Volvo Snabbe
| Volvo Snabbe and Trygge | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Volvo Trucks |
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| Production |
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| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Truck |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
| Transmission | 4/5 speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Curb weight | 5,600–8,400 kg (12,345.9–18,518.8 lb) (gross weight)[1] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Volvo L340 |
| Successor | Volvo F4 |
The Volvo Snabbe and Trygge was a series of light trucks produced by Swedish automaker Volvo between 1956 and 1975.
Volvo L420 Snabbe[edit]
Volvo introduced its first forward control truck L420 Snabbe ("Fast") at the end of 1956.[2] It had a payload of approx. 3 tonnes. The truck’s V8 engine had been developed by Volvo for a planned luxury automobile called Volvo Philip in the early 1950s.
A V8 engine in the lightweight vehicle meant impressive performance for a truck. The downside was the gruesome fuel consumption and from 1964 onwards the Snabbe was offered with a diesel engine as an alternative.
Volvo L430 Trygge[edit]
In early 1957 the program was supplemented with the larger L430 Trygge ("Safe"). With sturdier chassis and suspension the payload was increased to approx. 5 tonnes. From 1963 onwards the Trygge was offered with a more economical diesel engine as an alternative. Since Volvo didn’t have the resources to develop an engine of their own, they chose to buy a matching tractor engine from Ford. With only 65 bhp, performance was rather mundane.[2]
Volvo F82/F83[edit]
Volvo introduced its "System 8" in 1965. Changes for the smallest trucks were restricted to new names. Snabbe became F82 and Trygge became F83.[3] Production of the B36 V8 engine halted in 1966, and thus disappeared the last petrol engine Volvo truck. In 1967 Volvo replaced the Ford diesel with a stronger engine from Perkins Engines.
1972 saw the last modernization of the model series. The engine was moved forward in the chassis to provide better space inside the cab.[4] The main exterior change was a new radiator grille in black plastic. The trucks were now called F82S and F83S respectively.
Engines[edit]
| Model | Year | Engine[1] | Displacement | Power | Type |
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| L420-430 | 1956-66 | B36: V8 ohv | 3,559 cc (217.2 cu in) | 120 bhp (89 kW) | Petrol engine |
| L425-435 | 1963-67 | D36: I4 ohv | 3,610 cc (220 cu in) | 65 bhp (48 kW) | Diesel engine |
| F82-83 | 1967-75 | D39: I4 ohv | 3,869 cc (236.1 cu in) | 80 bhp (60 kW) | Diesel engine |
References[edit]
- ^ a b c Olsson, Christer (1987). Volvo - Lastbilarna igår och idag. Malmö, Sweden: Förlagshuset Norden AB. ISBN 91-86442-76-7.
- ^ a b Volvo Trucks Global – L42/L43
- ^ Volvo Trucks Global – F82/F83
- ^ Volvo Trucks Global – F82S/F83S
External links[edit]
- Volvo Trucks Global - history
- Swedish brass cars - picture gallery (link seems to be broken - Dec 2023)