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auto-box in the business, the FH16.700 is lust about the most driveable truck on the road. Only as a certain credit card used to boast: 'Frankly, it's not for everyone.' And, in truth, the biggest buyers of 'the world's most powerful series-production truck' will be hauling a lot more than 44 tonnes, For general haulage, we'd recommend the 600hp or, better yet, the 540hp rating. Either wilt do just as welt And, unlike the 700hp chassis, they can be specified with a single-reduction axle, which will help boost fuel returns, too On that subject, we've been mightily impressed by the Dl 60's thirst, if not its tareweight but then it wouldn't be the only flagship tractor that needs to lose a bit of weight. Before the test, we got the feeling Volvo was nervous as to what results we'd achieve. The manufacturer needn't have worried. According to Volvo: "'With the new D160 engine, we've succeeded in keeping fuel consumption the same as before."
Judging by our results, it's better.