FH 520

6x4 Puller

FH 520
6x4 Puller

FH 520 6X4

Tractor
Puller

Dimensions, mm
Tractor

A, Wheel base
B, Chassis length (excluding tow hook projections)
Chassis width
Front overhang
Rear overhang
Front track
Rear track
Turning circle diameter
Width over side members
C, Height, ground-to-cabin airduct (unladen)
D, Frame height from ground above bogie axle (unladen)

3885
7240
2490
1695
975
2028
1835
13500
850
3325
1140

Unladen weight, kg
Tractor
Chassis weight, front (twin)
Chassis weight, bogie
Chassis weight, total

5200
4400
9600

Laden weight, kg
Front axle
Rear axle
Gross combination weight (when coupled to a suitable drawbar trailer)

6000 (8000*)
19000 (28000*)
2,00,000**

* Technical axle load

** Subject to approval from Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

Engine D13A 520

Six-cylinder, in-line direct-injection diesel engine
Four Valves per Cylinder
Camshaft driven vertically installed unit injectors
Electronically regulated fuel injection
Turbocharger and intercooler
Exhaust Pressure Governor
Volvo Engine Brake (VEB)
Engine Management System for driving information
and diagnosis
Oil cooler
Extra fuel filter and water separator

Displacement
12.8 litres
Bore x stroke
131 mm x 158 mm
Compression ratio
18.1:1
Max. power
520 HP (382 kW)@ 1500 - 1800 rpm
Max. torque
2500 Nm @ 1050 - 1450 rpm
Economy speed range
1050 - 1600 rpm
Cooling system capacity
38 litres
Oil capacity
33 litres
Emissions
BS III / Euro 3
Emission requirements conform to ECE/EEC regulations
and MOST/CMVR/TAP 115/116

Gear box Powertronic PT2606

Fully automatic planetary gearbox with possibility of
manual gear changes.
Gearbox consists of a hydraulic torque converter with
automatic lock up in all gears
Electronic control allows advanced diagnostics and faulttracking
Maximum torque
2600 Nm
Max. ratio in torque amplifier
2.07
Number of forward gears
6
Number of reverse gears
2
Gear selector positions:

R:
Reverse

N:
Neutral

A:
Automatic

M:
Manual
Driving programs:

E:
Economy program mode

P:
Performance program made (full power)
Gear ratios
1st
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
Reverse 1st
Reverse 2nd

6.15:1
4.26:1
2.41:1
1.67:1
1.32:1
1.00:1
6.63:1
3.84:1

Rear
Conventional multi-leaf spring
Front and rear spring mounting with cushion stop
Axle-mounting with v-stay and reaction rods
No. of leaves
9
Spring length
1620 mm
Spring width
90 mm

Brakes
Dual-line air brake system
Z-cam brakes with automatic adjustment
Asbestos-free brake linings
Antilock
Braking area
:
front - 1 x 2572sq.cm
rear - 2 x 2958 sq.cm
System pressure :
750-850 kpa
Parking brake
:
spring-type on front
axle and rear axles
Trailer brake circuit
Trailer brake valve, brake hoses, hose hanger
Air compressor
Gear-driven, single-cylinder air compressor
Max. capacity

530 l/min

Air tanks
Total air tank capacity
Air dryer-fitted

105 litres

Wheels and Tyres

Final drive - RT 3210 HV

Type

Tandem bogie with hub-reduction and

differential lock between wheels and between axles

Ratio

7.21

Front axle

Steel-disc wheels with 10 wheel studs

Dual rear wheels
Wheel rim size
7.5 x 20 / 8.5 x 20
Tyre size
11.00 R 20 / 12.00 R 20 Radials
1. no. spare wheel
1 rim and tyre

Heavy-duty front axle with unit bearings on hubs

Fuel Tank

Chassis frame

Steel circular tank mounted on right-hand side

Capacity
445 litres

C channel section side members made of high-strength steel

Flange width
Depth
Thickness
Internal flitch thickness
(provided for full length of frame)

90 mm
300 mm
8 mm
5 mm

Steering
Type
ZF 8098
Power steering with adjustable steering wheel and
provided with steering lock
Steering ratio
26.2
Steering wheel diameter
450mm

Suspension
Front
Conventional multi-leaf spring with threaded spring bolts
and shackle.
Double-action shock absorbers
No of leaves
6
Spring length
1890 mm
Spring width
100 mm

Exhaust system
Horizontally mounted silencer with exhaust directed to
the right-hand side

Electrical equipment
Voltage
Battery capacity
Alternator capacity

24 V
165 AH
80 A

V-wheel CouplingISO installation

Kingpin dia
Kingpin offset

3.5
365 mm

Fifth wheel height

From ground (laden)
From ground (unladen)
Frame top to fifth wheel

1379 mm
1420 mm
190 mm

Towing Coupling
(fitted at front and rear of tractor)
Type
Usable drawbar eye
Holes for attachment
Weight of towing coupling

RO x 56E
50 mm
10
80 kgs

Sleeper Cab L2H1

Cabin length BBC
Cabin width at rear
Width above mudguards

2230 mm
2490 mm
2495 mm

Cabin features
Driver efficiency
Air-conditioned cab
Cab-mounting with coil springs and shock absorbers
In-cab comfort and climate
Cushioned driver seat
Driver seat adjustment longitudinal and height-wise
The seat and steering wheel adjustments offered
enable short and tall drivers to adjust to their ideal
driving position
Air inlets provided on cab to give effective and draughtfree ventilation
Noise-insulated cab 67 to 70 dB(A) while cruising
Curved dashboard and position of instruments and
controls provide the driver with the best possible view
and operation
Wide-angle construction rear-view mirrors
Cab tilt angle of 70 deg. improves accessibility around
the engine
Safety
An impact-and crash-barrier-tested safety cab
Convenient and safe boarding, wide anti-slip entry/exit
footsteps
Seat belt for driver & Co-driver
1 # fire extinguisher ( 2kg, DCP type)

Long life
Cab shell made of high-strength steel. External panels
hot-dip galvanized and treated with anti-rust protection
Cab interior and upholstery provided with vinyl layer
Low fuel consumption
Aerodynamic shape

Instruments
Oil pressure gauge, air pressure gauge (2 nos.), engine
coolant gauge, rpm meter, voltmeter, speedometer,
fuel gauge
Engine Management System
Driver information display giving information on
operational data, fuel consumption, average speed and
for diagnostic purpose

Electrical distribution unit

An electrical distribution unit installed in the middle of the
dashboard houses all relays and fuses

Tools, accessories & Fitments

Standard tool kit
Air Deflector
Hydraulic jack 30-tonne capacity
One towing anchorage with bayonette-fitting
Side underrun protection (Optional)

Cab colours
Signal White, Yellow Orange, Opal Green, Burnt Ochre,
Pastel Red, Jaipur Blue, Blue skate, Royal Blue, Navy
Blue, Silver Grey, Winter White, Volvo Blue, NP

Performance data (when coupled to a suitable drawbar trailer with GCW of 2,00,000 kgs**)
Gradability
1st gear
Startability (on an uphill gradient mounted with 26 ton ballast on prime mover)
Max. speed geared (unladen)

14 %
11 %
59 kmph

Max. speed geared (laden)

38 kmph

** Subject to approval from Ministry of Road Transport and Highways.

Caution: Do not drill or weld on frame.
Note: Specifications indicated are subject to change without notice.

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FH 520 6x4 HD T/4/2006.05/V1