, “This is our biggest and boldest articulated launch ever.”

Volvo plans to begin taking orders in North America for the new A35, A40, A45 and A50 models in the first quarter, with the remaining three to be released throughout 2025. The other models in the lineup are the A25, A30 and A60.

Along with increased fuel efficiency over their predecessors, the new artics get a redesigned, more comfortable cab, lots of new technology for easier operation, increased operator visibility to the surroundings, a host of new safety features and easier access to maintenance points, the company says. The trucks were also built with low-carbon steel and "can be adapted for future drivetrain technologies," according to Volvo.

Fully Redesigned Cab

Volvo increase the floor area of the next-gen ADTs’ cabs, reduced noise level and added new hanging pedals, steering wheel and adjustable seat. A premium seat comes with heating and air and automatically adjusts air suspension to the operator’s weight.The hood was redesigned for a lower slope and the window panels are larger for better operator visibility. The artics get a Volvo Co-Pilot touchscreen for viewing their surroundings with standard entrance camera and optional front and rear cameras.

Starting the trucks also got easier and safer. A ground-level startup button lights up the stairs to the cab and boots up controls. The operator turns the key when in the cab to crank up the engine. The key also shuts down the truck, with no need to push the ground-level button.

Source: https://www.equipmentworld.com/construction-equipment/heavy-equipment/off-road-trucks/article/15736112/volvo-reveals-completely-redesigned-articulated-dump-trucks

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