As quarry, mining, and heavy infrastructure contractors push to move more material with fewer resources, Volvo Construction Equipment has introduced an overhauled A60 articulated dump truck that delivers 15 percent better fuel efficiency and 5 percent higher productivity than its predecessor. The 60-ton machine will make its tradeshow debut as part of the company’s “Power Your Ambition” showcase at CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2026 in Las Vegas.
Occuring only once every three years, Volvo CE is taking the opportunity to showcase nearly 20 machines with 14 completely first looks at its 55,000-square-foot booth.
Innovation takes safety and performance to new levels
The A60 is the largest 6×6 ADT in Volvo’s portfolio, and its new all-Volvo powertrain includes a robust transmission and axles that enable full power to be used in all gears. Its active hydraulic front suspension enables fast hauling speeds while its automatic drive combinations (including 100 percent differential locks), all-terrain bogie, and hydro-mechanical steering deliver unmatched stability and control.
Volvo Dynamic Drive, a predictive gear selection function, uses sensors for incline, wheel speed, and weight to skip to the best gear for the job, saving the fuel that is typically burned by shifting through multiple gears. Another intelligent function, Terrain Memory, is part of the automatic traction control system, identifying and remembering slippery road segments and proactively adjusting the differential locks to prevent wheel slip and preserve productivity in adverse conditions.
For best-in-class braking, the A60 includes the Volvo Engine Brake, downhill speed control, cruise control, wet brakes on all wheels, and a service brake retarder system. These highlights, alongside proven Volvo CE features like OptiShift with Reverse By Braking, provide unbeatable off-road mobility and keep operators and sites as safe as possible.
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