Bova FHD 12.280
Built: 1983-1984 · Series: FHD
More machines from model year 1983
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Bova FHD – Futura touring coach from the Dutch manufacturer in Valkenswaard in the truck register: six-cylinder of 11.6 to 12.6 litres displacement, 10.5 to 13.6 t unladen weight, 10.5 to 12 m length
Bova FHD denotes a version from the Futura family of the Dutch coach manufacturer Bova, based in Valkenswaard, which has for decades built high-quality long-distance coaches for European tourist and scheduled services. Because coaches of this weight class are listed in the register among commercial vehicles above 7.5 tonnes, the FHD appears here alongside trucks and tractor units. The recorded vehicles uniformly carry six-cylinder engines of 11.6 to 12.6 litres displacement, as usual in coaches of this class for long-distance service.
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The register lists here 6 versions from six-cylinders of 11,600 to 12,600 cm³, unladen weights from 10,460 to 13,640 kg, gross weights from 16,900 to 18,000 kg, lengths from 10,500 to 12,000 mm and widths from 2,490 to 2,500 mm.
The Futura range counts among the established long-distance coaches of European tourist traffic and competes there with Setra, Neoplan and VDL; with its characteristic panoramic roof and distinctive body styling, Bova has secured itself a fixed niche among Europe's smaller, independent coach builders.
On used Futura FHD coaches, operating hours and service history of the six-cylinder engine, condition of gearbox and retarder, sealing of the large panoramic glazing, air conditioning and the on-board toilet, and rust on the underbody and luggage-hatch panels count; spare parts run through Bova service and independent coach specialists.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Bova FHD, Bova (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 11,630 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 12,000 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 6,090 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 13,640 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 16,900 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Bova FHD 12.280 weigh?
The unladen weight is 13,640 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Bova FHD 12.280?
16,900 kg.
What engine does the Bova FHD 12.280 have?
6 cylinders, 11,630 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Bova FHD 12.280?
12,000 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the Bova FHD 12.280 built?
Production years: 1983-1984.
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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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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