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Volvo FMX Trucks for Sale (22)
Volvo’s FMX is a popular choice for tipper, hookloader and concrete mixer applications in the UK. After Scania, Volvo is the second most popular manufacturer of these types of heavy-duty trucks for on and off road use on construction sites and in quarries. This means that there are usually plenty of used FMX trucks for sale on these pages.
Launched in 2010, the FMX is a standard FM truck, beefed up for arduous work on construction sites. The model name stands for FMX meaning “Forward control Medium Xtreme”
Volvo know their way around constructions sites as they are one of the world leaders in construction machinery (Volvo CE) – so the engine in the FMX is powering plant equipment digging the holes as the FMX comes to take the contents away.
Used Volvo FMX Trucks
With a range of power outputs, there is no clear favourite in the used truck market. There are usually decent numbers of the top-powered FMX500 available, as well as 400 and 410hp versions, whilst the middle of the road 460hp variants always sell well.
Typical Used Volvo FMX Truck for Sale - Here a 2014 Euro 5 8x4 FMX400 Configured as a Tipper
More Volvo FMX Trucks Info
FMX Launch Specification
2010 – At launch engine choice was the 11 or 13-litre Euro 5 units with outputs in a huge range of between 330 and 540HP – transmission choice was manual, automated and fully automatic ‘Powertronic’. Nearly all components were the same as for the commonplace FM. The production version went on sale in Europe in autumn 2010 and worldwide in 2011.
2013 – The spec for the FMX was brought up to Euro 6 standard Prior to the 2014 Euro 6 deadline, keeping both the 11 and 13-litre engines.
2015 – The Volvo FMX was the first truck in the world to offer automatic engagement of all-wheel drive on construction trucks. The ATC (Automatic Traction Control) activates the front wheel drive when the rear wheels lose traction on slippery or soft ground and the truck risks getting stuck.
Many drivers connect front-wheel drive or differential lock in good time before a difficult section of terrain, in order to avoid getting stuck. Volvo Automatic Traction Control engages the front wheel drive when in motion, and only for the short time that it is really needed.
Automatic Traction Control became standard on the Volvo FMX in 4×4, 6×6 and 8×6 configurations from September 2015 onwards.
At the same time, Volvo released more features for the FMX, including Dynamic Steering for dual front axles (8×2 and 8×4 models), increased front axle loads, dual front axles (8×2 and 8×4), five-axle trucks (10×4 and 10×6), rear air suspension in combination with Volvo FMX All-Wheel Drive models and Electronic Brake System for drum brakes.
Later in 2015 Volvo developed the FMX further in offering the tandem axle lift which disengages the second drive axle and lifts it from the road surface. Volvo calculated a 4% saving in fuel for this system.
2020 – New FMX launched with a brand-new larger cab. As part of a range review, the FMX was given the new FM cab and improved driver features.
It is easy to tell the difference by looking at the dashboard – if it has a large 12-inch screen then it is the 2020 model year truck. Other differences are in the safety systems, other interior changes and some alterations to the headlights. Engines and gearboxes remain largely the same, but the I-Shift selector is changed and moved to help access across the cab and into the bunk.
Testing the new Volvo FMX
Check Out the Launch Video for the 2020 model Year FMX
Latest Volvo FMX Trucks News
Return to Volvo with FMX Tippers
A Yorkshire company has returned to their first love – Volvo Trucks for their latest order of twelve 8x4 tippers after a spell trying out a new relationship with another manufacturer. Brocklebank & Co Demolition has a long history of running Volvos and has returned to the Swedish manufacturer again after a two-year spell using a different marque. Nick Brocklebank, who owns the company that has been serving the South Yorkshire area since 1948, says: “In years gone by we’ve been predominantly Volvo, so we’re very happy to be going back to them again for this new order. It’s certainly…
Conquest Deal for 60 New Volvo FMX Tippers
Electrical problems from their outgoing trucks prompted a change of truck supplier for Thame-based West Coast Haulage. It’s a big deal too, as the company is taking delivery of 60 Volvo FMX tippers in one of the largest deals for the new model to-date, making Volvo the main supplier to the 100-strong fleet. West Coast Haulage has added 60 new Volvo FMX trucks to its fleet. This order was secured by Tim Atkins, Sales Manager at Volvo Truck and Bus Centre South & East, with each of the new FMX tippers featuring Volvo’s distinctive new digital dashboard, which includes a…
First New Volvo FMX Tractor Units in UK
Long-standing Volvo Trucks and Volvo Construction Equipment customer, Collins Earthworks, has taken delivery of five new FMX 500 Globetrotter 6x4 tractor units for operation with ejector trailers from its headquarters in Kirkby-in-Ashfield. Amongst the first new model FMX tractors to be delivered in the UK – they each benefit from the latest cab design with improved comfort, agility and durability, with distinctive V-shaped LED headlamps with headlamp protectors, new anti-slip footsteps and a new digital dashboard display. Collins Earthworks has added five Volvo FMX 6x4 tractor units to its fleet. Andy Jinks, Garage Manager for Collins Earthworks, says: “We have…
Volvo FMX Tankers Good in a Tight Spot
Sludge can build up anywhere – that’s why Sutton Tankers’ trucks have to have excellent manoeuvrability as they have a number of trucks on contract to Yorkshire Water transporting the stuff around. So, after a full-on trial of Volvo’s FMX in tridem configuration, Suttons Tankers has now taken delivery of 14 new Volvo FMXs, the first rigids to join its fleet, after being impressed by the performance of their demonstrator supplied by local dealer Thomas Hardie Commercials. The order comprises a mix of seven 6x4 rigids and seven 8x4 tridems for use exclusively on the company’s contract transporting sludge for…
Sale Starts of Electric Volvo FH, FM and FMX Models
Our roads are set to become much cleaner and quieter as Volvo Trucks start their sales of heavy-duty trucks for delivery next year. Volvo FH, FM and FMX Electric: Range up to 300 km. Continuous power 490 kW. That's over 600hp With the major industrialised countries becoming more focused on their emission targets, and vying to be the greenest, reducing emissions from road transport could have a significant effect on our environment. At the recent Earth Day summit, BoJo announced that our CO2 levels will be reduced by 78% by 2030 compared to 1990 levels. They were already down by…
