I Shift

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Here what is standing behind and around the green 2007 years Volvo FH 16.

This Volvo FH16 with 660 hp came in July 2007 in Bremerhaven an. Wie cargo including heavy-duty equipment from other manufacturers, the Volvo FH16 has over deflectors behind the cab. Meanwhile, a heavy load up to 250 tons (553.359 lbs) of payload is no longer a problem. The truck looks through the cladding with corrugated sheet metal is very clean and tidy. Außer at the front of the vehicle to discover any advertising. Below is a very clean unsolved problem: How do I hide the ascent to the connection box behind the cab. The extension ladder is unlocked with the lever on the front of the fairing. In the inserted state, everything is completely hidden and protected from dirt. By supplying AdBlue (small tank on the driver's side with a blue cap) in the combustion process reaches this powerhouse Euro4 emission limits.

Below is spec from one earlier FH16.

Make: Volvo FH16
Built year: 2005
Engine type: Straight 6 cyl.
Capacity: 610 HP/449KW
Displacement: 16098 cm³
Max torque: 2800 Nm
Transmission: Volvo VT 2814 B
Driven axles: 8x4/4
Gross vehicle weight: Max 374.786 lbs
Fuel: Diesel
Fuel tank capacity: 200 gallons/800 litre
Special features: The second axle is liftable


Euro4 mean the truck is compliant with this rule.


Lars-Gunnar

 

what is strange about them

every real heavy haulage truck need them

 

Volvo offer reduction tandem axes only. Hypoid tandem axes on Volvo are usually Spicer

 

i have i shift in a 2010 globetrotter and it works really well , i only pull up to 22 tons , with 520 horse and i have nothing to say but itworks well

 

Any feedback from the i shift users in the US?

 

really there are two generations of I shift. second appeared in 2006

 

I'm planning on getting a new Volvo 670 or 780 soon.I did some research on the i-shift and Volvo motors.I'm running an '07 780 with a VED12 right now and it's been good so far for the application i use it for.Good truck but you have to be gentle with it.I drove 2 other d12 trucks both 670s 13sp eatons 3.57 rears pretty reliable trucks.But now i want to switch to flatbed from dry van and i would like to buy something with a little more power 500hp at least.From what i see d13 or d16 paired to i-shift is a bulletproof combination.At least in Europe.I get a lot of good feedback on this combo from my relatives driving in europe but i would appreciate some info and feedback from people using it here in the US.Thanks

 

2010 780 with the ishift is amazing. no problems from 0 - 405,000 miles. its almost like not working. perfect response and no slip or lag, touch it with your toe and it responds.

just drove my friends 2008 780 auto, but not ishift for the first time.....scary, you need to two foot it(brake and gas) due to 500 rpms of nothing and the dealer said its how they are.

so ishift heck ya! non ishift auto in the volvo nope.

good luck

 

Ishift is probably the best gearbox on the planet right now, D13 is great but whatever you do avoid the D16 like the plague!!! I know because I bought one brand new and that truck nearly broke me, also I have yet to meet any happy D16 owner either in Europe or the US.

 

Don't do the D16, not reliable and dealers never have parts on hand for D16. I have 4 in 780's, never again.