Description
De Volvo FB88 is a truck from the F88 series by Volvo, produced between 1965 and 1977. This series was known for its strong construction and the latest technologies for that time.
🛠️ Technical specifications
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Engines:
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Volvo D100: 9,6-liter six-cylinder diesel engine with 200 hp.
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Volvo TD100: 9,6-liter six-cylinder turbo diesel engine with 260 hp.
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Volvo TD120: 12-liter six-cylinder turbo diesel engine with 330 hp.
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Transmission: 8-speed manual transmission (R61) or 16-speed manual transmission (SR61).
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Gross vehicle weight: between 17.000 and 26.500 kg, depending on the configuration.
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Chassis configurations: 4×2, 6×2, 6×4 and 8×4.
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Cabin: Tilting cab with a simple layout, equipped with a sleeping place.
🏭 History and development
The F88 series was introduced as part of Volvo's “System 8”, an export-oriented program aimed at improving truck technology. The FB88 was a longer wheelbase variant, designed to carry heavier loads.
In 1970 the G88 was introduced, a version of the FB88 with the front axle moved 300 mm further forward, resulting in a larger axle distance and an increased gross vehicle weight of 52,5 tonnes.
Production of the F88 series ended in 1977, with the F10/F12 series being introduced as its successor.
