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FE low entry cab’s show debut

Volvo's 26 tonnes gvw FE low entry cab rigid made its first appearance at the FutueSource sustainability exhibition last month at London's ExCel.
The RCV combines a 2.3m width with a four-man crew cab, low (440 mm) single step height on both sides, rear-steer tag-axle chassis and 90 degree opening doors – for waste collection in both high density traffic urban streets and rural narrow lanes. It also has practical plastic mudwings and a three piece bumper with steel corners, while more than 95% of components are said to be shared with the standard cab – including mirrors, windscreen and cab panels – to make sales and support simple. The vehicle is powered by a Volvo D7 Euro 5 engine with SCR (selective catalytic reduction), delivering 300hp at 2,100 to 2,300rpm and peak torque of 1,160Nm between 1,200 and 1,800rpm. That is mated to an Allison AL306 six-speed automatic transmission with hydraulic torque converter and push button selection. Unladen weight is just 7.5 tonnes and the vehicle offers 1,000kg of loading tolerance at 26 tonnes with an 8 tonne front axle and 19 tonne rear bogie, which is air suspended. The front axle can also run on bags (with optional kneeling function) and 315/80R22.5 tyres aid the axle capacity and provide increased ground clearance. The unit at FutueSource was equipped with a Heil Powerlink 19M (19m3) RCV body and an Otto Compact bin hoist mounted onto the Heil Powertrak tailgate.

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