Volvo FH 460 6x4 : Why is it a Popular Tractor Head in Middle East
one in every 4 tractor heads is most likely to be a Volvo. Not necessarily new but it will be there
If you know the transport market in the middle east, you must be aware about how coveted is the Volvo FH 460 6x4 in the industry. Even after being driven for over 400,000 - 500,000 kms, one can still get a good resale value for this vehicle. Drivers swear by it and Fleet Operators cant get enough. And it dominated the middle east commercial transport market with around 25% of the market share in the previous year.
If you pass through a Freight Transport usual vehicle route in the middle east, there are chances that you will find, Mercedes, SCANIA, RENAULT, Dong-feng, SANY, UD Truck, SITRAK but one in every 4 tractor heads is most likely to be a Volvo. Not new but it will be there.
Heavy duty cooling package, Globetrotter Cab and dust filtration packages add to the much needed regional features in the FH 460 6x4 that suits long cros-border hauls. The 6x4 axles offers essential traction also offers proper GCW management. Most importantly the 13-Litre 460HP engine with a combination of i-shift transmission provides a torque range of (2,300-2,600)Nm at relatively low RPM's
Industry analysts have placed the FH460 as the all-round smartest choice. What's your say?