Volvo FH16 700 - Smith
This sharp and interesting Volvo FH16 700 belongs to Smith from Christchurch (NZ) and stood parked on their yard in Auckland (NZ).
The truck is this Volvo FH16 700 with 8x6-drive line. The truck is powered by a Volvo D16G, a 16.1-liter 6-cylinder diesel engine with a power of 515 kW (700 hp). The three rear axles are powered, this axle configuration allows in New Zealand for higher loadings on the fifth wheel.
The truck is allowed for a gross combination mass of 200 tonnes.
The front bumper is reinforced and has a heavy coupling so that transports can be pushed or braked as well.
Behind the front axle is on this side the large diesel tank mounted. Behind the cabin is only the large exhaust mounted.
Attached is a MTE 26/06 trailer, MTE is a manufacturere from Hamilton (NZ). This trailer has a maximum vehicle mass depending on the width, this trailer can be adjusted in width from 2.5 meters (like here) to 4.5 meters. Such trailers are called 3 Rows of 8 Trailers; three axles lines with each 8 wheels.
The maximum standard loading capacity of the trailer is 47 tonnes, with the dolly this can be increased to 68 tonnes. The trailer has rigid axles.
A very sharp combination of Smith!