Volvo - – specifications
Built: 1979–2022 · Series: Trucks over 12 t (Class N3)
Data for the version built 1979–2022 · Data origin: Official register · sources
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Volvo trucks over 12 tonnes (class N3) – collective registration-data page for the FH, FM, FH16 and older F-series: 2,882 records, 110 to 552 kW, gross weights up to 61.5 tonnes
This page collects registration records for Volvo trucks in the EU vehicle class N3 – trucks with a gross weight above 12 tonnes, captured via Dutch and Finnish vehicle registers. Among the model names appear both the current FH and FM series and the flagship FH16, alongside older series such as the F12 and the medium-heavy FE (which, depending on configuration, falls into N2 or N3); many entries consist of plain registration codes such as displacement figures or axle formulas (e.g. '2ov 12780cm3', '6X2 PUSHER') rather than clear names.
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The register lists 2,882 versions with outputs of 110 to 552 kW, displacements up to 16,210 cm³ across 3 to 8 cylinders, unladen weights of 1,575 to 52,750 kg, gross weights of 12,500 to 61,500 kg and lengths up to 15,000 mm.
As a collective class, the N3 page spans the entire range of heavy Volvo trucks, from the long-haul FH articulated tractor through the multi-purpose FM to the heavy-haulage flagship FH16.
When buying used, as with any heavy Volvo, what counts is frame corrosion, the clutch and I-Shift gearbox, brakes, and an unbroken service history; model designation and technical data for individual vehicles are best checked against the vehicle identification number.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo Lkw Klasse N3, Volvo Trucks (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 12,777 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 11,950 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 6,990 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 25,500 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 39,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 10correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 90 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Volvo - weigh?
The unladen weight is 25,500 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo -?
39,000 kg.
What engine does the Volvo - have?
6 cylinders, 12,777 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Volvo - go?
Top speed is 90 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo -?
11,950 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Volvo - built?
Production years: 1979–2022.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 11 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Data sources and cross-checks
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