Volvo F85
Built: 1965-1979 · Series: Trucks 3.5–12 t (Class N2)
← Predecessor: Brage · Successor: F6 →
More machines from model year 1965
Volvo trucks 3.5–12 t (Class N2) – a collective page of Volvo ranges by EU vehicle class: the F range of the 1960s to 1980s, FL distribution trucks and military all-wheel-drive vehicles, engine outputs 48 to 405 kW
Class N2 groups trucks with a gross vehicle weight of between 3.5 and 12 tonnes; for Volvo, this page draws mainly on the classic F range (F82 to F612), Volvo's conventional and cab-over trucks of the 1960s to 1980s, supplemented by the FL range built from the late 1980s for distribution traffic and a handful of military all-wheel-drive vehicles such as the CO3.
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The register lists 161 versions with engine outputs of 48 to 405 kW, displacements of 2,970 to 12,130 cm³, four to eight cylinders, unladen weights of 2,405 to 11,100 kg and gross vehicle weights of 3,780 to 12,000 kg.
The F range formed the backbone of Volvo's medium and heavy truck programme for decades before being gradually replaced from the late 1980s by the FL, FH and FM; it thus represents an era in which Volvo, alongside Scania, established itself as a leading Scandinavian commercial vehicle maker. The B-series types that also appear in the model list stem instead from Volvo's bus chassis programme and show how broadly the Class N2 grouping is drawn — purely by gross vehicle weight, regardless of the vehicle's actual purpose.
On these older Volvo trucks, what counts is corrosion on the frame, cab mounts and load bed, the condition of the engine and mechanical injection pump, wear on the clutch and manual gearbox, and — for vehicles of this age — a limited parts supply organised through specialists and vintage-vehicle dealers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo Klasse N2, Volvo Trucks (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Engine | Volvo ohv I6 diesel enginecorrect |
|---|---|
| Power | 121 kWcorrect |
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 5,100 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,450 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,350 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 7,150 kg (12500 kg - 25000 kg (gross weight))correct |
| Gross vehicle weight | 7,800 kgcorrect |
Origin and approval
| Vehicle class | Medium size truckcorrect |
|---|
Other data
| Predecessor | Volvo Bragecorrect |
|---|---|
| Successor | Volvo F6correct |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 16.9 kW/t (121 kW / 7.2 t)
Stronger than 12% 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 F85 have?
The Volvo F85 delivers 121 kW.
How much does the Volvo F85 weigh?
The unladen weight is 7,150 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo F85?
7,800 kg.
What engine does the Volvo F85 have?
6 cylinders, 5,100 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo F85?
5,450 mm × 2,350 mm.
When was the Volvo F85 built?
Production years: 1965-1979.
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 14 individual figures for this model. They come from 4 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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