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Volvo FL408

Built: 1986-1989 · Series: FL408

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The Volvo FL408 is a machine built by Volvo. Production: 1986-1989. The engine delivers 90 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 3,590 cm³. The machine is 7,500 mm long and 2,330 mm wide. The unladen weight is 4,440 kg. The wheelbase measures 4,600 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 7,500 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. Rated output across the Volvo range ranges from 11.2 to 552 kW; the FL408 sits at the bottom of that range with 90 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the ECR145E below it with 89 kW and the L70C above it with 91 kW. 5366 Volvo models across 29 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 12 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Power90 kWcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement3,590 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length7,500 mmcorrect
Width2,330 mmcorrect
Wheelbase4,600 mmcorrect
Unladen weight4,440 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight7,500 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels4correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 20.3 kW/t (90 kW / 4.4 t)

Stronger than 5% 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 FL408 have?

The Volvo FL408 delivers 90 kW.

How much does the Volvo FL408 weigh?

The unladen weight is 4,440 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo FL408?

7,500 kg.

What engine does the Volvo FL408 have?

6 cylinders, 3,590 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Volvo FL408?

7,500 mm × 2,330 mm.

When was the Volvo FL408 built?

Production years: 1986-1989.

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 12 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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