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Volvo FL280

Built: 2007-2009 · Series: Trucks 3.5–12 t (Class N2)

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The Volvo FL280 is a machine built by Volvo. Production: 2007-2009. The engine delivers 206 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 7,146 cm³. The machine is 10,680 mm long and 2,600 mm wide. The unladen weight is 8,760 kg. The wheelbase measures 6,200 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 12,000 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. The gearbox offers 12 gears. Rated output across the Volvo range ranges from 11.2 to 552 kW; the FL280 sits in the lower part of that range with 206 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the 9-FM42RB-A4/490 below it with 205.5 kW and the L180D above it with 208.8 kW. 5366 Volvo models across 29 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 13 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Power206 kWcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement7,146 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length10,680 mmcorrect
Width2,600 mmcorrect
Wheelbase6,200 mmcorrect
Unladen weight8,760 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight12,000 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gears12correct
Wheels4correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 23.5 kW/t (206 kW / 8.8 t)

Stronger than 34% of the trucks over 7.5 t in the register — out of 27,776 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Volvo FL280 have?

The Volvo FL280 delivers 206 kW.

How much does the Volvo FL280 weigh?

The unladen weight is 8,760 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo FL280?

12,000 kg.

What engine does the Volvo FL280 have?

6 cylinders, 7,146 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Volvo FL280?

10,680 mm × 2,600 mm.

When was the Volvo FL280 built?

Production years: 2007-2009.

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 13 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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