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Volvo A40
Configuration: Current-generation A40 (tables label it A40J), standard body, 29.5R25 tires, unloaded with all fluids and operator; Tier 4 Final. Successor to the A40G (A40G production 2014–2024 per volvoce.com).
27 sourced values · Sources: Volvo A40 product guide (Tier 4f), Ref. No 20064352_D / English-22 / 2025.01. Retrieved 2026-10-24
Dimension diagram
| A | Overall length | 11,261 mm |
| B | Overall height | 3,626 mm |
| C | Wheelbase | 4,628 mm |
| D | Ground clearance | 583 mm |
| E | Overall width | 3,401 mm |
| F | Track gauge / tread | 2,636 mm |
Weights
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 31,400 kg | Published: 31,400 kg Volvo A40 product guide (Tier 4f), Ref. No 20064352_D / English-22 / 2025.01. Retrieved 2026-10-24Unloaded (69,225 lb). 875/65R29 tires add 300 kg per axle. |
| Max gross (laden) weight | 70,310 kg | Published: 70,310 kg Volvo A40 product guide (Tier 4f), Ref. No 20064352_D / English-22 / 2025.01. Retrieved 2026-10-24Total weight, loaded. |
Dimensions
Undercarriage / tires
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Undercarriage type | Wheeled, articulated, 6×6 | Published: Wheeled, articulated, 6×6 Volvo A40 product guide (Tier 4f), Ref. No 20064352_D / English-22 / 2025.01. Retrieved 2026-10-24 |
| Number of axles | 3 | Published: 3 Volvo A40 product guide (Tier 4f), Ref. No 20064352_D / English-22 / 2025.01. Retrieved 2026-10-24 |
| Wheels (count) | 6 | Published: 6 Volvo A40 product guide (Tier 4f), Ref. No 20064352_D / English-22 / 2025.01. Retrieved 2026-10-24 |
| Tire size | 29.5R25 | Published: 29.5R25 Volvo A40 product guide (Tier 4f), Ref. No 20064352_D / English-22 / 2025.01. Retrieved 2026-10-24875/65R29 optional. |
Ground pressure
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Ground pressure | 122 kPa | Published: 122 kPa Volvo A40 product guide (Tier 4f), Ref. No 20064352_D / English-22 / 2025.01. Retrieved 2026-10-24Unloaded, front axle; rear 51 kPa. |
| Ground pressure, loaded (highest axle) | 174 kPa | Published: 174 kPa Volvo A40 product guide (Tier 4f), Ref. No 20064352_D / English-22 / 2025.01. Retrieved 2026-10-24Loaded, rear axles; front 155 kPa. |
Axle loads
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Axle load, front (unladen/operating) | 17,060 kg | Published: 17,060 kg Volvo A40 product guide (Tier 4f), Ref. No 20064352_D / English-22 / 2025.01. Retrieved 2026-10-24Unloaded. |
| Axle load, rear (unladen/operating) | 14,340 kg | Published: 14,340 kg Volvo A40 product guide (Tier 4f), Ref. No 20064352_D / English-22 / 2025.01. Retrieved 2026-10-24Unloaded, bogie (two axles). |
| Axle load, front (laden/max) | 21,680 kg | Published: 21,680 kg Volvo A40 product guide (Tier 4f), Ref. No 20064352_D / English-22 / 2025.01. Retrieved 2026-10-24 |
| Axle load, rear (laden/max) | 48,630 kg | Published: 48,630 kg Volvo A40 product guide (Tier 4f), Ref. No 20064352_D / English-22 / 2025.01. Retrieved 2026-10-24Bogie (two axles). |
Engine
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Engine model | Volvo D13J | Published: Volvo D13J Volvo A40 product guide (Tier 4f), Ref. No 20064352_D / English-22 / 2025.01. Retrieved 2026-10-24 |
| Net power | Not published | Volvo A40 product guide (Tier 4f), Ref. No 20064352_D / English-22 / 2025.01. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Only SAE J1995 gross power is published. |
| Gross power | 350 kW | Published: 350 kW Volvo A40 product guide (Tier 4f), Ref. No 20064352_D / English-22 / 2025.01. Retrieved 2026-10-24SAE J1995 gross at 1,800 rpm (469 hp). |
| Displacement | 12.8 L | Published: 12.8 L Volvo A40 product guide (Tier 4f), Ref. No 20064352_D / English-22 / 2025.01. Retrieved 2026-10-24781 in³. |
| Rated speed | 1,800 rpm | Published: 1,800 rpm Volvo A40 product guide (Tier 4f), Ref. No 20064352_D / English-22 / 2025.01. Retrieved 2026-10-24Speed at max power. |
Hydraulics
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Pump / aux flow | Not published | Volvo A40 product guide (Tier 4f), Ref. No 20064352_D / English-22 / 2025.01. Retrieved 2026-10-24 Pump flow not published. |
| System / relief pressure | 28 MPa | Published: 28 MPa Volvo A40 product guide (Tier 4f), Ref. No 20064352_D / English-22 / 2025.01. Retrieved 2026-10-24System max working pressure. |
Performance
| Spec | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Max travel speed | 57 km/h | Published: 57 km/h Volvo A40 product guide (Tier 4f), Ref. No 20064352_D / English-22 / 2025.01. Retrieved 2026-10-249th gear forward. |
| Rated payload | 39,000 kg | Published: 39,000 kg Volvo A40 product guide (Tier 4f), Ref. No 20064352_D / English-22 / 2025.01. Retrieved 2026-10-24 |
| Body capacity (heaped) | 24 m³ | Published: 24 m³ Volvo A40 product guide (Tier 4f), Ref. No 20064352_D / English-22 / 2025.01. Retrieved 2026-10-24Heaped 2:1; 25.1 m³ with overhung tailgate. |
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| Brand | Model | Operating weight |
|---|---|---|
| John Deere | 410 P-Tier | 31,400 kg |
| Komatsu | HM460-6 | 32,900 kg |
| Caterpillar | 740 | 32,915 kg |
| Develon | DA45-7 | 29,900 kg |
| Caterpillar | 745 | 33,110 kg |
| Komatsu | HM400-5 | 35,055 kg |
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