Volvo LV71-series | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks |
Production |
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Body and chassis | |
Class | Medium size truck |
Body style |
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Powertrain | |
Engine | 3,366 cc (3.4 L) EB I6 [1] |
Transmission | 4 speed non-syncro manual |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 3.4–4.1 m (133.9–161.4 in) [1] |
Curb weight | 4,750–5,200 kg (10,472–11,464 lb) (gross weight) [1] |
Chronology | |
Successor | Volvo LV81-series |
The Volvo LV71-series was a medium size truck produced by Swedish automaker Volvo between 1932 and 1935.
Volvo introduced the LV71-series in the spring of 1932. The truck was built on two different wheelbases: 3.4 and 4.1 m. There were two weight classes: LV71 and LV72 with a payload of 2.5 tonnes and LV73 and LV74 with a payload of 3 tonnes. [2] The six-cylinder engine had a displacement of 3268 cc. The bore was 79.4 mm and the stroke was 110 mm. The maximum power output was 65 hp. The LV 71 had a wheelbase of 3400 mm. The LV 72 had a wheelbase of 4100 mm. The frame length ( LV 71 ) was 5010 mm. The front track width was 1500 mm, and the rear track width was 1550 mm. The fuel tank had a capacity of 50 liters. [3]
The medium-sized truck series also included Volvo's first forward control truck, LV75. The cab was moved forward so that the driver sat beside the engine instead of the gear box like a conventional truck. This gives a better weight distribution between the front and rear axle, resulting in reduced rear axle load. [4]