Volvo FE 260
Built: 2010-2012 · Series: FE
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Volvo FE – distribution truck of 18 to 26 t since 2006: six-cylinder engines up to 8.9 litres, diesel, CNG and electric versions, 177 to 405 kW, 6.2 to 25.6 t kerb weight
The Volvo FE has been the distribution-truck range between the lighter FL and the heavy long-haul FH since 2006, designed for urban and regional transport in the 18 to 26 t weight class. The type logic follows Volvo's usual pattern: a two-digit number before the slash denotes the axle configuration (42 for 4x2, 62 for 6x2, 64 for 6x4), R and T distinguish rigid chassis and tractor unit, and EEV and HYBRID mark the emissions stage or hybrid drive respectively. The engines are Volvo's own six-cylinders from the D7 and D8 families.
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The register lists 90 versions with outputs from 177 to 405 kW, all from six-cylinder engines up to 8,900 cm³, kerb weights from 6,216 to 25,620 kg, gross vehicle weights from 18,000 to 28,000 kg, lengths from 6,040 to 12,000 mm and widths from 2,500 to 2,600 mm; besides diesel versions, CNG and fully electric drivetrains are also recorded.
As a distribution truck the FE competes with the Mercedes-Benz Actros/Atego field and the MAN TGM/TGS; its niche is furniture, beverage and waste-collection vehicles in urban traffic, where the available CNG and electric versions are increasingly in demand.
Used, what counts is operating hours and mileage, the condition of clutch and gearbox, rust on the chassis and body mounting points, the function of the exhaust aftertreatment (AdBlue system, particulate filter), on electric and CNG versions the condition of the battery or gas tanks, and parts supply through the Volvo dealer network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo FE, Volvo Trucks (Volvo Group, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 195 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 7,146 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 9,900 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 10,400 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 19,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 8correct |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 18.8 kW/t (195 kW / 10.4 t)
Stronger than 29% 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 FE 260 have?
The Volvo FE 260 delivers 195 kW.
How much does the Volvo FE 260 weigh?
The unladen weight is 10,400 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo FE 260?
19,500 kg.
What engine does the Volvo FE 260 have?
6 cylinders, 7,146 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo FE 260?
9,900 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Volvo FE 260 built?
Production years: 2010-2012.
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 9 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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Other models in this series
18-42RD-A2/550
280 4*2
280 4X2
320 4X2
320 4X2R
320 4x2 CNG
320 6X2
42 R
42 R A
42 R AG
42 R E
42 R L
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