Volvo FH Aero 500 8×2 Fitted with FASSI F1450 Crane

In case you missed this build when it first made waves across our workshop, we are taking a closer look at one of the most capable heavy-lift vehicles to roll out of Mac’s Truck Sales: a bespoke 32-tonne Volvo FH Aero 500 8×2 rigid equipped with the formidable FASSI F1450RA2.26 crane and L626 fly jib.

When challenging contract lifting calls for extreme power, extended outreach, and uncompromising road efficiency, this build demonstrates exactly what modern commercial vehicle engineering can achieve.

Aerodynamic Efficiency Meets Heavyweight Engineering

The foundation of this vehicle is Volvo’s cutting-edge FH Aero platform. Engineered to reduce drag and optimize fuel economy without sacrificing on-road presence, the FH Aero cab provides operators with a premium working environment, advanced safety systems, and long-haul comfort.

Underneath, the robust 8×2 chassis configuration delivers the ideal balance of payload distribution, structural strength, and tight maneuvering capability required for navigating constrained UK infrastructure and congested job sites.

Heavy Lifting Power: FASSI F1450RA2.26 & L626 Fly Jib

Mounted directly behind the cab is the crane setup that defines the build: the FASSI F1450RA2.26 paired with an L626 fly jib. Controlled via an intuitive, fully proportional radio remote-control system, the setup allows the operator to maintain total visibility and pinpoint precision from the ground.

Key Performance Specifications:

• Gross Vehicle Weight: 32 Tonnes (8×2 rigid chassis)

• Chassis & Powertrain: Volvo FH Aero 500 bhp

• Crane Model: FASSI F1450RA2.26 with L626 Fly Jib

• Maximum Lift Capacity: Up to 19.3 Tonnes

• Outreach Muscle: 6,745 kg lifting capacity at a 15.4-metre reach

• Operation: Fully proportional multi-function remote control

Whether setting modular units over rooftops, positioning industrial plant equipment, or handling heavy components across wide site perimeters, the combination of high under-hook clearance and strong lift ratings across extended radii ensures jobs are completed without requiring secondary mobile plant.

Built In-House by Mac’s Truck Sales

Like every bespoke rig passing through our facilities, this vehicle was engineered, assembled, and finished entirely in-house. From bespoke chassis integration and subframe fabrication to tailored lighting and storage configurations, every element is designed for longevity, durability, and day-to-day usability.

Our commitment doesn’t stop at the handover bay. Every customer benefits from our comprehensive after-sales support network, direct access to dedicated crane technicians, and ongoing maintenance services to keep fleets moving and earning.