Volvo BM LM 846 V1.0.0.8
– Price: $50000
– Power: 115-180 hp
– Max. speed: 30-45 kph
The LM 846 is a much more common wheel loader than the LM 845. It has the same size tires all around and weighs 500kgs more. While the 845 was better for forestry work thanks to its larger front wheels, the 846 was a better allround loader for materials handling. Based on the LM 845 from Giants Software I bring you the LM 846 from 1972.
Features:
– Different wheel options with but same dimension on all four wheels
– Updated ZF-axles front and back to maximize torque
Three Engine options:
– Volvo D50B – Standard 115hp 5.13L inline six cylinder engine
– Volvo D60A – 125hp 5.48L inline six cylinder engine with more torque and higher rpm. Cost 5000
– Volvo TD70B – 180hp turbocharged 6.73L truck engine including updated torque converter, increasing top speed. Cost 15000
Reworked gearbox with High/Low Gears and 2 Forward speeds and 2 Reverse speeds just like in the real machine. Reworked weight and center of mass to be more authentic. Reworked/Increased/balanced Engine sounds/torque converter sounds to add realism (the real 846 is a really loud screaming beast).
Authors notes:
– I own a Volvo LM 846 from 1974 and I was overwhelmed to find the LM 845 in the Volvo Pack from Giants Software!
– (The 846 is almost identical to the 845 except for the wheels) Based on my many hours in the 846 I have tried to make my mod true to the real machine
– Here in Sweden it is common to swap out the old D50 for a truck engine with turbo so I added that option to.
– I am new to modding but next up is updating the 3d-model to look exactly like the real deal and adding turbo sound to the TD70!
– I take no credit for this mod, the credit goes to Giants Software for making the 845 so true to life and Adub modding for the rust shaders!
