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Volvo B609

Built: 1977-1978 · Series: Trucks 3.5–12 t (Class N2)

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The B609 comes from Volvo. Production: 1977-1978. The engine has 6 cylinders. The machine is 2,500 mm wide. The unladen weight is 6,200 kg. The wheelbase measures 5,050 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 9,000 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. Unladen weight across the Volvo range ranges from 956 to 181,000 kg; the B609 sits at the bottom of that range with 6,200 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the FN9 4X2 FAK6.7 RAD-A4 below it with 6,195 kg and the 42 R L above it with 6,216 kg. 5366 Volvo models across 29 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 8 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Cylinders6correct

Dimensions and weights

Width2,500 mmcorrect
Wheelbase5,050 mmcorrect
Unladen weight6,200 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight9,000 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels4correct

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Volvo B609 weigh?

The unladen weight is 6,200 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo B609?

9,000 kg.

What engine does the Volvo B609 have?

6 cylinders.

When was the Volvo B609 built?

Production years: 1977-1978.

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 8 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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