Volvo 2ov 2978cm3
Built: 1977 · Series: Trucks 3.5–12 t (Class N2)
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Technical data
Engine
| Power | 86 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 2,978 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,350 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,880 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,050 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 4,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 4correct |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 28.2 kW/t (86 kW / 3 t)
Stronger than 4% of the trucks over 7.5 t in the register — out of 25,425 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Volvo 2ov 2978cm3 have?
The Volvo 2ov 2978cm3 delivers 86 kW.
How much does the Volvo 2ov 2978cm3 weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,050 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo 2ov 2978cm3?
4,500 kg.
What engine does the Volvo 2ov 2978cm3 have?
6 cylinders, 2,978 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo 2ov 2978cm3?
5,350 mm × 1,880 mm.
When was the Volvo 2ov 2978cm3 built?
Production years: 1977.
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 9 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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