Volvo Construction Equipment (Volvo CE) has announced the launch of its latest lineup of articulated haulers, marking the company's biggest and boldest product launch to date. The new range, which includes the all-new A50 model, is designed to meet the modern-day demands for connected solutions, enhanced productivity, and reduced emissions, with a strong focus on operator-centric design.

The updated range represents a complete overhaul of Volvo CE's existing articulated hauler lineup, now spanning from the A25 to the A60. The introduction of the A50 model is a particularly notable addition, expanding customer opportunities in the demanding hauler segment.

Key innovations across the new range include a new electronic system, an upgraded cab for superior operator comfort and safety, and an in-house developed transmission designed to adapt to future drivetrains. These advancements are expected to deliver fuel efficiency improvements of up to 15 percent, depending on the model and industrial application.

Volvo CE, the pioneer behind the world's first articulated hauler, "Gravel Charlie," in 1966, has announced that the new lineup will be introduced stepwise in markets globally during 2025. The company has renewed over 35 percent of its total range in the last 12 months, marking the latest step in its largest product portfolio renewal in decades.

The new A50 model is a highlight of this launch, underscoring Volvo CE's commitment to meeting the evolving needs of its customers. The addition of the A50, available in selected markets, enhances operational capabilities and offers customers more choices. These cutting-edge, safe, and productive machines are purpose-built to lower the total cost of ownership and respond to the challenges of today and tomorrow across the toughest work sites.

Melker Jernberg, President of Volvo CE, commented, "For nearly 60 years, we have been leading the way with our range of articulated haulers. Now, with today's launch of a new range of outstanding products, including one completely new model, we prove that there are no limits to our capacity for innovation. Our customers know to expect a first-class operation when they get into one of our haulers, but that experience has just got even better with a host of cutting-edge features designed with our customers in mind."

Sustainability is also a key focus for Volvo CE in the development of the new range. The company has introduced low carbon emission steel, made from recycled materials and produced using fossil-free electricity and biogas, in the serial production of haulers manufactured at the Braås site. This commitment to material circularity is another example of Volvo CE's efforts to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2040.

The launch of the new range is a pivotal step in Volvo CE's ongoing commitment to innovation and leadership in the construction equipment industry. Like in 1966, the new generation of haulers sets the industry benchmark for innovation and best-in-class operation, reaffirming Volvo CE's position as a leader in the articulated hauler market.