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Volvo FL6

Built: 1990-2006 · Series: FL6

The Volvo FL6 is a machine built by Volvo. Production: 1990-2006. The engine delivers 162 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 5,480 cm³. The machine is 8,330 mm long and 2,510 mm wide. The unladen weight is 8,520 kg. The wheelbase measures 4,600 mm. Top speed is 90 km/h. The gross vehicle weight is 17,000 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. The gearbox offers 7 gears. Rated output across the Volvo range ranges from 11.2 to 552 kW; the FL6 sits in the lower part of that range with 162 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the FL614-L/5000 below it with 160.5 kW and the FL 6 12-L-5000 above it with 164 kW. 5366 Volvo models across 29 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 14 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Power162 kWcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement5,480 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length8,330 mmcorrect
Width2,510 mmcorrect
Wheelbase4,600 mmcorrect
Unladen weight8,520 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight17,000 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gears7correct
Wheels4correct
Top speed90 km/hcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 19 kW/t (162 kW / 8.5 t)

Stronger than 23% 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 FL6 have?

The Volvo FL6 delivers 162 kW.

How much does the Volvo FL6 weigh?

The unladen weight is 8,520 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo FL6?

17,000 kg.

What engine does the Volvo FL6 have?

6 cylinders, 5,480 cm³ displacement.

How fast does the Volvo FL6 go?

Top speed is 90 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Volvo FL6?

8,330 mm × 2,510 mm.

When was the Volvo FL6 built?

Production years: 1990-2006.

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 1 recorded source; 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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