Short facts

Total weight:
Up to 49 tonnes
Chassis height:
1100  to 1200 mm
Engines:
D9B: 300, 340 hp
D13A: 400 hp

Suspension

In the FM400 6x4 option the front suspension is a conventional multi-leaf spring with shock absorbers. Anti roll bar is provided for added stability.

The rear suspension in FM400 6x4 is a lubrication free, robustly dimensioned leaf spring suspended bogie for tandem drive rear axles. It is available with a 9 leaf conventional multi-leaf. The suspension is primarily adapted for handling the very heaviest transport assignments on rough road surfaces.

In the current FM9 300 4x2 configuration with I-shift ( an option in segments such as petroleum transport), suspension inlcudes conventionl multi-leaf in the front axle and air suspension in the rear axles. Air suspension is beneficial to the entire truck and extends the service life of the chassis.

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