Volvo Trucks – Running footage: A Volvo VNX 630 with oversized load in the Canadian wilderness

During a seven month project, Mammoet operates four transport units in tight rotation between Stewart and their customer in Redwater. Additional trucks are brought in as required to support port operations and schedules. Mammoet is a specialised heavy lift and transport provider, operating globally with 5,000 employees. The company’s services focus on the petrochemical and mining industries, civil engineering, power generation and offshore projects. THE TRUCK AND TRAILER Truck: Heavy Haul. Model: Volvo VNX 630. Engine: Volvo D16 600hp, Torque 2,050 lbs-ft. Transmission: Volvo I-Shift. Tractor: 8X6 (tri drive). Weight: 119,300kg (gross combination weight). Payload: 66,000kg. Length: 41.7m (overall combination). Wheels: 50. Fuel: Up to 1,135 litres capacity. Features: 35K kg differentials. Low-bed ramps and wet kit to handle multiple trailer combinations. Headache rack for back of sleeper protection and chains and boomers. Pilot trucks for over-sized load. Trailer: 9 Axle Scheuerle ‘Canadian Highway’. Special trailer features: Extendable deck (18.55m-30.55m); hydraulic suspension; kingpin or remote steerable axles. Pilot trucks: 7 escort vehicles for night travel. Visit Volvo Trucks website: http://www.volvotrucks.com Volvo Trucks on social media:   / volvotrucks     / volvotrucks     / volvo-trucks      / volvotrucks     / volvotrucks