Volvo FES 280
Built: 2008 · Series: FES
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Volvo FES – the collective page of medium to heavy Volvo trucks with the 7.1-litre six-cylinder D7E, axle configurations 4x2 and 6x2, 177 to 250 kW
This page gathers Volvo trucks that the register identifies by the six-cylinder D7E engine of around 7.1 litres, used since 2006, in the 4x2 and 6x2 axle configurations. Volvo, founded in Gothenburg in 1927 and active in truck building since 1928, has its truck division as part of the Volvo Group, which also includes Renault Trucks, Mack and UD Trucks; the D7E engine was a compact six-cylinder for medium to heavy distribution and construction-site work, known for its low weight combined with high power density.
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The register lists here 16 versions with 177 to 250 kW from six-cylinders of around 7,140 to 7,146 cm³, unladen weights from 9,400 to 25,680 kg, gross weights from 18,000 to 28,000 kg, lengths from 7,600 to 11,900 mm and widths from 2,500 to 2,550 mm.
The D7E engine was used above all in Volvo's medium ranges for distribution traffic, refuse collection and construction-site work, where manoeuvrability and low unladen weight combined with high payload matter; Volvo Trucks ranks alongside Scania, Mercedes-Benz, MAN, DAF and Iveco among the big European makers.
On used examples, operating hours and the turbocharger condition of the D7E count, along with the condition of the clutch and gearbox, on vehicles with special bodies the hydraulics and power take-offs, and frame corrosion from urban work; parts run through the Volvo Trucks network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo FES, Volvo Trucks (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 206 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 7,143 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 7,975 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,575 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 10,490 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 19,500 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 19.6 kW/t (206 kW / 10.5 t)
Stronger than 31% 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 FES 280 have?
The Volvo FES 280 delivers 206 kW.
How much does the Volvo FES 280 weigh?
The unladen weight is 10,490 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo FES 280?
19,500 kg.
What engine does the Volvo FES 280 have?
6 cylinders, 7,143 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo FES 280?
7,975 mm × 2,575 mm.
When was the Volvo FES 280 built?
Production years: 2008.
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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Other models in this series
FES
FES 260 4X2
FES 260 6X2
FES 280 4X2
FES 280 62 R EURO 4
FES 340
FES 42R
FES 42R-A
FES 42R/475
FES 4X2R
FES 62 6X2 R
FES 62R-A-6X2/450+135
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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