Volvo FH 660 Aero 8×2 TAG-XL — chassis / tractor unit, 8×2, widespread, power 405 kW / 560 hp.
Four-axle Volvo FH with Aero cab, suitable for use as a chassis for machinery transport (with a loading crane) or as a tractor unit. Also approved as an LHV tractor unit. Equipped with Volvo TAG-XL, meaning the two rear axles are widely spaced, increasing the truck’s gross vehicle weight, in this case from 39 to 41.5 tonnes. The rear section of the chassis (152 cm) is removable for use as a tractor unit, making this vehicle extremely versatile.
The FH Aero in the photo was delivered by Van Dijk Trucks, Netherlands, to Jan van Dijk Machinetransport in Oudewater (NL). The Volvo is equipped with a Remote Driving System for remote control.
Some technical specifications:
Length (L): 921-1073 cm
Distance from the front of the vehicle to the center of the coupling (a): 672-782 cm
Also equipped with a coupling with the following specifications:
– Distance from the front of the vehicle to the center of the coupling (a): 916 cm
– Max. unbraked weight: 750 kg
– Max. autonomously braked weight: 24123 kg
– Max. braked center axle weight: 20900 kg
Also equipped with a coupling with the following specifications:
– Distance from the front of the vehicle to the center of the coupling (a): 1055 cm
– Max. unbraked weight: 750 kg
– Max. autonomously braked weight: 22593 kg
– Max. braked center axle weight: 20900 kg
Can be used in long and heavy vehicle combinations.
– Gross train weight: 60,000 kg
– Max. braked trailer weight: 34,123 kg
– Max. autonomously braked weight: 34,123 kg
– Max. braked center axle weight: 24,000 kg
Technical specifications DISTRI TRUCKS*)
Volvo FH 660 Aero 8×2 TAG-XL — truck / tractor
Model year 2025 –
Engine type: 6-cylinder in-line turbodiesel
Displacement: 12,777 cc
Emission class: Euro 6
Max. power: 405 kW
Revs at max. power: 1,400 rpm
Number of gears: 12 (I-Shift)
Drive axles: 2 and 3
Number of tires: 12
Axle configuration: 8×2
Wheelbase: 645 cm
Tare weight (pictured vehicle): 25,777 kg
Gross vehicle weight: 41,500 kg
Max. Front axle load: 10,000 kg
Max. rear axle load: 31,500 kg
Load capacity: 15,723 kg
Max. gross train weight: 60,000 kg
Length: 921-1073 cm
Width: 255 cm
Number of seats: 2
*) Subject to change. Exact specifications are available from the supplier.