Volvo VHD Series

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Serious off-highway capability and premium on-highway features are combined in our versatile vocational performer, the VHD. Equipped with the Volvo integrated drivetrain, the VHD has the brawn required for vocational hauling and the brains to minimize operating costs.

Whether you need tight maneuverability for straight-truck applications like concrete pumpers and mixers or a bridge-law compliant wheelbase for an end-dump tractor, the VHD offers the versatility to meet your needs with available axle-forward and axle-back configurations.

Rugged front and rear axles provide extra durability for tough vocational applications. Inside, a long list of standard and optional amenities bring premium comfort to the VHD daycab and sleeper models.

VHD 300 Axle Back

The VHD 300 axle back configuration is ideal when applications require an extremely tight turning radius and is available with the revolutionary Volvo Dynamic Steering (VDS). The axle back model can be spec'd with any frame length option available in the VHD family, including 6x4 tandem, 8x4 tandem, or 8x6 tri-drive.

VHD 300 Axle Forward

The VHD 300 axle forward configuration is ideal when applications require bridge-law compliant wheelbases. Its easily customizable chassis and nine available PTO options are representative of the entire VHD line. Like all VHD configurations the 300F meets requirements for both straight-truck and tractor applications.

VHD 400 Axle Back

The VHD 400 axle back sleeper configuration provides the industry’s tightest turning radius, with a wheel cut up to 50 degrees, for maximum maneuverability. The 400B also is available with Volvo Dynamic Steering to compensate for the steering jolts commonly associated with off highway operations.

Exterior

For tight jobsites that demand maximum maneuverability, VHD 300 Axle Back straight-trucks and tractors are up for the task. If you need a bridge-law compliant wheelbase, the VHD 300 Axle Forward has you covered. With an easily customizable chassis, up to nine power take-off options, and a factory installed piston or gear pump, the VHD 300 is simple to tailor to your specific needs.

VHD Axle Back

VHD Axle forward

Driver Productivity

Tow Pin and Bumpers

Built for Heavy-Duty Applications

The rugged VHD bumper features a heavy-duty tow pin and center tow beam, made of 100-ksi steel, that’s rated for a full 80,000 pounds. The bumper fascia is constructed from quarter inch thick, high-strength alloy aluminum and is supported by welded internal bracing. The fascia features a tough, black polyester powder paint finish, while all steel components are covered in urethane paint for extreme corrosion resistance.

Headlights

Designed To Improve Visibility.

The VHD features new LED headlights for greater visibility with distinctive daytime running lights. Turn, marker, and parking lamps are all LED powered. The fully-sealed headlamp component offers a brighter, more focused beam. The new design offers a longer life and even includes an optional heating feature for de-icing in cold weather. The new design offers a longer life and even includes an optional heating feature for de-icing in cold weather.

T-Ride Suspension

Delivering Non-Stop Performance.

The VHD suspension system is designed to deliver the best ride even under the most demanding conditions. Our industry-leading suspension articulation can provide constant ground pressure for greater traction. The standard Volvo T-Ride suspension features trunnion-mounted springs and rubber towers for excellent traction and articulation in off-road conditions.

Interior

NOT JUST A WORKSPACE, A SPACE THAT WORKS

Tough enough to tackle the most demanding jobs with ease. Dependable enough to keep working, even when the work gets tough. Comfortable and quiet, so you can stay alert the entire workday—and still have enough energy to enjoy your off-duty hours.

Driver Productivity

Cab Interior

Better Insulation, Better Comfort.

All VHD models come with Volvo’s acclaimed new interior design. Our well organized dash and cab comes in three different trim levels. It makes the interior both attractive and durable enough to withstand the demands of vocational work. Seven complementary seat options further increase your choices for customization.

Volvo Dynamic Steering

Taking Away Tension Behind The Wheel

The revolutionary Dynamic Steering system is now available on the VHD. VDS offers a safer, more comfortable experience operating on the jobsite. It adds torque to reduce steering strain on the driver at low speed, both in forward and reverse. Over a full day’s drive this means significantly less strain on the driver’s arms, shoulders and neck.

Safety

Next-Level Protection on the Job

Built to exceed the demanding Swedish Cab Safety Test, our high-strength steel (HSS) cabs have the industry’s highest strength-to-weight ratio, protecting the driver by absorbing as much crash energy as possible. Volvo is the only Class 8 manufacturer to make a driver’s side airbag standard equipment in every truck. For added rollover protection, Volvo offers the Rolltek® seat, combining seat belt pre-tensioners, automatic seat lowering to increase survival space, and an integral side airbag that deploys for head and neck protection. Volvo combines advanced engineering with active and passive safety systems, exactly what you’d expect from the inventors of the three-point safety belt.

Sleepers

Space To Recharge.

Volvo VHD sleepers offer premium touches that give drivers a comfortable place to relax and recharge when regional hauls require an overnight stop. With a 36-inch wide bed, the 42-inch flat-roof VHD 400 sleeper provides ample room to rest. A thick layer of insulation, combined with some of the quietest running engines in the industry, keeps the cab comfortable and quiet whether you’re down for an hour or for the night.

Features

Exterior Color Options

Work with your local dealer to customize a color to your liking. Choose your paint color from one of our solid, premium solid, metallic, or pearl options shown in this brochure.

REASONS TO LOVE THE VHD

Everywhere you look on the VHD, you’ll find rugged construction and improvements that will help you tackle your most demanding tasks. From tow hook to tail light, this truck is made to work.

Volvo Dynamic Steering

The revolutionary Dynamic Steering system is now available on the VHD. VDS offers a safer, more comfortable experience operating on the jobsite.

Volvo I-Shift with Crawler Gears

The crawler option offers one or two additional gears to the innovative I-Shift. The low and ultra-low gears can deliver power and control in demanding situations.

Enhanced Volvo Active Driver Assist

Next generation VADA technology is now available in the VHD. The system integrates radar and camera technologies, providing constant monitoring of obstacles in front of the truck.

We Built It For Bodybuilders

The VHD is sure to become your body builder’s new favorite. We’ll do everything possible to work with them and prepare the chassis for build out.

Efficiency Runs In The Family

Volvo D11

The Volvo D11 is a fuel-efficient, lightweight engine designed to improve reliability and minimize cost of operation. The D11 delivers performance competitive with larger engines, beginning at 325 hp and up to an impressive 425 hp at 1,550 lb-ft. torque.

Volvo D13

The Volvo D13’s efficiency & power improve operating costs, while meeting 2017 GHG emissions standards. Twelve power ratings are available, from 405 to 500 hp. XE, Eco-Torque, and Dual-Torque ratings provide “dual-personality” torque output for customers who desire the fuel economy of lower torque with the strong performance of higher torque.

An automated manual transmission with digital intelligence

I-Shift

Our newest I-Shift makes every load more productive, using intelligent electronics to continuously monitor grade, speed, weight, and engine load, shifting when necessary or holding a gear—whichever saves more fuel. So regardless of experience, training, or application, I-Shift helps every driver become more fuel efficient.

I-Shift for Severe Duty

I-Shift for Severe Duty seamlessly integrates with the D13 to ensure shifts are smooth and at the ideal engine speed. It saves wear and tear to extend drivetrain life. Every VHD with a D13 Volvo Power engine comes standard with the I-Shift for Severe Duty transmission. This I-Shift is designed for on- and off-road work in vocational applications that require frequent shifting. It includes upgraded hardware and software, improved engaging sleeves for greater durability and a new countershaft brake for improved performance and smoother shifting.

I-Shift with Crawler Gears

When steep-grade startability and low-speed maneuverability are critical, the I-Shift with Crawler Gears is the answer for maximum Gross Combined Weight (GCW) loads. The crawler option adds either one or two gears to the I-Shift, a low gear and ultra-low gear, for low-speed control.

The I-Shift with Crawler Gears’ weight capacity is among the industry’s highest for automated manual transmissions. It enables controlled forward and reverse travel at extremely slow speeds, perfect for paving and curbing applications. Upgraded software optimizes shifting for high GCW applications, allowing shifting to occur at higher revs, and enabling drivers to control downshifts.