Volvo CE plans to phase out Terex Trucks rigid haulers in favour of new machines with its own branding.

Volvo has announced the 45-ton R45D, 60-ton R60D, 72-ton R70D and the flagship 100-ton R100E will be released sometime in the second quarter of the year.

Terex expertise

The development of the new four-model range relied heavily on the rigid hauler expertise of Volvo CE’s subsidiary Terex Trucks, combined with the technological strength of the Volvo Group. The range will initially be launched in less regulated markets.

As a result of the launch of the Volvo-branded rigid haulers, production of Terex Trucks rigid haulers will eventually cease.

“Our purchase of Terex Trucks in 2014 was a strategic decision that allowed Volvo to offer customers a rigid hauler option,” said Thomas Bitter, senior vice president of the marketing and product portfolio at Volvo CE. “Since then, we’ve been working to design a completely new rigid hauler that builds on Terex Trucks’ 84-year heritage, while also incorporating Volvo CE’s industry-leading technology and core values of quality, safety and environmental care.

“Today we move to the next stage, and the new Volvo machines, especially the E-Series R100E, are the outcome of this work. We’re confident that they will impress customers working in the mining and quarrying segments.”

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The E-Series R100E is an all new Volvo CE 100-ton rigid hauler that combines market and customer knowledge with proven components, new technologies and a new design.

Based on the existing Terex Trucks TR-Series, development of the D-Series R45D, R60D and R70D Volvo rigid haulers follows an in-depth engineering review, ensuring the machines meet Volvo standards in their target markets and segments. Improvements include greater visibility and safety systems, along with Volvo technical support and branding.

New flagship

The new flagship R100E was designed to deliver high performance and productivity, low total cost of ownership, easy serviceability and good operator comfort. With its high capacity and hauling speeds, new V-shaped body, efficient hydraulics, intelligent monitoring systems and operator environment, the R100E will help customers move more material in less time.

“Terex Trucks’ rigid haulers are known for performing well in tough conditions, while also being easy to maintain and delivering low cost of ownership,” says Paul Douglas, Volvo CE’s vice president of rigid haulers and Terex Trucks. “Our proven design has provided a strong DNA on which to help develop Volvo CE’s innovative entry into this product line. The new E-Series R100E is a completely new machine that delivers stability, a long service life, high profitability, durability and comfort. And moreover, it’s quick and simple to operate and maintain.”

The new Volvo-branded rigid haulers will be manufactured at the rebranded Volvo Motherwell production facility in Scotland and sold exclusively through the Volvo dealer network.
Terex Trucks-branded articulated haulers will continue to be designed, built and developed at the Motherwell facility, and distributed using the pre-existing Terex Trucks independent dealer network.

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