Diesel 31 DZD/L26,000 kg to 32,000 kg legal payload
Heavy trucks / Volvo FH
The gold standard of highway power and driver comfort in Algeria. The D13 engine and I-Shift gearbox are universally praised for reliability, high resale value, and speed on mountainous climbs.
Typical models: Volvo FH 12 / FH 13 (420 / 460 / 500 / 540 D13 Engine)
Cash Operating Floor20.2 DZD/ km (Net fuel)
Full Economic Cost30.3 DZD/ km (All inclusive)
Recommended Quote Rate~ 105 DZD/ km (With wage & margin)
Consumption32 Lper 100 km
Technical & Economic Data Sheet
Average purchase price (DZ):12,500,000 DZD
Estimated residual value (5 years):9,000,000 DZD
Fuel / km :9.92 DZD / km
Tires / km (6 tires) :4.65 DZD / km
Estimated annual maintenance :520,000 DZD / year
Annual depreciation reserve :700,000 DZD / year
Preventive Maintenance Schedule & Algerian Parts Costs
Estimates based on genuine spare parts and Algerian road conditions.
25,000 kmVDS-3 / VDS-4 15W40 oil (36L) + 3x oil filters
54,000 DZD50,000 kmFuel separator cartridge, main fuel filter, air cleaner
25,000 DZD95,000 kmSet of 6 tires 315/70 R22.5 or 315/80 R22.5
372,000 DZD150,000 kmComplete disc brake pads, retarder fluid, rear drive axle drain
92,000 DZDPricing Guidance & Client Invoicing
Charge premium highway charter rates at 95 to 110 DZD/km.
Common Operational Pitfalls to Avoid
- Unit injector copper sleeve leakage into cooling circuits.
- High cost of genuine Volvo parts and sensors.
- I-Shift clutch actuator position sensor faults if air system is contaminated with moisture.
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