Volvo shows latest heavy haulage FH16 demonstrator

Volvo premiered an FH16 650 8x4 heavy haulage tractor at the show, which is the latest eye-catcher on its impressive demonstration fleet.

The 180-tonner is full factory spec, with the exception of a Popp towing hook at the front. The Globetrotter XL-cabbed tractor, which features a top-of-the-range Drive 16 ++ trim, was coupled to a Broshuis low-loader trailer carrying an FM 460 Lite 6x2 tractor.

Also taking pride of place on the stand was a Roger Dyson-bodied sliding bed recovery truck. Featuring an FL crew cab, it is one of 118 units supplied to the AA.

Volvo is the only truck maker to offer a full range of zero-tailpipe-emission trucks, a large selection of which it took to RTX.

Visitors were offered the chance to drive an FL Electric 16-tonner and an FM Electric artic in the Ride & Drive, the latter proving to be particularly popular.