Volvo FE

The all new diesel engine built by Deutz and features a common rail fuel injection concept.

The system is popular on diesel engines up to 8 litres capacity as used by e.g. MAN, DAF, Iveco and Mercedes Benz.

The manual gearboxes are made by ZF[1] of Ecomid range and automatic transmissions by Allison[2] There are two manual gearboxes with cable linkage system and servo assist to reduce gear changing effort.

The 9 speed overdrive range change with so called double H pattern is available for tractor units and higher GCM vehicles.

The automatics are available in two models as 6-speed top two overdrive electronically controlled Allison MD3060 and AL306 and both have a hydraulic retarder as an option with maximum brake torque of 1,700 N⋅m (1,253.9 lb⋅ft).

Wide selection of rear axle ratios in both single and hub reduction are on offer with differential locks as standard in 4x2,6x2 and 6x4 configuration.