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Specifications for the Volvo B8R
The Volvo B8R is a highly versatile high-floor bus chassis, available with two or three axles, and multiple engine options and emission classes.
- 4x2, Euro 6
- 6x2, Euro 6
- 4x2, Euro 5
- 4x2, Euro 3
Floor configuration
High floor
Fuel type
Diesel
HVO
Biodiesel (B100)
Engine output
320 or 350 hp
Permitted GVW
19.500 kg
Dimensions
Overall length
10.520-13.220 mm (steering wheel position 1,650 mm)
10.690-13.390 mm (steering wheel position 1,820 mm)
10.920-13.620 mm (steering wheel position 2,050 mm)
Overall width, front wheels or housing
2.500 mm
Overall width, rear wheels
2.480 mm
Frame height
1.618 mm
Approved wheelbase
5.000-7.700 mm
Transport wheelbase
3.250 mm
Front overhang
2.330 mm (steering wheel position 1,650 mm)
2.500 mm (steering wheel position 1,820 mm)
2.730 mm (steering wheel position 2,050 mm)
Rear overhang
3.190 mm
Steering wheel position
1.650 mm
1.820 mm
2.050 mm
Track, front
2.049 mm
Track, rear
1.834 mm
Weights
Permitted gross vehicle weight (GVW)
19,500 kg kg
Permitted front axle load
7.500 kg
Permitted rear axle load
12.000 kg
Driver station
Dashboard
Cluster and controls transit mounted
Available with Volvo dashboard
Instrument cluster
Speedometer
Turbo and oil pressure
Indicators
Warning lamps
Features
Steering wheel buttons for easy access
Integrated radio with bluetooth mobile connection
Automatic headlamp switch
Rain sensor
Tachograph
Data logging
Prepared for alcolock
Volvo Dynamic Steering
Engine
Engines
TEST ENGINE
Fuel tanks
Fuel efficiency features
Safety systems
Active safety
Collision Warning with Emergency Brake
Collision Warning with City Brake
Forward Collision Warning
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Intelligent Speed Assist
Side Collision Avoidance Support
Front Short Range Assist
Lane Change Support
Lane Keeping Support
Driver Alert Support
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Stop Signal
Driver support
I-Coaching
Volvo Dynamic Steering
Safety Zones
Electronic Stability Control
Gearbox
Axles
Front axle
Differential lock
Optional
Steering and suspension
Steering wheel side
LHD/RHD
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Max wheel angle
52 °
Kneeling
Optional
Air bellows, front axle
2
Air bellows, driving axle
4
Features
Exhaust system
Design
One box muffler design
Exhaust aftertreatment
Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
Ammonia Slip Catalyst (ASC)
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
Features
Automatic regeneration of DPF without driver involvement under normal conditions
On Board Diagnostic (OBD) for emissions, according to step E of emission regulations
Cooling system
Design
Pivotable radiator to ease access for maintenance
Coolant filter
No coolant filter
Features
Coolant level warning in instrument cluster
Higher allowed coolant temperature for better cooling performance and lower fuel consumption
Air and brake system
Brakes
Volvo disc brakes
Braking systems
Electronic Braking System (EBS 5)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR)
Brake blending
Hill Start Aid
Door brake
Brake Assist
Drag torque control
Dual retarder control
Air system
Pneumatic system, easily filled from external circuit
Cut-in pressure 9.5 bar
Cut-out pressure 10.8 bar
Features
Automatic calibration after brake pad change
Brake temperature warning
Poor brake performance warning
Lining wear sensing and analysis
Electrical system
Starter batteries
2 x 12 V
Consumer batteries
2 x 12 V
105 Ah
Alternators
Load balanced alternators
Start system
Features
Automatic shut off of main switch at low voltage level
Regenerative charge control to increase fuel efficiency
Wheels and Tyres
Floor configuration
High floor
Fuel type
Diesel
HVO
Biodiesel (B100)
Engine output
320 or 350 hp
Permitted GVW
26.500 kg
Dimensions
Overall length
12.220-14.620 mm (steering wheel position 1,650 mm)
12.390-14.790 mm (steering wheel position 1,820 mm)
12.620-15.020 mm (steering wheel position 2,050 mm)
Overall width, front wheels or housing
2.500 mm
Overall width, rear wheels
2.500 mm
Frame height
1.618 mm
Approved wheelbase
5.000-7.400 mm
Transport wheelbase
4.000 mm
Bogie distance
1.400 mm
Front overhang
2.330 mm (steering wheel position 1,650 mm)
2.500 mm (steering wheel position 1,820 mm)
2.730 mm (steering wheel position 2,050 mm)
Rear overhang
3.490 mm
Steering wheel position
1.650 mm
1.820 mm
2.050 mm
Track, front
2.049 mm
Track, rear
1.834 mm
Weights
Permitted gross vehicle weight (GVW)
24,750 kg (bogie load 17,250 kg) kg
26,500 kg (bogie load 19,000 kg) kg
Permitted front axle load
7.500 kg
Permitted rear axle load
11.500 kg
Permitted tag axle load
5,750 kg (bogie load 17,250 kg) kg
7,500 kg (bogie load 19,000 kg) kg
Permitted bogie load
17,250 kg kg
19,000 kg kg
Driver station
Dashboard
Cluster and controls transit mounted
Available with Volvo dashboard
Instrument cluster
Speedometer
Turbo and oil pressure
Indicators
Warning lamps
Features
Steering wheel buttons for easy access
Integrated radio with bluetooth mobile connection
Automatic headlamp switch
Rain sensor
Tachograph
Data logging
Prepared for alcolock
Volvo Dynamic Steering
Fuel tanks
Fuel efficiency features
Safety systems
Active safety
Collision Warning with Emergency Brake
Collision Warning with City Brake
Forward Collision Warning
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Intelligent Speed Assist
Side Collision Avoidance Support
Front Short Range Assist
Lane Change Support
Lane Keeping Support
Driver Alert Support
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Stop Signal
Driver support
I-Coaching
Volvo Dynamic Steering
Safety Zones
Electronic Stability Control
Gearbox
Gearbox
Axles
Front axle
Tag axle
Hydraulic steered/Fixed
Differential lock
Optional
Steering and suspension
Steering wheel side
LHD/RHD
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Max wheel angle
52 °
Kneeling
Optional
Air bellows, front axle
2
Air bellows, driving axle
4
Air bellows, tag axle
2
Features
Exhaust system
Design
One box muffler design
Exhaust aftertreatment
Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (DOC)
Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
Ammonia Slip Catalyst (ASC)
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
Features
Automatic regeneration of DPF without driver involvement under normal conditions
On Board Diagnostic (OBD) for emissions, according to step E of emission regulations
Cooling system
Design
Pivotable radiator to ease access for maintenance
Coolant filter
No coolant filter
Features
Coolant level warning in instrument cluster
Higher allowed coolant temperature for better cooling performance and lower fuel consumption
Air and brake system
Brakes
Volvo disc brakes
Braking systems
Electronic Braking System (EBS 5)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR)
Brake blending
Hill Start Aid
Door brake
Brake Assist
Drag torque control
Dual retarder control
Air system
Pneumatic system, easily filled from external circuit
Cut-in pressure 9.5 bar
Cut-out pressure 10.8 bar
Features
Automatic calibration after brake pad change
Brake temperature warning
Poor brake performance warning
Lining wear sensing and analysis
Electrical system
Starter batteries
2 x 12 V
105 Ah
Consumer batteries
2 x 12 V
Alternators
Load balanced alternators
Start system
Features
Automatic shut off of main switch at low voltage level
Regenerative charge control to increase fuel efficiency
Wheels and Tyres
Floor configuration
High floor
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine output
250 hp or 330 hp
Permitted GVW
19.500 kg
Dimensions
Overall length
10.003-12.903 mm (steering wheel position 1,650 mm)
10.173-13.073 mm (steering wheel position 1,820 mm)
Overall width, front wheels or housing
2.364 mm
Overall width, rear wheels
2.436 mm
Frame height
1.786 mm
Approved wheelbase
4.500-7.400 mm
Transport wheelbase
3.250 mm
Front overhang
2.330 mm (steering wheel position 1,650 mm)
2.500 mm (steering wheel position 1,820 mm)
Rear overhang
3.193 mm
Steering wheel position
1.650 mm
1.820 mm
Track, front
2.049 mm
Track, rear
1.834 mm
Weights
Permitted gross vehicle weight (GVW)
19,500 kg kg
Permitted front axle load
7.500 kg
Permitted rear axle load
12.000 kg
Driver station
Dashboard
Cluster and controls transit mounted
Available with Volvo dashboard
Instrument cluster
Speedometer
Turbo and oil pressure
Indicators
Warning lamps
Features
Steering wheel buttons for easy access
Integrated radio with bluetooth mobile connection
Automatic headlamp switch
Rain sensor
Tachograph
Data logging
Prepared for alcolock
Volvo Dynamic Steering
Fuel tanks
Fuel efficiency features
Safety systems
Active safety
Forward Collision Warning
Cruise Control
Intelligent Speed Assist
Side Collision Avoidance Support
Front Short Range Assist
Lane Change Support
Driver Alert Support
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Stop Signal
Driver support
I-Coaching
Safety Zones
Electronic Stability Control
Gearbox
Axles
Front axle
Differential lock
Optional
Steering and suspension
Steering wheel side
LHD/RHD
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Max wheel angle
52 °
Kneeling
Optional
Air bellows, front axle
2
Air bellows, driving axle
4
Exhaust system
Design
One box muffler design
Exhaust aftertreatment
Selective Catalytic Reduction (SCR)
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
Cooling system
Design
Fluid cooled
Coolant filter
No coolant filter
Features
Pressurised cooling system
Air and brake system
Brakes
Volvo disc brakes
Braking systems
Electronic Braking System (EBS 5)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR)
Separate circuits for front and rear wheels
Brake blending
Hill Start Aid
Door brake
Brake Assist
Drag torque control
Dual retarder control
Air system
Pneumatic system, easily filled from external circuit
Features
Automatic calibration after brake pad change
Brake temperature warning
Poor brake performance warning
Lining wear sensing and analysis
Electrical system
Starter batteries
2 x 12 V
Consumer batteries
2 x 12 V
105 Ah consumer batteries capacity
Alternators
Load balanced alternators
Start system
Features
Automatic shut off of main switch at low voltage level
Regenerative charge control to increase fuel efficiency
Wheels and Tyres
Floor configuration
High floor
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine output
330 hp
Permitted GVW
19.500 kg
Dimensions
Overall length
10.003-12.903 mm (steering wheel position 1,650 mm)
10.173-13.073 mm (steering wheel position 1,820 mm)
Overall width, front wheels or housing
2.364 mm
Overall width, rear wheels
2.436 mm
Frame height
1.786 mm
Approved wheelbase
4.500-7.400 mm
Transport wheelbase
3.250 mm
Front overhang
2.330 mm (steering wheel position 1,650 mm)
2.500 mm (steering wheel position 1,820 mm)
Rear overhang
3.193 mm
Steering wheel position
1.650 mm
1.820 mm
Track, front
2.049 mm
Track, rear
1.848 mm
Weights
Permitted gross vehicle weight (GVW)
19,500 kg kg
Permitted front axle load
7.500 kg
Permitted rear axle load
12.000 kg
Driver station
Dashboard
Cluster and controls transit mounted
Available with Volvo dashboard
Instrument cluster
Speedometer
Turbo and oil pressure
Indicators
Warning lamps
Features
Steering wheel buttons for easy access
Integrated radio with bluetooth mobile connection
Automatic headlamp switch
Rain sensor
Tachograph
Data logging
Prepared for alcolock
Volvo Dynamic Steering
Fuel tanks
Fuel efficiency features
Safety systems
Active safety
Forward Collision Warning
Cruise Control
Intelligent Speed Assist
Side Collision Avoidance Support
Front Short Range Assist
Lane Change Support
Driver Alert Support
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Emergency Stop Signal
Driver support
I-Coaching
Safety Zones
Electronic Stability Control
Gearbox
Axles
Front axle
Differential lock
Optional
Steering and suspension
Steering wheel side
LHD/RHD
Power steering
Hydraulic power steering
Max wheel angle
52 °
Kneeling
Optional
Air bellows, front axle
2
Air bellows, driving axle
4
Exhaust system
Design
One box muffler design
Exhaust aftertreatment
Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR)
Cooling system
Design
Fluid cooled
Coolant filter
No coolant filter
Features
Pressurised cooling system
Air and brake system
Brakes
Volvo disc brakes
Braking systems
Electronic Braking System (EBS 5)
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS)
Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR)
Separate circuits for front and rear wheels
Brake blending
Hill Start Aid
Door brake
Brake Assist
Drag torque control
Dual retarder control
Air system
Pneumatic system, easily filled from external circuit
Features
Automatic calibration after brake pad change
Brake temperature warning
Poor brake performance warning
Lining wear sensing and analysis
Electrical system
Starter batteries
2 x 12 V
Consumer batteries
2 x 12 V
105 Ah consumer batteries capacity
Alternators
Load balanced alternators
Start system
Features
Automatic shut off of main switch at low voltage level
Regenerative charge control to increase fuel efficiency
Wheels and Tyres
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