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Volvo Roundnose
Volvo LV 127 Truck 1943
Manufacturer Volvo
Also called Volvo LV120 - 154
Volvo L221 - 249
Production 1939 - 1954,
approx. 43,500 produced[1]
Predecessor Volvo LV81-series
Successor Volvo Brage
Class Medium size truck
Engine(s) Volvo inline 6
Transmission(s) 4 speed non-syncro manual
Wheelbase 3.4 m (133.9 in) - 5.3 m (208.7 in)[1]
Curb weight 6,400 kg (14,109.6 lb) - 12,300 kg (27,116.9 lb) (gross weight)[1]

The Volvo LV120/130/140/150-series, or the Roundnose was a medium size truck produced by Swedish automaker Volvo between 1939 and 1954.

History[]

The "Roundnose" was introduced in the autumn of 1939, in conjunction with the outbreak of the Second World War. The truck was originally built in three versions. The smallest LV120-series had the same side-valve engine as the Sharpnose. The larger LV125-series and the sturdier LV130-series had the same overhead valve engine as its predecessor LV90.[2] During the war, many of these trucks were equipped with wood gas generators. 1944 saw the introduction of the LV140-series with the big FE engine which replaced the LV180/190-series.

In 1946 the Roundnose became the first Volvo truck offered with a diesel engine.[3] The LV150-series was equipped with Volvo’s VDA pre-chamber diesel engine.

All versions were updated in the early 1950s.[2] The LV120-series became the L220-series with a stronger ED engine. The LV140-series became the L230-series, with an improved A6 engine and the LV150-series became the L245-series with a direct injected VDC diesel engine.

Engines[]

Model Year Engine[1] Displacement Power Type
LV120-123 1940-49 Volvo EC: I6 sv 3,670 cc (224 cu in) 86 bhp (64 kW) Petrol engine
LV125-138 1939-50 Volvo FC: I6 ohv 4,394 cc (268.1 cu in) 90 bhp (67 kW) Petrol engine
LV125-138 1939-45 Volvo FCH: I6 ohv 4,394 cc (268.1 cu in) 90 bhp (67 kW) Hesselman engine
LV140-148 1944-51 Volvo FE: I6 ohv 4,703 cc (287.0 cu in) 105 bhp (78 kW) Petrol engine
LV151-154 1946-49 Volvo VDA: I6 ohv 6,126 cc (373.8 cu in) 95 bhp (71 kW) Pre-chamber diesel
L221-224 1950-54 Volvo ED: I6 sv 3,670 cc (224 cu in) 90 bhp (67 kW) Petrol engine
L231-234 1951-54 Volvo A6: I6 ohv 4,703 cc (287.0 cu in) 105 bhp (78 kW) Petrol engine
L246-249 1950-53 Volvo VDC: I6 ohv 6,126 cc (373.8 cu in) 100 bhp (75 kW) Direct injection diesel

Gallery[]

References[]

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Olsson, Christer (1987). Volvo - Lastbilarna igår och idag. Malmö, Sweden: Förlagshuset Norden AB. ISBN ISBN 91-86442-76-7. 
  2. 2.0 2.1 Volvo Trucks Global - Roundnose
  3. Volvo Trucks Global - LV15/L24

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