Volvo releases new motor grader G900B

The increased power and torque curves of the engines have been  matched to meet the needs of the transmission. The Volvo eight forward gear/four reverse gear HTE840 or (optional) 11 forward/six reverse gear HTE1160 transmissions feature ‘shuttle shift’, a system that enables easy shifting between forward and reverse without the need to stop or use the inching pedal. Shift quality is computer-controlled and transmissions provide a choice of auto shift modes and programmable target gears, allowing for optimal productivity and low fuel consumption. Auto shifting (optional on the HTE840) changes the gear in response to varying blade loads, resulting in less rework and longer transmission life. Smart Shift and Shuttle Shift are fitted as standard, with Smart Shift recalling the last forward or reverse gear used. Shuttle Shift allows quick direction changes, reducing grader cycle times. The optional HTE1160 transmission has more gears in a typical working range, more slower gears for fine grading and more gears for fast travel.