Volvo’s biggest articulated hauler: A60H

By MEq April 22, 2016 16:25

The new, 55 tonne (60 ton) capacity A60H is Volvo Construction Equipment’s largest articulated hauler to date – and is always ready to work. Designed for heavy hauling in severe off-road operations, including quarries, opencast mines and large earth-moving operations, the A60H’s long service life, quality, reliability and durability are everything you’d expect from a Volvo, making hauling easier and more efficient.

The A60H is engineered to increase uptime, thanks to its heavy-duty front and rear frames, hitch and wet disc brakes. And that’s not all. Volvo’s proven durability and the support of an extensive array of warranty options, means you never need to worry about getting the job done. Strength and durability are the hallmarks of the A60H articulated hauler. Volvo CE has come a long way from its original 10 tonne articulated hauler in 1966 – ‘Gravel Charlie’. Fifty years and 50 tonnes later, Volvo is still the world’s leading manufacturer of articulated haulers. It invented the concept and has been developing these machines for over half a century.

Moving more with less
The A60H helps increase profitability by moving more for less. Volvo’s industry leading fuel efficiency, innovative technology and vital operational data tools help optimize your production and control your maintenance costs, maximizing your return on investment. With an industry leading 55 tonne (60 ton) payload, the A60H helps reduce cost per tonne. The modern design increases capacity while improving fuel efficiency, so more can be moved for less. The A60H is powered by a 16 litre Volvo engine, delivering not only max power of 382 kW and 495Nm of torque, but also excellent fuel efficiency. And with guaranteed fuel efficiency, the A60H increases profitability and improves return on investment.

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) launched the industry’s largest ever 6x6-configuration articulated hauler at the Bauma exhibition in Munich

Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) launched the industry’s largest ever 6×6-configuration articulated hauler at the Bauma exhibition in Munich

Operational data
With the A60H, valuable data is on hand to improve onsite efficiency and save costs. With intelligent systems from Volvo, such as MATRIS, CareTrack and the On Board Weighing system, customers can optimize production and minimize operational costs. Volvo uses the latest technology to monitor machine operation and status, advising on the best ways to increase profitability. The On Board Weighing System guarantees the optimal load every cycle. This maximizes production, boosts fuel efficiency and reduces machine wear in all site conditions and operations. And a huge array of Customer Support Agreements offer preventive maintenance, total repairs and a number of uptime services, helping keep control of maintenance costs.

Smash productivity targets
It is the ultimate hauler, featuring 100% off-road performance, proven Volvo technology and impressive payload contribute to sustainable operations, year after year. The A60H can move more tonnes per hour and gives 100% in all conditions. The largest articulated hauler on the market, it has a bigger payload for heavy-duty applications, delivering up to 40% more productivity than Volvo’s previous largest hauler. It also embodies the full articulated hauler concept, providing total versatility so customers can access the entire jobsite and climb steeper gradients. Work in all seasons, terrains and applications using tailored machine configurations and tires, all optimized for this 60 ton machine.
The ground breaking A60H features the latest innovations from Volvo. With matched drivetrain, automatic drive combinations, including 100% differential locks, all terrain bogie, hydro mechanical steering and active suspension, this machine is unbeatable. Fitted with an active hydraulic front suspension for higher hauling speeds in tough conditions, the A60H optimizes operator comfort and stability during travel, allowing more material to be moved in a shorter time for unmatched productivity.

Operator’s choice
The centrally positioned seat, superior steering, excellent suspension, low noise levels, climate control, space and visibility all help reduce operator fatigue for more effective operations. Its superior levels of comfort, control, ease of operation and safety also appeal to operators, helping maintain productivity all day, every day. The A60H’s dump support system, Hill Assist and load and dump brake, all help the operator to stay in control at all times, for extra productivity and safety.