TheVolvo LV66-70was a truck produced by SwedishautomakerVolvobetween 1931 and 1936.
| Volvo LV66-series | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volvo |
| Production | 1931–1936, approx. 2,370 produced[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Medium/heavy duty truck |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Pentaohvinline 6 |
| Transmission | 4 speednon-syncro manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3.4 m (133.9 in) – 4.6 m (181.1 in)[1] |
| Curb weight | 6,000 kg (13,227.7 lb) – 9,500 kg (20,943.9 lb) (gross weight)[1] |
| Chronology | |
| Successor | Volvo Longnose |
History
editVolvo introduced its first heavy truck in 1931. Unlike its smaller sibling, who used some elements from Volvo's passenger cars, the LV66-series components were built exclusively for truck use.[2]These included a newoverhead valveengine, a heavy duty four-speedgear box,steel rimsand four-wheelhydraulic brakes.
The truck was built in two weight classes: the smallerLV68andLV69with a payload of 3.25tonnesand the heavierLV66andLV67with a payload of 3.5 tonnes. From 1933 the LV66 and LV67 could be delivered with atrailing axlewhich increased the payload to 5.25 tonnes. The longwheelbaseLV70was primarily equipped with bus bodies.[2]
From 1933 the LV66-series were sold with aHesselman engineas an alternative.
Engines
edit| Model | Year | Engine[1] | Displacement | Power | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LV66-70 | 1931–36 | PentaDC:I6ohv | 4,097 cc (250.0 cu in) | 75 bhp (56 kW) | Petrol engine |
| LV66-70 | 1933–36 | PentaHA: I6 ohv | 4,097 cc (250.0 cu in) | 75 bhp (56 kW) | Hesselman engine |
References
edit- ^abcdOlsson, Christer (1987).Volvo – Lastbilarna igår och idag.Malmö, Sweden: Förlagshuset Norden AB.ISBN91-86442-76-7.
- ^abVolvo Trucks Global – history
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