Machine Review New features on the Volvo A30G articulated dump truck are helping ensure the unit remains durable and efficient well into the future for Digwright Words and images Shaun Croaker
Long haul I was recently invited to view and inspect the latest addition to southeast Queensland civil contractor Digwright’s fleet of late model earthmoving equipment: the new Volvo A30G articulated dump truck. Already a huge fan of the Volvo haul trucks, I immediately went for my camera, hard hat and truck keys, and soon made my way to site to check out all the hype surrounding this new machine. Whether it’s a 25-tonne, or up to a 60-tonne capacity, Volvo’s articulated dump trucks have always been an industry-leading machine and are known for having their comfortable spacious cab, ease of operation and overall safety features. They have always been a winner with operators and the new A30G truck is no exception. Highlights include a sleek design with a readyfor-business attitude, unbeatable offroad performance, automatic traction control – including 100 per cent differential locks – all-terrain bogie, maintenance-free hydro-mechanical
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The new hill assist and dynamic Volvo engine brake features give the operator more control over the machine when going down steep gradients. A centrally-positioned seating, superior steering, excellent suspension, low noise levels, climate control, space and visibility all reduce operator fatigue for more effective operations.
The in-cab Volvo Co-Pilot 10-inch (25.4cm) touchscreen
steering, new dump support system, increasing stability and control in tough-going conditions. The new A30G is specifically designed for heavy hauling in adverse conditions and a few of the standout safety features pointed out to me by owner Andrew Wright were the gear shifting ability of the machine and how it adapts to operating conditions, improving the overall comfort and fuel efficiency.
Haul assist Volvo Construction Equipment has introduced a particularly important feature designed to improve load accuracy on the new articulated haulers. Haul assist is a system that shows how much material the truck has moved; providing operators with data and real-time insight to assist in achieving optimal payloads and improve productivity. Haul assist comes standard on Volvo A35G through to A60H model haulers and is optional on the A25G and A30G models. The cost-saving benefits with this new technology are just the beginning. If an articulated haul truck is under-loaded, it’s a good guess that
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