Our national dairy company uses the 8-wheeler version of the FM 540 with the dual clutch box. Great trucks. Leave other, more powerful trucks for dead on the hills. The DC box is the ticket.
That's one of my favorite trucks.the reason is simple.that 1st and 2nd generation of the FM are still operating in Indonesia.The 3rd and 4th generations are not entered into my country due to my bizarre trade regulation
The Volvos are great trucks. (I work for Volvo though so there is a bit of bias) very rare to find a manual version 4 though. Only ever seen a few in the dealer. It's due for replacement soon so when you can get your hands on a brand new FM when they come out. It would be nice too see the truck from your perspective.
OMG that was the funniest ending to a video yet, I died laughing when you couldn't figure out how to turn it off! I always love how you close out your videos, it just make my day. Stavros, do the engine brakes make a sound like they do here in the states? Great job as always, I think I'll play euro truck sim now lol. Thank for the great video, and I can't wait for next weekend.
they use an exhaust brake not an engine or Jake brake so they are a lot quieter. But an exhaust brake (normally rated for 80-85% of engine power) will not pull you up like a jake brake (rated for approx 105 or so percent of engine power). I much prefer the sound of a good jake brake any day.
In these times it's nice to see some real life activity. Also be aware that Volvo has gas trucks as well, using LNG and on a diesel engine using the Westport solution. Most other gas trucks have spark plug engines. So if you get the opportunity to try both variants at the same time it would be great.
I tell ya it’s a plain truck nothing fancy but I like that truck for some reason. I’d like to have it hooked to a coal trailer and see how it would handle the mountains of Eastern Kentucky here in the states. Does it have a Jacob brake or is it an actual exhaust brake or does it have both
It's a plain jane bread and butter truck over in the UK - it gives you everything you need without the bells and whistles. It has the VEB on it I think..(Volvo Engine Brake) which I think does the same as what you call a 'jacobs' brake. Only problem some might see is that this is the 'low cab' version - over here we like our trucks high, not low, so we can see what's coming long ahead and be safer away from traffic
👍 for you , nice video , nice truck , so when you want to take a test drive and tour ud trucks , isuzu truck and hino truck stavros ?? 1 view from Malaysia
So shame volvo wont produce these kinds of truck with that new stupid model. These truck models are my dreams. I've always wanted to drive that old volvo.
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It wouldn't be a Stavros video without mentioning the full air deflector kit 😁
Nicholas Heath thats a nice feature to have!😋
Our national dairy company uses the 8-wheeler version of the FM 540 with the dual clutch box. Great trucks. Leave other, more powerful trucks for dead on the hills. The DC box is the ticket.
Is the panic alarm still going off 😬 great video as always and Cheeers
i remember my father had a f12 1985 model 385 hp and the gearbox was 3+3 and the horsepower was more than enough. the FM is a very decent truck
I worked with an FM 370.... Good truck
Great video Stavros! Evry notification i get from your channel,I know its gonna be fun!
Saw ya 2 weeks ago in galway! Spotted your scania.
Cheers Stavros - I am not in the industry but I really enjoy your uploads - thanks for the entertainment and take care in these challenging times
Volvo could sell more in East Africa if they'd provide dealerships for parts esp.Great Trucks! Great video as always!
Got to love the volvo fm its was my driveing test truck both class 1 and 2 and I spent 2 years in a fm on class 1 now I'm in a daf xf
That's one of my favorite trucks.the reason is simple.that 1st and 2nd generation of the FM are still operating in Indonesia.The 3rd and 4th generations are not entered into my country due to my bizarre trade regulation
First view I was waiting for video today
As always awsome vid
Guuud afternoon Stavros! Another great vid with a very nice wee Volvo. Keep her lit Stavros and stay safe buddy. Respect.
awesome truck that
It does look like a very comfortable truck.
The Volvos are great trucks. (I work for Volvo though so there is a bit of bias) very rare to find a manual version 4 though. Only ever seen a few in the dealer. It's due for replacement soon so when you can get your hands on a brand new FM when they come out. It would be nice too see the truck from your perspective.
Please review the new Volvo FM 😀🙏🏻
OMG that was the funniest ending to a video yet, I died laughing when you couldn't figure out how to turn it off! I always love how you close out your videos, it just make my day. Stavros, do the engine brakes make a sound like they do here in the states? Great job as always, I think I'll play euro truck sim now lol. Thank for the great video, and I can't wait for next weekend.
they use an exhaust brake not an engine or Jake brake so they are a lot quieter. But an exhaust brake (normally rated for 80-85% of engine power) will not pull you up like a jake brake (rated for approx 105 or so percent of engine power). I much prefer the sound of a good jake brake any day.
Looks like a great truck!
That’s a nice second hand motor. She could earn someone a decent living.
In these times it's nice to see some real life activity. Also be aware that Volvo has gas trucks as well, using LNG and on a diesel engine using the Westport solution. Most other gas trucks have spark plug engines. So if you get the opportunity to try both variants at the same time it would be great.
@stavros if you're ever in the United states can you review a Volvo vnl 860 or 760
Orlando Mendez It’s on my to do list👍
The panic alarm tho.. effin loud!!
lol the panic alarm
Best combination for tippers
Nice one Stav!
Greetings from Sweden 😀
Hi Stavros I am mayur from India .I like your videos ,can you tell me which one is best truck in scania ,Volvo,man,DAF.
I had a MOT tipper lorry what looked the same as that
Best
I tell ya it’s a plain truck nothing fancy but I like that truck for some reason. I’d like to have it hooked to a coal trailer and see how it would handle the mountains of Eastern Kentucky here in the states. Does it have a Jacob brake or is it an actual exhaust brake or does it have both
It's a plain jane bread and butter truck over in the UK - it gives you everything you need without the bells and whistles. It has the VEB on it I think..(Volvo Engine Brake) which I think does the same as what you call a 'jacobs' brake. Only problem some might see is that this is the 'low cab' version - over here we like our trucks high, not low, so we can see what's coming long ahead and be safer away from traffic
Please do a Kamaz truck video.
The FM looks so lame compared to the FH, they look good as a tipper or any riggid, but as a tractor, you may as well get a T range in my opinion
Will you be getting new Volvo trucks?
Thanks for another great video, what are the rear end gears in this truck and what are the range of rear gears used in your trucks over there?
👍 for you , nice video , nice truck , so when you want to take a test drive and tour ud trucks , isuzu truck and hino truck stavros ?? 1 view from Malaysia
Dear How Much Price This Model
Did ya sell it brother?
How do you turn off the panic alarm?
Does it take long to get a truck licence stavros?
So shame volvo wont produce these kinds of truck with that new stupid model. These truck models are my dreams. I've always wanted to drive that old volvo.
To be honest, trunking 2017 trucks where i work have about 600k kilometers, so 100k is like new
When you said 3 stage exhaust brake is that a jake brake like a cummins engine brake
I suppose exhaust brake, J-brake and intater
VEB Volvo engine brake
It's a retarder - that's what they're called in Europe - it's an engine brake
Its more like the same with jacobs + exhaust brake, this one got no retarder
The bed is original
And no one is going to mention the irizar i6 Bus eireann no?
Edward McDermott - I’d rather see him take out that Vanhool.
@@motosnape he should test drive both huh?
That would work for me. I still prefer that Vanhool in the yard though😉
Mines identical apart from the colours. Ok truck for regional. Out of its depth doing farms like me 😂
Standard mattress👍🏻
🤣🤙🏻comfortable
What is akorona haha iam from iraq
That volvo was very nice, and manual gearbox was whell👍👍
Stavros it would be amazing, if you could review the Actros MP2 or MP3! Great trucks!
Choose between manual and automatic
That bed is original beacus my dad has it in the volvo
lol selling a volvo at scania, but overalll great video stavros, CHEEERS
Great video brotha! Looking forward to see your reviews on long haul semi's like Vnl 860, Freightliner Cascadia etc. Keep going
Malayali😁😜
Goodman stavros 😀😀