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Volvo 550 8x4 Tridem

Built: 2014-2014 · Series: FMX

Source: https://www.mascus.fr/transport/tracteur-routier/volvo-fh-55

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The FMX series from Volvo includes the 550 8x4 Tridem. Production: 2014. The engine delivers 405 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 12,777 cm³. The machine is 9,300 mm long and 2,550 mm wide. The unladen weight is 13,840 kg. The gross vehicle weight is 35,500 kg. The gearbox offers 12 gears. The FMX series covers 23 models. Rated output within it ranges from 315 to 405 kW; the 550 8x4 Tridem sits at the top of that range with 405 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the 500 84R below it with 375 kW. 5366 Volvo models across 29 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 9 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Power405 kWcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement12,777 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length9,300 mmcorrect
Width2,550 mmcorrect
Unladen weight13,840 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight35,500 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gears12correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 29.3 kW/t (405 kW / 13.8 t)

Stronger than 92% of the trucks over 7.5 t in the register — out of 27,962 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Volvo 550 8x4 Tridem have?

The Volvo 550 8x4 Tridem delivers 405 kW.

How much does the Volvo 550 8x4 Tridem weigh?

The unladen weight is 13,840 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo 550 8x4 Tridem?

35,500 kg.

What engine does the Volvo 550 8x4 Tridem have?

6 cylinders, 12,777 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Volvo 550 8x4 Tridem?

9,300 mm × 2,550 mm.

When was the Volvo 550 8x4 Tridem built?

Production years: 2014.

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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Other models in this series

330 EEV 8X4

370 4X4

380 6X6R

410 6X6

410 8X2

420 10X4

420 6X6R

420 EEV 6X4

460 10X4 MIDLIFT

460 6X4R

460 6X6

460 8X6R

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