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Test Vehicle Specs


Tractor: Volvo VNL64T780, longnose conventional


Engine: Cummins ISX 530 hp @ 2,000 rpm; 1,850 lb.-ft. @ 1,200 rpm


Clutch: Eaton Solo 15.5" two-plate ceramic


Transmission: Eaton Fuller RTO-18910B-AS2 Autoshift automatic


Drive Axles: Meritor MT-40-943A (40,000 lb. gawr); 3.58:1 ratio


Front Axle: Hendrickson SteerTek (12,500 lb. gawr)


Front Suspension: Volvo/Hendrickson AirTek, rated 12,000 lb


Rear Suspension: Volvo Lightweight Air; rated 38,000 lb.


Foundation Brakes:

      Front: Meritor 15" x 5"

      Rear: Meritor 16.5" x 8"


Steering Gear: TRW TAS65


Wheels: Forged aluminum Accuride, hub pilot; 22.5" x 8.25"


Tires80

      Front: Michelin XZA3 275/80R22.5 G

      Rear: Michelin XDA3 275/80R22.5 G; 513 revs/mile


Fifth Wheel: Sliding, 48-in height


Fuel Tanks: Dual aluminum, 100 U.S. gallons each


Cab: Volvo VN High-Strength Steel (HSS); 77-inch integrated sleeper


Cab Aero Options: Included


Cab Interior Trim: Elite Neo-Classic/Cloth Traditional


Seats:

      Driver: Volvo/Isri Comfort Hi Back, air susp. with heat

      Passenger: Volvo/Isri Comfort Hi Back , air susp. with heat


Paint: Imron 6000 Black base coat/clear coat, decal graphics


Additional Equipment: Aluminum crossmembers; Horton fan drive; Silicone coolant hoses; Cummins/Jacobs 6-position Intebrake engine retarder; Delco 33/34-SI 115-amp alternator; 4-Volvo-battery system; Volvo battery Lifeguard system; Auto ether injection; 120V Inverter/charger w/ shore power; Delco 42-MT Type 450 starter; dual stacks; Fleetguard fuel/water separator; Phillips block heater; Volvo Link communications; Heated Power-axis mirrors; Power windows; central locking w/remote; Semi-auto-reset circuit breakers; Windshield curtain; Premium AM/FM/WB cassette/CD radio; Norcold 2.8 cu ft refrigerator; paired driving lights; paired fog lights; load lights; TV and cellular antenna prep kits; aluminum deck plate.

Vital Statistics


Wheelbase: 229"


Bumper to Back of Cab (BBC):


Overall Length: 334"


Overall Height: 156" (cab roof)


Overall Width: 102"


Turning Circle: Left: 70.5' Right: 70.0'

      Driver's view to the road: 13.75'


Weights

      Tractor: 18,800 lb. (with 3/4 tanks, approx 1,000 lb. fuel)

      As tested: 75,840 lb.


Interior:

      Floor height from road: 48.5"

      Luggage compartment liftover height: 47"

      Width (window to window): 79.5"

      Height (floor to ceiling): 84"

      Driver's Seat to Ceiling: 42-47"

      Width between seats (armrests down): 20"

      Driver seat to firewall: 17-23"

      Driver footwell width: 25.5"

      Passenger seat to firewall: 27-23"

      Passenger footwell width: 26"

      Sleeper ceiling height: 97" next to bunk (in stand-up area)

      Sleeper depth: 72"

      Sleeper width: 84.5"


Trip Length: 380.0 miles


Fuel Used: 78.1 gal; mpg = 4.87


Noise Levels:

      Full throttle, 50 mph (1,500 rpm): 69 dB(A)

      Steady cruise, 60 mph: 67 dB(A)

      Coasting, 60 mph: 71 dB(A)

      Idle, parked: 62 dB(A)

      Retarder on, 60 mph (12,000 rpm): 69 dB(A)


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