Volvo FH42TB
Built: 2008 · Series: Trucks over 12 t (Class N3)
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Technical data
Engine
| Power | 353 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 12,780 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,990 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 8,100 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 20,000 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 43.6 kW/t (353 kW / 8.1 t)
Stronger than 77% of the trucks over 7.5 t in the register — out of 27,776 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Volvo FH42TB have?
The Volvo FH42TB delivers 353 kW.
How much does the Volvo FH42TB weigh?
The unladen weight is 8,100 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo FH42TB?
20,000 kg.
What engine does the Volvo FH42TB have?
6 cylinders, 12,780 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo FH42TB?
5,990 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the Volvo FH42TB built?
Production years: 2008.
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 8 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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