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Volvo 42R

Built: 2009-2023 · Series: FE

Source: https://www.volvotrucks.se/sv-se/ assets.volvo.com
The Volvo 42R belongs to the FE series. Production: 2009-2023. The engine delivers 210 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 7,146 cm³. The machine is 11,540 mm long and 2,600 mm wide. The unladen weight is 17,960 kg. The wheelbase measures 6,800 mm. Top speed is 90 km/h. The gross vehicle weight is 20,500 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. The gearbox offers 6 gears. The FE series covers 74 models. Rated output within it ranges from 177 to 405 kW; the 42R sits at the bottom of that range with 210 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the S 42R-A/580 below it with 206 kW and the D7F 4X2 above it with 221 kW. 5366 Volvo models across 29 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 15 verified figures from 2 sources are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Power210 kWcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement7,146 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length11,540 mmcorrect
Width2,600 mmcorrect
Wheelbase6,800 mmcorrect
Unladen weight17,960 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight20,500 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gears6correct
Wheels4correct
Top speed90 km/hcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 11.7 kW/t (210 kW / 18 t)

Stronger than 35% 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 42R have?

The Volvo 42R delivers 210 kW.

How much does the Volvo 42R weigh?

The unladen weight is 17,960 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo 42R?

20,500 kg.

What engine does the Volvo 42R have?

6 cylinders, 7,146 cm³ displacement.

How fast does the Volvo 42R go?

Top speed is 90 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Volvo 42R?

11,540 mm × 2,600 mm.

When was the Volvo 42R built?

Production years: 2009-2023.

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.

A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.

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This page carries 15 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; 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

18-42RD-A2/550

280 4*2

280 4X2

320 4X2

320 4X2R

320 4x2 CNG

320 6X2

42 R

42 R A

42 R AG

42 R E

42 R L

Sources: [1] [2]

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