Volvo Municipal Vehicles + Alternative Fuels

MC Group & Volvo Municipal Vehicles

As the South East’s leading franchised Volvo truck dealership, MC Group can supply a wide range of municipal vehicles based on Volvo’s acknowledged industry-leading vehicle platforms.

Volvo trucks range from the light-duty 12 tonnes, to the heavy haulage vehicles of more than 150 tonnes. Volvo vehicles also come with a range of specification options to suit every need.

The first Volvo truck was born in 1928. Since then, they have grown to become the largest producer of heavy trucks in Europe. Their reliability is renowned and is underpinned by their three core values – quality, safety and environmental care. Whatever the application, from fast response vehicles like Fire & Rescue Tenders to slow operation Sweepers, we can supply Volvo municipal vehicles that meets your needs with network support that is tailored to meet your own specific requirements. MC Group supplies specialist vehicles to:

Volvo FL Electric

Axle Configurations
Rigid: 4×2
All axles are air suspended

Cab​
Day cab, short sleeper cab

Gross Combination Weight
Up to 16.7 tonnes

Battery capacity
200-395 kWh, 3 to 6 batteries

Range
Up to 300 km

Charging time (full charge​)
11 h with AC (22 kW)
2 h with DC (150 kW)

Driveline
Single electric motor, 2-speed gearbox

Performance
Up to 135 kW (183 hp) continuous power

Applications
Suitability for body-work. Electric PTO

Volvo FE Electric

Gross vehicle weight
Up to 27 tonnes

Cab options
Day cab, Short sleeper cab, Sleeper cab or Low Entry cab

Number of axles
3

Wheel base
From 3 900 mm up to 5000 mm

Power output (peak/continuous)
400 kW/330 kW

Number of batteries
3 or 4

Electric motor power output for PTO (peak/continuous)
100 kW/70 kW

Electric motor torque for PTO (peak/continuous)
530 Nm/270 Nm

Charging time (fast/regular)
Less than 2 h/11 h (example with 4 batteries)

Operating range
Refuse and light construction up to 120 km, distribution up to 200 km, depending on battery configuration and driving cycle.

Usable energy
Up to 211 kWh

Volvo FH LNG Gas

Key figures
• Euro 6 step D
• 420hp / 460hp/ 500hp
• I-Shift • Tractor or rigid
• 4×2, 6×2 or 6×4
• Operating range up to 1000 km**

Volvo FM LNG Gas

Key figures
• Euro 6 step D
• 420hp / 460hp/ 500hp
• I-Shift • Tractor or rigid
• 4×2, 6×2 or 6×4
• Operating range up to 1000 km**

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