The Volvo FH is the iconic long-haul truck built to keep you comfortable and safe over the longest stretches. It’s loaded with technology to boost your efficiency. Choose from a wide range of electric and diesel powertrains that will turn driving into quality time from day one.
Explore the Volvo FH or contact the South Central Truck & Bus team here.
Australia Made Certification available on all FH models
Applications: Long-haul and regional-haul transport assignments, building and construction transport, forestry and timber transport, mining and quarry transport
Power: 500 - 540 hp
Heavy duty electric, D13 and D13 I-Save engines available
I-Shift 12-speed splitter and range gearbox with automated gear changing system
Four different versions of exterior trim are available to suit different needs
Available with six different interior trim levels to suit different needs
Steering-wheel comes in two different sizes – 450 mm or 500 mm in diameter, depending on your truck's specification
EBS (Electronically-controlled Brake System) provides superior response, performance and brake feel, while providing access to a number of handy features
Volvo Dynamic Steering - Active steering system with torque overlay
Save fuel with Torque Assist
Plan ahead to save energy with I-See
Adaptive cruise control and adaptive high beam
Two different levels of audio systems available
Camera Monitor System and Side Collision Avoidance Support available
Communicates remotely with our South Central Truck & Bus workshop
Tailor your Volvo FH with the right cab model for your needs. You can choose between the energy saving Camera Monitor System and side mirrors. Take a closer look at the alternatives below.
The Volvo FH with the Globetrotter XXL cab offers excellent driving and living comfort for two people. The longer and wider lower bed is designed for superb sleeping comfort.
The Volvo FH Globetrotter XL cab is the original and the industry standard for the long haul and other applications with high comfort needs. Convenient and spacious living for up to two people.
The Volvo FH with the sleeper cab combines excellent driving comfort and comfortable overnight accommodation for up to two people with a more limited standing height.
The Volvo FH with the low sleeper cab offers a lower exterior cab height combined with excellent driving comfort, comfortable overnight accommodation for one and limited standing height.
A distinctive headlamp shape and an upright cab profile, easy to identify from a distance. A range of comfortable cabs packed with solutions that can make your life on the road even better.
The LED headlamps, tighter gaps and Camera Monitor System are examples of the efficient Volvo FH design features that reduce drag and save energy. On top of that, the adaptive high beam optimizes your vision without disturbing others to improve road safety.
A well-calibrated climate system distributes and circulates the air in your Volvo FH cab when you’re on the move. When you switch the engine off for a rest, simply activate I-Park Cool to keep a comfortable cab climate all the way through a good night’s sleep, using battery power alone.
The Volvo FH cabs are made to make your days on the road run smoothly, it's morethan just driving. There’s plenty of storage, dual refrigerators to keep food and beverages fresh and a microwave to heat your favorite snacks. And, of course, a really comfortable bed.
Torque Assist provides enough torque to keep the speed by adding a controlled torque delta to optimize the acceleration. The smart sensors consider the typography. The driver will experience enough torque even under full uphill conditions. The big advantage; fuel saving up to 3% when pedal driving.
Keeping an even speed saves energy. The adaptive cruise control helps you do this in a safe and comfortable way. It works at all speeds down to standstill and automatically starts again so you can use it for way more than on highways.
I-See saves fuel by optimizing your speed, gear changes and coasting to the topography. It means you can use cruise control in more driving situations than ever before to save fuel and reduce your CO2 footprint from day one. To plan ahead and save energy. You can use I-See as soon as you’re out on the road.
Whether you use your Volvo FH for long-haul transportation or construction assignments, your gear changes will be perfect and maneuvers will be sharp and controlled with I-Shift and Volvo Dynamic Steering.
I-Shift offers a range of transmissions that can be tailored for everything from long haul to construction and heavy transport. The I-Shift Dual Clutch changes gear without interruption in power delivery. Equipped with crawler gears, I-Shift lets you manage extreme loads from standstill without compromising with your fuel economy at high speeds. Find out more about I-Shift here.
Volvo Dynamic Steering assists your steering like a steady hand, to make your driving easier and relieve the strain. It also adds functionality to your driver support systems with active steering in different situations. In addition, there’s an option to steer your truck with a remote control.
As a rigid truck or tractor, you can tailor the Volvo FH for a wide range of transport assignments. TheVolvo FH can also be tandem drive when you need it and an easily maneuvered single drive when you want to, thanks to the Tandem Axle Lift.
The Camera Monitor System opens up your visual field in both good and challenging conditions. Night vision helps you see better in the dark and surveillance mode lets you see whats going on around the truck when parked. It also improves aerodynamics to save you energy.
Side Collision Avoidance Support uses radars on passenger side of your truck to detect and alert you about pedestrians, cyclists, and other vehicles. Activate the turning indicator and the passenger corner camera uncovers hidden angles and gives an excellent view of the areas on the passenger side.
Adaptive high beam lets you use the high beam when it would otherwise be unsuitable. Detecting other vehicles and adapting the light beam dynamically, it provides an optimized view without disturbing drivers of other vehicles.