Volvo B10M/600
Built: 1997-1999 · Series: B10M
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Volvo B10M – mid-engine bus chassis with a 10-litre six-cylinder: 210 to 265 kW, 11,000 to 12,000 mm length, up to 19,000 kg gross weight
The B10M was Volvo's bus and coach chassis with a mid-engine layout, named after the roughly 10-litre six-cylinder diesel mounted beneath the passenger compartment. The M in the designation denotes the mid-engine position, which allowed a low entry and a step-free passenger area; suffixes such as 550, 600 and 650 in the register's designations distinguish individual wheelbase variants of the chassis.
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The register lists here 6 versions with outputs from 210 to 265 kW from six-cylinders of 9,600 to 10,000 cm³, unladen weights from 11,425 to 16,000 kg, gross weights from 11,980 to 19,000 kg, lengths from 11,000 to 12,000 mm and widths from 2,500 to 2,600 mm.
As a chassis for bodies from independent coachbuilders such as Van Hool, Jonckheere and Säffle, the B10M was for decades Europe's most widely built bus and coach chassis, used from city buses to long-distance coaches. The mid-engine layout set it apart from front-engined rivals and allowed a low, flat passenger floor.
When buying a used B10M chassis, the key checks are the condition of the six-cylinder engine and its cooling in the tight mid-engine bay, the automatic or semi-automatic gearbox fitted, and corrosion on the floor structure and around the body mounting points. Parts for the engine and chassis remain well available through Volvo Buses and the open coach parts trade.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo B10M, Volvo Buses (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 265 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 9,600 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 11,750 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 11,425 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 19,000 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 23.2 kW/t (265 kW / 11.4 t)
Stronger than 44% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,241 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Volvo B10M/600 have?
The Volvo B10M/600 delivers 265 kW.
How much does the Volvo B10M/600 weigh?
The unladen weight is 11,425 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo B10M/600?
19,000 kg.
What engine does the Volvo B10M/600 have?
9,600 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo B10M/600?
11,750 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the Volvo B10M/600 built?
Production years: 1997-1999.
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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