Volvo FM 42
Built: 2019 · Series: Trucks over 12 t (Class N3)
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Technical data
Engine
| Power | 250 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 10,837 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 10,165 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,600 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 11,510 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 20,100 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 21.7 kW/t (250 kW / 11.5 t)
Stronger than 41% of the trucks over 7.5 t in the register — out of 25,442 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Volvo FM 42 have?
The Volvo FM 42 delivers 250 kW.
How much does the Volvo FM 42 weigh?
The unladen weight is 11,510 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo FM 42?
20,100 kg.
What engine does the Volvo FM 42 have?
6 cylinders, 10,837 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo FM 42?
10,165 mm × 2,600 mm.
When was the Volvo FM 42 built?
Production years: 2019.
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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