Volvo Roundnose

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Volvo Roundnose
Volvo LV 127 Truck 1943.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Volvo
Also calledVolvo LV120 – 154
Volvo L221 – 249
Production1939 – 1954,
approx. 43,500 produced [1]
Body and chassis
Class Medium size truck
Powertrain
Engine Volvo inline 6
Transmission 4-speed non-syncro manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3.4 m (133.9 in) – 5.3 m (208.7 in) [1]
Curb weight 6,400 kg (14,109.6 lb) – 12,300 kg (27,116.9 lb) (gross weight) [1]
Chronology
Predecessor Volvo LV81-series
Successor Volvo Brage

The Volvo LV120/130/140/150-series, or the Roundnose was a medium-size truck produced by Swedish automaker Volvo between 1939 and 1954.

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History

The "Roundnose" was introduced in the autumn of 1939, in conjunction with the outbreak of the Second World War. The truck was originally built in three versions. The smallest LV120-series had the same side-valve engine as the Sharpnose. The larger LV125-series and the sturdier LV130-series had the same overhead valve engine as its predecessor LV90. [2] During the war, many of these trucks were equipped with wood gas generators. 1944 saw the introduction of the LV140-series with the big FE engine which replaced the LV180/190-series.

In 1946 the Roundnose became the first Volvo truck offered with a diesel engine. [3] The LV150-series was equipped with Volvo's VDA pre-chamber diesel engine.

All versions were updated in the early 1950s. [2] The LV120-series became the L220-series with a stronger ED engine. The LV140-series became the L230-series, with an improved A6 engine and the LV150-series became the L245-series with a direct injected VDC diesel engine.

Engines

ModelYearEngine [1] DisplacementPowerType
LV120-1231940–49 Volvo EC: I6 sv 3,670 cc (224 cu in)86 bhp (64 kW) Petrol engine
LV125-1381939–50Volvo FC: I6 ohv 4,394 cc (268.1 cu in)90 bhp (67 kW)Petrol engine
LV125-1381939–45Volvo FCH: I6 ohv4,394 cc (268.1 cu in)90 bhp (67 kW) Hesselman engine
LV140-1481944–51Volvo FE: I6 ohv5,652 cc (344.9 cu in)105 bhp (78 kW)Petrol engine
LV151-1541946–49Volvo VDA: I6 ohv6,126 cc (373.8 cu in)95 bhp (71 kW) Pre-chamber diesel
L221-2241950–54 Volvo ED: I6 sv3,670 cc (224 cu in)90 bhp (67 kW)Petrol engine
L231-2341951–54Volvo A6: I6 ohv4,703 cc (287.0 cu in)105 bhp (78 kW)Petrol engine
L246-2491950–53Volvo VDC: I6 ohv6,126 cc (373.8 cu in)100 bhp (75 kW) Direct injection diesel

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Olsson, Christer (1987). Volvo – Lastbilarna igår och idag[Volvo - the trucks of yesteryear and today] (in Swedish). Malmö, Sweden: Förlagshuset Norden AB. ISBN   91-86442-76-7.
  2. 1 2 Volvo Trucks Global – Roundnose
  3. ↑ Volvo Trucks Global – LV15/L24
Volvo Trucks timeline, 1920s - 1960s
Type 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s
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Light duty LV4 LV60-series LV76-series Sharpnose L340 Snabbe/Trygge F82
Medium duty LV71-series LV81-series Roundnose Brage/Starke/Raske F85
Medium/heavy LV66-series Longnose Viking F86
Heavy duty Titan F88
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