Volvo F10-6X2
Built: 1978-1991 · Series: F10-6X2
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Volvo F10-6X2 – cab-over truck with a 10-litre six-cylinder engine and tandem axle: 234 to 235 kW output, 22,500 to 26,000 kg gross weight
The F10 was Volvo's cab-over truck (frontstyrd) with a roughly 10-litre engine, where the F denoted the cab-over layout and the 10 the engine size. The 6X2 suffix marks the axle configuration with one driven and one non-driven third axle; the number pairs after the slash, such as 4600+1350, give the wheelbase and overhang in millimetres.
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The register lists here 5 versions with outputs from 234 to 235 kW from the 9,600 cm³ six-cylinder, unladen weights from 8,350 to 12,150 kg, gross weights from 22,500 to 26,000 kg, lengths from 6,750 to 10,000 mm and widths from 2,480 to 2,600 mm.
With the 6X2 axle configuration, the F10 achieved a higher gross weight than two-axle chassis with similar power, making it a sought-after chassis for long-haul and distribution transport as well as tipper and concrete-mixer bodies. It competed with Scania's first series and MAN's comparable weight class, and the multi-speed manual gearbox allowed a ratio suited to both full loads and trailer work.
When buying a used F10-6X2, key checks include the condition of the non-driven third axle with its steering or lift mechanism, the clutch and gearbox, and frame corrosion at the body mounting points and around the leaf springs. Parts for the 10-litre six-cylinder remain well available through Volvo Trucks and the open commercial-vehicle parts trade, including for older examples still in daily use.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo F10-6X2, Volvo Trucks (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 234 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 9,600 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 9,800 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 5,280 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 10,000 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 22,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 23.4 kW/t (234 kW / 10 t)
Stronger than 36% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,242 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Volvo F10-6X2 have?
The Volvo F10-6X2 delivers 234 kW.
How much does the Volvo F10-6X2 weigh?
The unladen weight is 10,000 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo F10-6X2?
22,500 kg.
What engine does the Volvo F10-6X2 have?
6 cylinders, 9,600 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo F10-6X2?
9,800 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the Volvo F10-6X2 built?
Production years: 1978-1991.
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 12 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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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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