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Volvo FH500 Trucks for Sale (29)
The FH500 is fitted with Volvo’s 13-litre D13K engine rated at 500hp.
This straight six engine produces its maximum torque of 2500Nm at 980–1270 r/min. There is a ‘TC’ version of the engine that has a higher torque output at 2,800Nm. According to Volvo, “The 500 hp I-Save with the TC engine moves into D16 territory with 2800 Nm at the same low revs.”
Both engine variants use the I-Shift, but the ‘K’ engine uses the AT2612F or the ATO2612F, whereas the I Save TC uses the AT2812F or ATO3112F. From new there was a choice of Globetrotter, XL and XXL versions.
Used Volvo FH500 Trucks
The Volvo FH500 is the most common of all the FH range in the UK’s used truck market. It outnumbers the 460hp version by half as many availalable again.
Latest Volvo FH500 Trucks News
Latest Volvo FH500 Trucks News
New Volvo FH Globetrotter XL after Decade Long Hiatus
Just fancying a change is sometimes enough to get a deal done. After more than a decade with no Volvo Trucks bought by Bath International Transport, the company has taken delivery of a new Volvo FH 500 4x2 tractor unit, equipped with a Globetrotter XL cab because they fancied a change from their current brand of truck. The Bristol-based business supplies transport solutions for many well-known shows and artists, delivering lighting and staging equipment across the UK and into Europe. Supplied by Adam Barnard, Area Sales Manager at Truck and Bus Wales and West, the FH is the first Volvo…
Solus Volvo Trucks Fleet Decision
If you have made it to the top of the sausage tree, then you can splash out on the trucks that distribute your meaty wares across the country. That’s just what sausage manufacturer James T Blakeman and Co. Ltd has done in taking delivery of three Volvo FH Globetrotter XL trucks. These three trucks are the penultimate move in switching the company’s entire distribution fleet to the Swedish manufacturer. The 6x2 tractor units join three existing FHs that were delivered in 2020 Near-Solus Sausage Volvo Fleet The 6x2 tractor units join three existing FHs that were delivered in 2020, with…
355-Strong Volvo FH Truck Deal Under Way
Maritime Transport has begun to take delivery of a further 355 Volvo FH with I-Save tractor units, adding to the 170 it already has in service and making the Felixstowe-based business the UK’s largest operator of Volvo’s turbo compound engine trucks. The decision to invest heavily in Volvo’s FH with I-Save follows the success of an initial fuel trial at the end of 2019 and the performance of the trucks it already has in service – which have quickly proven to be among the business’ most fuel-efficient 44-tonners. All the tractor units in the new order will be Volvo’s latest…
A Golden Flagship Volvo FH for Vicky
To celebrate the 125th anniversary of its Maldon Mill, Carr’s Flour has put a new gold liveried Volvo FH Globetrotter XL into service. Supplied by Dean Harriss, Truck Sales Executive at MC Truck & Bus, the new Volvo FH 6x2 flagship tractor unit is equipped with I-Shift Dual Clutch transmission and is powered by Volvo’s D13K Euro-6 engine, rated at 500 hp. The truck’s specification also includes the Drive+ package, full leather interior, swivelling passenger seat, plus a television, microwave oven and 33-litre fridge/freezer. The FH is also equipped with I-Park Cool, Volvo’s intelligent overnight air conditioning system, allowing Carr’s…
Does Volvo Train Technicians too Well?
You want your technicians to be the best they can. The downside to this is that they could be open to being poached by other workshops – that’s a risk every truck dealership takes. However, an apprentice from Volvo Trucks dealer, Thomas Hardie took himself off and started a new business. As it turns out, this was fantastic news for the Thomas Hardie team, for, ten years after completing his apprenticeship, Sam Archer, now Director of Fleetwood-based family firm Archway Haulage, has just ordered a series of brand new Volvo trucks from the company. Sam Archer, Director of Fleetwood-based family…
