Volvo FM12-8x4R
Built: 2002–2004 · Series: Trucks over 12 t (Class N3)
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Technical data
Engine
| Power | 294 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 12,130 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 10,050 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,565 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 16,507.5 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 32,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 6correct |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 17.8 kW/t (294 kW / 16.5 t)
Stronger than 53% 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 FM12-8x4R have?
The Volvo FM12-8x4R delivers 294 kW.
How much does the Volvo FM12-8x4R weigh?
The unladen weight is 16,508 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo FM12-8x4R?
32,000 kg.
What engine does the Volvo FM12-8x4R have?
6 cylinders, 12,130 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo FM12-8x4R?
10,050 mm × 2,565 mm.
When was the Volvo FM12-8x4R built?
Production years: 2002–2004.
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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