The Volvo FH is a heavy truck range manufactured by the Swedish company Volvo Trucks. It was originally introduced in late 1993 as the FH12 and FH16. FH stands for Forward control High entry, where nu
Cab-over, also known as cab over engine, cab forward or flat face, flat nose, or forward control, is a body style of truck, bus, or van that has a vertical front, "flat face" or a semi-hood, with the
Volvo FH
…September 2012, Volvo Trucks re-launched the Volvo FH with significant technology upgrades. On September 1, 1993, Volvo unveiled its replacement for the F cabover series, which had been in production for almost 15 years. The development of the Volvo FH took seven years. The development of the all-new 12-litre…
Volvo FH cab-over
The cab-over configuration is common for garbage trucks, as the short wheelbase allows a tight turning radius and the low cab height eases driver entry and exit.
Daimler Motor Lastwagen "Order No. 81", originally delivered to London in 1896, considered the world's oldest truck. Now in the Mercedes-Benz Museum