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Volvo LV66-series

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Volvo LV66-series
Overview
ManufacturerVolvo
Production1931–1936,
approx. 2,370 produced[1]
Body and chassis
ClassMedium/heavy duty truck
Powertrain
EnginePenta ohv inline 6
Transmission4 speed non-syncro manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase3.4 m (133.9 in) – 4.6 m (181.1 in)[1]
Curb weight6,000 kg (13,227.7 lb) – 9,500 kg (20,943.9 lb) (gross weight)[1]
Chronology
SuccessorVolvo Longnose

The Volvo LV66-70 was a truck produced by Swedish automaker Volvo between 1931 and 1936.

History

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Volvo introduced its first heavy truck in 1931. Unlike its smaller sibling, who used some elements from Volvo's passenger cars, the LV66-series components were built exclusively for truck use.[2] These included a new overhead valve engine, a heavy duty four-speed gear box, steel rims and four-wheel hydraulic brakes.

The truck was built in two weight classes: the smaller LV68 and LV69 with a payload of 3.25 tonnes and the heavier LV66 and LV67 with a payload of 3.5 tonnes. From 1933 the LV66 and LV67 could be delivered with a trailing axle which increased the payload to 5.25 tonnes. The long wheelbase LV70 was primarily equipped with bus bodies.[2]

From 1933 the LV66-series were sold with a Hesselman engine as an alternative.

Engines

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Model Year Engine[1] Displacement Power Type
LV66-70 1931–36 Penta DC: I6 ohv 4,097 cc (250.0 cu in) 75 bhp (56 kW) Petrol engine
LV66-70 1933–36 Penta HA: I6 ohv 4,097 cc (250.0 cu in) 75 bhp (56 kW) Hesselman engine

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Olsson, Christer (1987). Volvo – Lastbilarna igår och idag. Malmö, Sweden: Förlagshuset Norden AB. ISBN 91-86442-76-7.
  2. ^ a b Volvo Trucks Global – history
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