Volvo FL618/460
Built: 1999 · Series: FL618
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Volvo FL618 – a chassis range with the 5.48-litre six-cylinder engine of the FL6 family: 132 to 169 kW, 18-tonne gross weight, box bodies and tippers
The Volvo FL6 formed the mid-range of the Swedish FL line-up, powered by a six-cylinder diesel engine of around 5.5 litres; the number appended to FL6 denotes the gross vehicle weight in tonnes, 18 in the case of the FL618. The range was built at Volvo's Gothenburg-Tuve plant as a chassis for a wide variety of bodies in medium-duty distribution transport.
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The register lists 9 versions with 132 to 169 kW from 5,480 cm³ displacement and six cylinders, kerb weights of 6,795 to 13,650 kg, a gross vehicle weight of 18,000 kg, lengths of 6,100 to 8,800 mm and widths of 2,480 to 2,550 mm.
With an 18-tonne gross weight, the FL618 sat at the upper end of the medium-duty distribution segment, competing with the Mercedes-Benz LK/LN2 18t, MAN's 18.220 and the Iveco Eurocargo; the wide range of kerb weights reflects uses from light flatbeds to heavy box bodies with tail lifts, and haulage fleets valued its shared cab and driveline with the lighter FL614-L.
When buying used, check the condition of the 5.48-litre six-cylinder engine, rust on the frame and axles, and brakes and suspension relative to load history. Clutch and gearbox should be checked for wear on trucks with frequent stop-and-go distribution work; parts are supplied through the Volvo Trucks dealer workshop network, and for older model years also through independent commercial-vehicle parts dealers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo FL618, Volvo Trucks (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 154 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,480 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 7,900 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 9,600 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 18,000 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 16 kW/t (154 kW / 9.6 t)
Stronger than 19% 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 FL618/460 have?
The Volvo FL618/460 delivers 154 kW.
How much does the Volvo FL618/460 weigh?
The unladen weight is 9,600 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo FL618/460?
18,000 kg.
What engine does the Volvo FL618/460 have?
5,480 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo FL618/460?
7,900 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Volvo FL618/460 built?
Production years: 1999.
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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