• Volvo has increased the appeal of its low-height FM12
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truck range with adoption of the 460hp 0121) engine, previously only offered with the fullheight FM cab.
The electronic in-line six has a maximum torque of 2,200Nm and will be available in all rigid and tractor versions from 4x2 to 8x4.
However. FM12-460s will come with a 14-speed V2514 splitter box as standard with the option of an I-Shift auto or the firm's latest Powertronic transmission with a clutch
independent power take-off.
Although Volvo expects CMSturner interest in the FM12-460 to be mainly for heavy-duty rigid applications or doubledrive tractors on forestry work, the 460hp rating will clearly also appeal to artic operators who want more power than the previous top-ofthe-range 420hp FM12 rating.
Price for the 460hp option is £3300. There is no weight penalty for the extra power bar the 15-20kg for the standard splitter box which is included In the price.