Volvo Trucks North America will demonstrate how the Volvo VHD series makes hard work easy at World of Concrete. An eye-catching pink VHD 300 with a mixer body and a special purpose will be the highlight of the booth.
“We’re bringing these trucks to the World of Concrete show so people can see how we tailor the VHD for the specific needs of construction and masonry applications,” John Felder, product marketing manager, Volvo Trucks North America, says. “The VHD model highlights our commitment to innovation across the whole work experience—bringing more power and versatility to the jobsite, but also technology to increase uptime and driver productivity.”
Additionally, the all-pink mixer displayed showcases how owner, Dan McBride of Georgetown, Texas-based Ranger Ready Mix, supports breast cancer awareness. McBride had the cab painted pink to illustrate his commitment to the Susan G. Komen cancer research foundation. McBride has pledged a $1 donation for every yard of concrete the truck pours this year. He estimates the workload should total about 1,000 yards a month, which would mean a $12,000 donation to the foundation.
“We’re honored to be part of Dan’s remarkable efforts to raise funds and awareness for this important issue that affects so many families worldwide,” Felder says. “Volvo Trucks is always aware of our role as a corporate citizen, whether that means innovating at the forefront of safety, reducing fuel usage and emissions, or participating in social causes.”
VOLVO POWER
The pink truck is a 2020 VHD 300 6×4 configuration with a Beck Industry mixer body. Its ability to pour 1,000 yards of concrete a month is also indicative of Volvo’s commitment to building reliable trucks.
The Volvo VHDs at the show are equipped with Remote Diagnostics, a service that monitors fault codes on all Volvo engines, transmissions and aftertreatments, and enables proactive diagnostics and repair planning to maximize uptime. Remote Diagnostics is a central component of Volvo Trucks Uptime Services, which also includes 24/7 support from Volvo Action Service and ASIST, Volvo Trucks’ service management platform.
Volvo Trucks’s booth will include a D11 engine and a crawler gear transmission, each representing Volvo toughness and productivity. The D11’s power-to-weight ratio is impressive due to advances in wave pistons and common rail fuel injection. Crawler gears allow drivers to maintain control at speeds as low as 0.6 mph and move heavy loads on challenging grades.
But both trucks in the booth will also illustrate how drivers are as important as hardware to making trucks productive. As much as it’s a workhorse, the VHD features significant evolutions in driver comfort, helping fleets attract and retain drivers. Incorporating feedback from over 2,000 professional drivers, the VHD interior continues to deliver the latest in comfort and convenience and maximize driver productivity on demanding jobs.
The current driving environment features a control cluster that places switches and gauges within the driver’s reach and quick glance. A customizable driver information display provides trip and diagnostic data, and Volvo Trucks’ steering wheel places controls for most functions at the driver’s fingertips. Increasingly ergonomic seating options, along with the steering wheel, relieve pressure from drivers’ backs and shoulders while they handle heavy-duty work.
WORLD OF CONCRETE BOOTH
The Volvo VHD 300 6×4 with mixer body
- Volvo D11 engine with 385 hp and 1,460 lb-ft of torque
- Allison 4500 transmission
- 22,800-lb front axle, 46,000-lb rear axle
- Volvo T-Ride rear suspension
The Volvo VHD 300 10×4 with steel dump body
- Volvo D13 engine with 455 hp and 1,750 lb-ft of torque
- Volvo I-Shift automated manual transmission, 12-speed
- 18,800 lb. front axle, 40,000 lb. rear axle
- Disc brakes
Find out more, visit www.volvotrucks.us
Photos courtesy of Volvo Trucks
