Volvo FH 540 - P. Schwandner Logistik + Transport

This sharp Volvo FH 540 of P. Schwandner Logistik + Transport from Pfreind (DE) stood parked with an oversized cargo parked along the German motorway A61 near Hockenheim (DE).

The combination exists out of a 4-axle truck with a 5-axle trailer.

The truck is powered by a Volvo D13C, a 12.8 liter 6-cylinder diesel engine with a power of 396 kW (540 hp). The truck has an 8x4-drive line, the front and second axles are steerable, both rear axles are powered.

Behind the front axle are the muffler and the AdBlue tank installed.

Behind the cabin are the large diesel tank, storage compartments and compressed-air tanks mounted.

Attached is a 5-axle Broshuis Triple Wing Carrier, that can be used for the transport of rotor blades and tower sections. The trailer is three times extendable up to a maximum length of 53 metres and can be loaded with approx. 50 tonnes.

The cargo is a tower section of a wind turbine.

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