Volvo FM 42T B
Built: 2006 · Series: Trucks over 12 t (Class N3)
More machines from model year 2006
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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: Kennwerte der Modelle Volvo Lkw Klasse N3, Volvo Trucks (Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 294 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 12,777 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,870 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 7,058 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 20,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 12correct |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 41.7 kW/t (294 kW / 7.1 t)
Stronger than 51% of the trucks over 7.5 t in the register — out of 25,424 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 42T B have?
The Volvo FM 42T B delivers 294 kW.
How much does the Volvo FM 42T B weigh?
The unladen weight is 7,058 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo FM 42T B?
20,000 kg.
What engine does the Volvo FM 42T B have?
6 cylinders, 12,777 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo FM 42T B?
5,870 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Volvo FM 42T B built?
Production years: 2006.
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.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
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058-55
10837cm3
10X4 MIDLIFT
11595cm3
12000cm3
12130cm3
12777cm3
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2 AXLE + 3 AXLE ARTIC BOX VAN
2 AXLE ARTIC
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