The Volvo FH truck range is a true icon. That’s one reason why they are so popular in the UK and there are always so many used Volvo FH tractor units advertised for sale here at Truckpages. You can find examples of all ages – the FH was launched as far back as 1993 so there are some classic examples available for sale from time to time. The range includes the impressive FH16 with the 16-litre engine (upgraded to a 17 litre in 2024). The vast majority of the FH tractor units are powered by Volvo’s 13 litre D13 engine – the most recent variant being the D13K but it stems back to the 2005 launch of the D13A. The most popular variants of the Volvo FH tractor unit range are the FH460 and FH500. Both use the same D13 engine and are typically specified with Volvo’s I-Shift automated transmission and Globetrotter cabs. Shop around to find Globetrotter XL examples and more recently introduced Globetrotter XXL cabs.
Bath-based haulier Stuart Harvey Transport has taken delivery of a high specification Volvo FH 500 with I-Save Globetrotter XL 6x2 tractor unit. The stunning new truck is equipped with I-Shift Dual Clutch transmission and numerous creature comforts to maximise driving experience and fuel efficiency. Supplied by Mike Gill, Area Sales Manager, Truck and Bus Wales and West, the FH is the latest Volvo to arrive with the customer, having first turned to the Swedish marque in 2019. Stuart Harvey, owner, says: “Since taking delivery of our first Volvo, we’ve been mightily impressed with the brand’s driving performance, fuel efficiency and…
Now, this looks like a proper working truck. All too often when we see images of new electric trucks going into service they appear to be on lighter duties and may be part of a fleet ‘for show’. The new 44-tonne Volvo FH Electric 6x2 tractor unit operated by Bartrums on behalf of Boortmalt, a Bury St. Edmunds-based malt firm is the first heavy-duty electric truck to be deployed in East Anglia. And it looks up to the job. Supplied by Alan Didwell, Key Account Sales Manager at Volvo Truck and Bus Centre South & East, the vehicle joins Boortmalt’s…
If you are about to buy your first tractor unit for your fleet would you push the boat out like Coleshill-based RS Transport? The company went to Volvo Truck and Bus Centre South & East and ordered a fully spec’d Volvo FH540 Globetrotter fitted with all the bells and whistles. The order was for a total of three trucks from Volvo Trucks and were supplied by Rory Kelly, Transport Solutions Executive at Volvo Truck and Bus Centre South & East. The full order consists of two Volvo FMX 8x4 rigid tippers – mounted with Abba and Thompson bodies respectively –…
Volvo Trucks has become the first truck manufacturer in the UK to have four different models of low emission vehicle approved for the Government’s plug-in grant of up to £25,000 on new registrations. This follows approval of the FH Electric and FM Electric, both as 4x2 tractor units and with the maximum six batteries. The FM Electric can even be specified to meet the three-star Direct Vision Standard, making it the ideal city truck. Both models join the Volvo FL Electric 4x2 rigid, and the FE Electric 6x2 rigid, which have already been approved for the grant. Terms of the…
Owens Group has started taking delivery of 30 new Volvo tractor units, following the strong fuel economy and reliability seen in 60 trucks the manufacturer supplied to the company in 2021. Having returned to the Swedish marque for the first time since 2005 two years ago, the business has placed its trust in Volvo once again, this time ordering 17 Volvo FH 460 with I-Save Globetrotter 6x2 and 13 FM 460 Globetrotter 6x2 trucks. Doug Jeffery, Group Commercial Director, Owens Group, says: “Our first batch of Volvos quickly proved to be extremely reliable while also providing the comfort and positive…