Volvo Trucks FH 500 Aero — 6×4 tractor with liftable rear axle. Semi-trailer tractor, power 375 kW / 500 hp, aerodynamic front, liftable 3rd axle.
Tractor with an aerodynamic front that stands out due to a special feature: it has a liftable driven rear axle. An interesting option, as this allows it to function as both a 4×2 and a 6×4. It should be noted that it is about eighty centimeters longer than a comparable 4×2 and approximately 1000 kg heavier. With the rear axle in the drive position, it can load 18.5 tonnes onto the fifth wheel, making this a multifunctional tractor. Furthermore, it features an enlarged hydraulic tank mounted on the chassis. The truck in the photo is in use by Matrax Trading, Goldhofer dealer for the Netherlands and Northwest Germany, and is leased to customers.
The buyer of a Volvo FH can choose between traditional mirrors or camera mirrors. Standard features include I-See cruise control that takes geography into account, an upgraded braking system, and automatic tire pressure monitoring. Volvo also supplies these trucks with electric drive.
technical specifications *)
Volvo Trucks FH 500 Aero — 6×4 tractor with liftable rear axle
model year 2025 –
engine type 6-cylinder turbodiesel
displacement 12,777 cc
emission class Euro 6
max. power 375 kW
max. torque 2,500 Nm
rpm at max. torque 1,050 rpm
number of gears 12
automatic transmission: standard I-Shift
tire size 315/70 R22.5
number of tires 10
axle configuration 6×4 (with real axle lifted: 4×2)
wheelbase 457 cm
kerb weight 9,416 kg
gross vehicle weight 28,000 kg
max. front axle load 9,000 kg
max. rear axles load 19,000 kg
max. fifth wheel load 18,584 kg
max. train weight 50,000 kg
length 722 cm
width 254 cm
height 400 cm
chassis height approx. 101 cm
fifth turntable height approx. 115 cm
cab type Aero Globetrotter
*) subject to change. Exact specifications can be obtained from the supplier.
