According to Volvo CE, ordering a Hauler Chassis is simple, requiring just the selection of a standard hauler chassis and a series of added/deleted options. Volvo can provide technical support in the selec-tion process, as well as Body Builder Instructions (BBI) developed by its engi-neers. BBI is a web-based tool that includes drawings, specifications and other technical information to help integrate the new body and ensure that the finished machine performs safely and effectively. The tool also describes the installation process in detail, highlights various super-structure possibilities and emphasizes the simplicity with which Volvo haulers can be adapted. Additionally, it clarifies each party’s responsibilities and legal issues associated with the project.

Volvo notes that a selection of optional equipment is offered within the Hauler Chassis program, as are hydraulic inter-faces to suit a range of applications, there-by reducing build time. In addition to the standard machine hydraulics, an auxiliary open or closed center system is fitted that allows for body connection without addi-tional modifications.

According to Volvo, Hauler Chassis-based machines retain all of the advan-tages of its articulated hauler design; and, in most cases, can be rebuilt into a stan-dard articulated hauler, increasing machine resale value considerably.