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Volvo Penta and Sandvik collaborate on truck engine

Volvo Penta’s new 16L engine, which was launched at Bauma 2016, is installed into the latest TH663 underground truck from Sandvik, helping provide better performance and cost savings

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Sandvik’s TH663 underground truck

Sandvik’s TH663 underground truck

Volvo Penta has collaborated with equipment manufacturer Sandvik to develop an engine that is suitable for heavy-duty mining applications. The TAD1643VE-B has now been unveiled as the new engine for the...

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