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Volvo Roundnose

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Volvo Roundnose
Overview
ManufacturerVolvo
Also calledVolvo LV120 – 154
Volvo L221 – 249
Production1939–1954,
approx. 43,500 produced[1]
Body and chassis
ClassMedium size truck
Powertrain
EngineVolvo inline 6
Transmission4-speed non-syncro manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase3.4 m (133.9 in) – 5.3 m (208.7 in)[1]
Curb weight6,400 kg (14,109.6 lb) – 12,300 kg (27,116.9 lb) (gross weight)[1]
Chronology
PredecessorVolvo LV81-series
SuccessorVolvo Brage

The Volvo LV120/130/140/150-series, or the Roundnose was a medium-size truck produced by Swedish automaker Volvo between 1939 and 1954.

History

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The "Roundnose" was introduced in the autumn of 1939, in conjunction with the outbreak of the Second World War. The truck was originally built in three versions. The smallest LV120-series had the same side-valve engine as the Sharpnose. The larger LV125-series and the sturdier LV130-series had the same overhead valve engine as its predecessor LV90.[2] During the war, many of these trucks were equipped with wood gas generators. 1944 saw the introduction of the LV140-series with the big FE engine which replaced the LV180/190-series.

In 1946 the Roundnose became the first Volvo truck offered with a diesel engine.[3] The LV150-series was equipped with Volvo's VDA pre-chamber diesel engine.

All versions were updated in the early 1950s.[2] The LV120-series became the L220-series with a stronger ED engine. The LV140-series became the L230-series, with an improved A6 engine and the LV150-series became the L245-series with a direct injected VDC diesel engine.

Engines

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Model Year Engine[1] Displacement Power Type
LV120-123 1940–49 Volvo EC: I6 sv 3,670 cc (224 cu in) 86 bhp (64 kW) Petrol engine
LV125-138 1939–50 Volvo FC: I6 ohv 4,394 cc (268.1 cu in) 90 bhp (67 kW) Petrol engine
LV125-138 1939–45 Volvo FCH: I6 ohv 4,394 cc (268.1 cu in) 90 bhp (67 kW) Hesselman engine
LV140-148 1944–51 Volvo FE: I6 ohv 5,652 cc (344.9 cu in) 105 bhp (78 kW) Petrol engine
LV151-154 1946–49 Volvo VDA: I6 ohv 6,126 cc (373.8 cu in) 95 bhp (71 kW) Pre-chamber diesel
L221-224 1950–54 Volvo ED: I6 sv 3,670 cc (224 cu in) 90 bhp (67 kW) Petrol engine
L231-234 1951–54 Volvo A6: I6 ohv 4,703 cc (287.0 cu in) 105 bhp (78 kW) Petrol engine
L246-249 1950–53 Volvo VDC: I6 ohv 6,126 cc (373.8 cu in) 100 bhp (75 kW) Direct injection diesel
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References

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  1. ^ a b c d Olsson, Christer (1987). Volvo – Lastbilarna igår och idag [Volvo – the trucks of yesteryear and today] (in Swedish). Malmö, Sweden: Förlagshuset Norden AB. ISBN 91-86442-76-7.
  2. ^ a b Volvo Trucks Global – Roundnose
  3. ^ Volvo Trucks Global – LV15/L24
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