Volvo Trucks has announced a new heavy duty bumper for its FH series with a reinforced front to make the truck more suitable for rugged roads and rougher applications.
“The Volvo FH with heavy-duty bumper boosts the usefulness of our flagship truck by adding protection to its power, driving dynamics and cab comfort. The truck becomes robust enough to better tackle conditions where there is an increased risk of damage,” said Ricard Fritz, Vice President Volvo Trucks.
The new heavy-duty bumper is reportedly based on the same engineering concept as the front of the Volvo FMX, which is designed for construction environments. The corners and skid plate are made of 3 mm steel and a fixed footstep above the skid plate is integrated into the design.
The bumper has been extended 132 mm forward in order to take the first hits in rough conditions and the elevated position of the bumper contributes to the improved approach angle, which is over 20 degrees on vehicles with the extra-high construction chassis that was introduced on the Volvo FH in 2014.