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Volvo F85

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Volvo F84/F85/F86
Overview
ManufacturerVolvo
Production1965–1979,
approx. 58,800 produced[1]
Body and chassis
ClassMedium size truck
Powertrain
EngineVolvo ohv I6 diesel engine
Dimensions
Curb weight12,500 kg (27,557.8 lb) – 25,000 kg (55,115.6 lb) (gross weight)[1]
Chronology
PredecessorVolvo Brage
SuccessorVolvo F6

The Volvo F84/F85/F86 was a series of medium size trucks produced by Swedish automaker Volvo between 1965 and 1979.

Volvo F84/F85

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Volvo presented the forward control Raske Tiptop with a tilting cab in 1962. When Volvo introduced its "System 8" in 1965 the truck got a new, bigger engine and was renamed F85.[2] Between 1968 and 1974 Volvo offered a budget version called F84 without power steering and with reduced payload.

In 1976 Volvo upgraded the truck and renamed it F85S. The S-version had a bigger engine and a more comfortable cab.[2]

Volvo F86

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In 1964 Volvo had mounted the forward control cab from Raske Tiptop on its Viking model. When Volvo introduced its "System 8" the following year, the truck was renamed F86.[3] The changes, however, were more extensive than that and included a new engine, a new eight-speed gear box and a general updating of most of the components. The F86 was also assembled in Scotland, for sales in the British Isles.[3]

Modernization of the truck in 1973 included a new plastic radiator grille. In 1976 the driver's work place was improved with a more comfortable cab.[3]

Engines

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Model Year Engine[1] Displacement Power Type
F84/F85 1965–76 Volvo D50: I6 ohv 5,130 cc (313 cu in) 117 hp (86 kW) Diesel engine
F84/F85 1965–76 Volvo TD50: I6 ohv 5,130 cc (313 cu in) 165 hp (121 kW) Turbo-diesel
F86 1965–79 Volvo D70: I6 ohv 6,724 cc (410.3 cu in) 150 hp (110 kW) Diesel engine
F86 1965–79 Volvo TD70: I6 ohv 6,724 cc (410.3 cu in) 210 hp (154 kW) Turbo-diesel
F85S 1977–78 Volvo TD60: I6 ohv 5,479 cc (334.3 cu in) 180 hp (132 kW) Turbo-diesel

References

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  1. ^ a b c Olsson, Christer (1987). Volvo – Lastbilarna igår och idag. Malmö, Sweden: Förlagshuset Norden AB. ISBN 91-86442-76-7.
  2. ^ a b Volvo Trucks Global – F85
  3. ^ a b c "L4851 and F86". Volvo Trucks Global. AB Volvo. Archived from the original on 2016-05-19.
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