Volvo LV71-series

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Volvo LV71-series
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Overview
Manufacturer Volvo Trucks
Production
  • 1932-1935
  • approx. 4,700 produced [1]
Body and chassis
Class Medium size truck
Body style
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.

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History

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 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. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Olsson, Christer (1987). Volvo - Lastbilarna igår och idag. Malmö, Sweden: Förlagshuset Norden AB. ISBN   91-86442-76-7.
  2. Volvo Trucks Global – LV71
  3. Volvo Trucks Global – LV75