Volvo CE unveils brand new lineup of its articulated haulers
Volvo CE, a global leader in construction solutions and services, today (January 28) announced the launch of a new lineup of world-class articulated haulers which is set for stepwise introductions on markets globally during 2025.
Delivering superior innovation, the new range is designed to meet the modern-day need for connected solutions, productivity performance and emission reduction, with the human at the centre, said the company in a statement.
Volvo CE's update represents a complete overhaul of its existing, globally recognized, best-in-class articulated hauler lineup, now ranging in size from A25-A60.
Unveiling its biggest and boldest articulated hauler till date, the Swedish group said an entirely new model, the A50, has been introduced, increasing customer opportunities in the demanding hauler segment.
The all-new A50 model, which is available in selected markets, underscores Volvo CE's commitment to meeting the evolving needs of its customers by enhancing operational capabilities and offering more choices.
The range delivers key innovations, such as a new electronic system, upgraded cab for superior operator comfort and safety, and an in-house developed transmission designed to adapt to future drive-trains, said the statement.
With over 35% of its total range renewed in the last 12 months, this marks the latest step in Volvo CE´s largest product portfolio renewal in decades.
The updated models mark a significant technological leap forward thanks to key innovations such as a new electronic system and an in-house developed transmission, delivering fuel efficiency improvements of up to 15% depending on model and industrial application.
Furthermore, the machines' new state-of-the-art design has been constructed in such a way as to adapt over time to fit future drive-trains, it stated.
The result is cutting-edge, safe, and productive machines that have been purpose-built to lower total cost of ownership and respond to the challenges of today and tomorrow across the toughest of worksites, especially when combined with Volvo CE's pioneering digital solutions, such as Haul Assist with onboard weighing, it added.
Melker Jernberg, President of Volvo CE said: "For nearly 60 years we have been leading the way with our range of articulated haulers and now with today´s launch of a new range of outstanding products, including one completely new model, we prove that there are no limits to our capacity for innovation."
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