This Volvo is a used garbage truck — also known as a refuse collection vehicle — built in 2023 and fitted with a VDL Translift FS FLEX DUO MVTS side-loader body. Garbage trucks of this type are purpose-built for municipal and commercial waste collection, lifting and emptying bins automatically along collection routes. Volvo is a well-established Swedish manufacturer with a long history of producing heavy commercial vehicles for logistics, construction, and municipal service applications worldwide.
The bodywork is a VDL Translift FS FLEX DUO MVTS side-loader, equipped with a double grabber loading system that allows automated collection from both sides of the vehicle. The grabber arm includes LED flashers and a safety barrier mounted directly alongside it. A hopper lid is fitted, and the body incorporates a Gateway Diftar container management preparation system along with external controls for cluster-stop locations. A four-camera system with two monitors is installed for all-round visibility, including a dedicated side-view camera. The vehicle also carries a plastic storage box and a toolbox.
The chassis runs on three axles. The front axle has a maximum load rating of 9,000 kg and is fitted with 385/65 22.5 tyres; it is a steering axle, rated to the heavy 9-tonne specification noted by the seller. The first rear axle carries a maximum load of 11,500 kg on 315/80 22.5 twin tyres with single reduction. The second rear axle is a tag-steering axle rated at 7,500 kg and fitted with 385/65 22.5 tyres. Overall vehicle dimensions are approximately 9.05 m in length, 2.55 m in width, and 3.50 m in height. Kerb weight is listed at 16,057 kg, with a payload capacity of 11,943 kg and a stated loading capacity of 12 tonnes. The engine is a six-cylinder unit of 7,698 cc displacement, meeting the Euro 6 emissions standard. Drive is transmitted through an Allison automatic gearbox to a 6×2 configuration.
The cab is a day cab with seating for two, electric windows, cruise control, air suspension on the rear axle or axles, a central armrest, sun visor, and a CD radio. The bumper is fitted with width marker lights, and LED warning lights are mounted on both the left and right sides of the rear bumper, with additional working lights distributed across the vehicle and body. This truck was operated as a rental refuse vehicle and is registered under plate number 82-BVS-4. General, technical, and visual condition are all rated as very good by the seller.
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