Volvo F16-6X2
Built: 1988-1989 · Series: F16-6X2
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The Volvo F16-6X2 is a heavy cab-over truck from the brand's long-haul class, built from 1988 to 1989. The type designation contains the axle formula 6X2: six wheel positions, of which two are driven. Such a layout with a trailing axle saves weight and tyre wear and suits tractor units and heavy flatbeds in road haulage.
The diesel engine delivers 342 kW from 16,120 cm³. That was then at the top end of tractor-unit power in Europe, as needed for heavy articulated combinations. The vehicle is 8,890 mm long and 2,550 mm wide, and kerb weight is 11,550 kg.
Within the F16-6X2 series, this record is the longest and heaviest variant recorded, a clear difference from the version with extra details in its name, which is shorter and lighter. The length points to a body on a long wheelbase, for example a box or flatbed in long-distance work.
Volvo F16-6X2 – flagship with a 16.1-litre six-cylinder: 342 kW output, 25,500 to 26,000 kg gross weight, cab-over with tandem axle
The F16 was Volvo's most powerful cab-over model of its time, named after the 16.1-litre six-cylinder diesel, which the register records with exactly that displacement of 16,120 cm³. As with the F10, the 6X2 suffix marks the axle configuration with a non-driven third axle, and the number pairs such as 4600+1350 in the register's designations give the wheelbase and overhang in millimetres.
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The register lists here 5 versions with an output of 342 kW from the 16,120 cm³ six-cylinder, unladen weights from 9,030 to 18,825 kg, gross weights from 25,500 to 26,000 kg, lengths from 6,960 to 10,125 mm and widths from 2,500 to 2,600 mm.
As the most powerful cab-over chassis of its day, the F16 was built for abnormal loads, long-haul tractor units and demanding trailer work. Rivals included Scania's 142 series and the heaviest MAN and Mercedes-Benz models, and the high torque called for a reinforced clutch and a gearbox matched to heavy combinations.
On a used F16, the turbocharger and injection system of the large six-cylinder deserve particular attention, along with the clutch and gearbox given the high torque, and frame corrosion and the condition of the air suspension. Parts for the engine and drivetrain remain well available through Volvo Trucks, including for examples still working in abnormal-load haulage.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo F16-6X2, Volvo Trucks (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 342 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 16,120 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,890 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 11,550 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 29.6 kW/t (342 kW / 11.6 t)
Stronger than 73% 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 F16-6X2 have?
The Volvo F16-6X2 delivers 342 kW.
How much does the Volvo F16-6X2 weigh?
The unladen weight is 11,550 kg.
What engine does the Volvo F16-6X2 have?
16,120 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo F16-6X2?
8,890 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Volvo F16-6X2 built?
Production years: 1988-1989.
What to check before buying
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- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
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