Volvo FL6 L42R
Built: 1997 · Series: Trucks 3.5–12 t (Class N2)
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Volvo trucks 3.5 to 12 t (class N2) – collective page of the FL range for distribution transport: forward-control cab since the 1980s, engines from 77 to 206 kW, gross weights up to 12 t
The EU vehicle class N2 covers trucks from 3.5 to 12 t gross vehicle weight; this page is a collective page built from registration data (Netherlands, Finland) bundling every Volvo range recorded in that class. Almost the entire register consists of the FL range, Volvo's light to medium-duty forward-control truck for urban and regional distribution transport: from the FL6 of the 1980s and 1990s with its compact cab, through the intermediate FL7/FL10 generations, to the modern FL built since 2006. Volvo Trucks belongs to AB Volvo, founded in Gothenburg in 1927, which has also built trucks since 1928.
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The register lists 190 versions with kerb weights of 3,050 to 11,860 kg and gross vehicle weights of 4,500 to 12,000 kg. Engine outputs are recorded for 95 models and range from 77 to 206 kW, displacements from 2,978 to 12,130 cm³ across 4 to 6 cylinders; lengths are recorded for 180 models, from 5,300 to 11,920 mm, width for all 190 from 1,880 to 2,600 mm.
With its compact forward-control cab and, unusually for the class, its variable body width, the FL range covers the entire spectrum from furniture vans through refrigerated boxes to municipal tippers and crane trucks; in distribution transport it competed chiefly against the MAN L/M range, Mercedes-Benz Atego and Iveco Eurocargo.
On a used example, what matters on the older FL6 models is frame corrosion and the condition of the cab mounts, on all model years the brakes, clutch and the condition of the air suspension where fitted; spare parts remain readily available through the Volvo Trucks network even for older model years, which makes the FL range a sought-after used vehicle in distribution transport.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Volvo Lkw 3,5–12 t (Klasse N2), Volvo Trucks (Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,480 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 9,700 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,510 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 6,100 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 8,400 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 11,990 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Volvo FL6 L42R weigh?
The unladen weight is 8,400 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo FL6 L42R?
11,990 kg.
What engine does the Volvo FL6 L42R have?
6 cylinders, 5,480 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo FL6 L42R?
9,700 mm × 2,510 mm.
When was the Volvo FL6 L42R built?
Production years: 1997.
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 10 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.
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