Volvo Truck Corporation Date Group No. Release Page Service Bulletin 12.05 175 09 18 3(47) Engine Definitions English terms have been used for some of the definitions that follow. This is international. Each term has, however an explanation in the language of the document. Emissions classes Euro 1 corresponds to EC93 Euro 2 corresponds to EC96, ECPT5 and ECPT6 Euro 3 corresponds to EC99, EC01 and ECPT4 Transport cycle 1 Includes timber trucks, tippers, dumpers, load exchangers, concrete mixers, waste compressors and special vehicles. Engine Operating Conditions (EOC) the engine operating conditions (EOC) describe the degree of engine load.
Severe (S) Very severe (VS) Very severe+ (VS+) The different load levels are: Light (L) The abbreviations named above are used in the EOC table. Medium (M) Heavy (H) Gross weight Gross weight = Technical/Legal gross weight (combination) ton Topography Flat (F) Uphill and downhill stretches with: gradients >3% for up to 1% of total mileage. Maximum gradients 8%. T1008466 Typical construction site superstructure? 1? Yes No Construction sites Average distance between loading and unloading > 50 km and 100000 km? No Yes Distribution Long distance driving