Volvo FL608/4600
Built: 1997 · Series: FL608
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Volvo FL608 – the FL6 as a distribution truck: five- and six-cylinder 5.5-litre engines, 108 to 132 kW, 8 to 11-tonne gross vehicle weight
The Volvo FL608 belongs to the FL6 range, which Volvo built from 1985 as a medium-duty distribution truck; the 6 in FL6 refers to the six-cylinder engine, while the closing digits of the type designation, such as 608, denote the gross vehicle weight class in tonnes. The range was produced in Gothenburg to complement the heavy F10/F12/F16 ranges, aimed at urban and distribution work. With the FL range, Volvo pushed more strongly into the lighter truck segment in the late 1980s, a segment previously dominated more by makers such as Mercedes-Benz and MAN.
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The register lists 12 versions here with 108 to 132 kW from five- to six-cylinder engines of a constant 5,480 cc, kerb weights of 4,920 to 7,340 kg, gross vehicle weights of 7,950 to 11,000 kg, lengths of 6,700 to 9,000 mm and widths of 2,360 to 2,580 mm.
The FL6 was a common sight in the 1980s and 1990s for furniture haulage, waste collection and municipal work, competing with the Mercedes-Benz LK/Atego and MAN's 8/10-series. Typical bodies on the FL608 chassis were box bodies with tail lifts, drop-side platforms, and fire brigade and municipal vehicles.
When buying one of these distribution trucks used, key points are corrosion on the chassis and body mounting points, the condition of the clutch and gearbox, the braking system, and, depending on the body, the hydraulics of a tail lift or box body; parts for the FL6 are still stocked by the Volvo Trucks network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo FL608, Volvo Trucks (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 132 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,480 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 9,000 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,580 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 5,700 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 7,950 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 23.2 kW/t (132 kW / 5.7 t)
Stronger than 15% 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 FL608/4600 have?
The Volvo FL608/4600 delivers 132 kW.
How much does the Volvo FL608/4600 weigh?
The unladen weight is 5,700 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo FL608/4600?
7,950 kg.
What engine does the Volvo FL608/4600 have?
5,480 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo FL608/4600?
9,000 mm × 2,580 mm.
When was the Volvo FL608/4600 built?
Production years: 1997.
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 7 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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Other models in this series
FL608
FL608 4000/4900
FL608 B
FL608/3400
FL608/3700
FL608/400
FL608/4000
FL608/430
FL608/4300
FL608/4600-4300
FL608/490
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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