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The Volvo A30F measures 33 ft 10 in long, 9 ft 7 in wide and 10 ft 10 in high at 51,147 lbs (10.31 m × 2.92 m × 3.30 m, 23,200 kg). It is an oversize load (oversize permit); permits and escorts are priced into the rate automatically. Enter your route below; the dimensions are already in the form.

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Machine dimensions

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L 33 ft 10 in · 10.31 mW 9 ft 7 in · 2.92 mH 10 ft 10 in · 3.30 mWt 51,147 lbs · 23,200 kg

Pre-filled from verified specs (2026-11-01). Final dimensions are the shipper's responsibility; confirm with the pickup site if unsure.

Oversize load, and what that means for your shipment. At 9 ft 7 in wide this machine exceeds the 8 ft 6 in legal limit on every route. Your rate includes the right trailer, permits and escorts (none expected), priced automatically, nothing added at pickup.

Before you book: what shippers ask

What trailer does a Volvo A30F need?

A lowboy or RGN. At 10 ft 10 in tall the machine sits at 12 ft 4 in on an RGN deck and 15 ft 10 in on a flatbed; the legal loaded height is 13 ft 6 in in the US and 13 ft 7 in in Canada.

Does a Volvo A30F need oversize permits?

Yes. 9 ft 7 in of travel width exceeds the 8 ft 6 in legal limit; the quote prices permits for every state or province crossed, escorts none expected, and files them for the carrier.

Can a Volvo A30F be loaded without a crane?

Yes when it starts and drives: it loads under its own power on the trailer's ramps. If it is inoperable, toggle starts-and-drives off in the form; winch loading is priced in, never added at pickup.

How should I prepare a Volvo A30F for pickup?

Empty the bucket or bed, fold and secure loose parts, note fluid leaks, and confirm the dimensions against the machine as it sits: debris, unfolded attachments or missing counterweights change weight and price.

What does it cost to ship a Volvo A30F?

Distance and the trailer class drive the price once the dimensions are set. Enter pickup and drop-off below; the rate is free, bookable and locked for 30 days.

How this articulated dump truck ships

1. Equipment match: Lowboy or RGN
2. Loading: Drive-on when it runs; winch when it does not
3. Permits and escorts: oversize permit, escorts none expected
4. Season: weight-sensitive in spring thaw: rural pickups in Canada and the northern US may face road bans March to May, priced automatically

Operational specs

Published manufacturer figures for the base unit (LoadLoom equipment library, 2026-11-01); transport dimensions above remain the planning figures.

Engine

Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Make: 2244
Engine Model: D11H-A
Gross Power: 357 hp
Net Power: 355 hp
Power Measured @: 2000 rpm
Max Torque: 1505 lb ft
Torque Measured @: 1200 rpm

Operational

Fuel Capacity: 105.7 gal
Hydraulic System Fluid Capacity: 46.3 gal
Cooling System Fluid Capacity: 25.1 gal
Engine Oil Capacity: 10.1 gal
Transmission Fluid Capacity: 12.7 gal
Operating Voltage: 24 V
Alternator Supplied Amperage: 80 amps
Tire Size: 750/65R25

Transmission

Transmission Type: PT2116
Number Of Forward Gears: 6
Number Of Reverse Gears: 2
Max Speed: 33 mph

Weights

Front Axle - Empty: 28329.4 lb
Rear Axle - Empty: 22817.9 lb
Front Axle - Loaded: 33841 %
Rear Axle - Loaded: 79035.8 lb
Total Empty: 51147.3 lb
Total Loaded: 112876.7 lb

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Weight?Total operating weight including attachments. Check the spec plate on the machine or the operator's manual.

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Starts and drives??Starting and driving are different things: the machine must start AND move under its own power onto the trailer. If it starts but cannot drive, answer No. Non-runners need a winch-equipped trailer (surcharge applies). Loading assistance is not included in any quote; the driver loads with the truck's own equipment only.

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