Volvo FL618-L
Built: 1996-1996 · Series: FL618-L
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Volvo FL618-L – the 18-tonne peak of the FL6 platform: six-cylinder from 154 to 169 kW, gross weight exactly 18,000 kg, body lengths from 5,900 to 10,500 mm
Within the FL6 platform of the Swedish truck maker Volvo Trucks (AB Volvo, Gothenburg), the FL618-L marks the top weight class: gross vehicle weight in the register sits consistently at exactly 18,000 kg, matching the 618 in its designation. The model suffixes 340, 400, 500, 540 and 580 denote different wheelbase and body variants of this type, letting the chassis be matched to tipper, box or flatbed bodies.
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The register lists 6 versions here with 154 to 169 kW from the 5,480 cm³ six-cylinder, kerb weights from 6,800 to 8,900 kg, a gross vehicle weight of 18,000 kg, and body lengths from 5,900 to 10,500 mm with widths from 2,460 to 2,600 mm.
As the heaviest FL6 variant, the FL618-L was mainly used on construction sites, in municipal service and in long-distance distribution, competing with similarly rated Mercedes-Benz, MAN and Scania models across the same weight class; body lengths of up to 10,500 mm also allowed large box and flatbed bodies in regional haulage.
For a used example, check the chassis and axle mounts for corrosion, clutch and gearbox condition, the operation of the air brake system and, depending on the body, the tightness of tipper hydraulics and the state of a tail lift; parts run through the Volvo Trucks network and independent commercial workshops.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Volvo FL618-L, Volvo Trucks (Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 169 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,480 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 10,500 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,600 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 8,400 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 18,000 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 20.1 kW/t (169 kW / 8.4 t)
Stronger than 22% 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-L have?
The Volvo FL618-L delivers 169 kW.
How much does the Volvo FL618-L weigh?
The unladen weight is 8,400 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo FL618-L?
18,000 kg.
What engine does the Volvo FL618-L have?
5,480 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo FL618-L?
10,500 mm × 2,600 mm.
When was the Volvo FL618-L built?
Production years: 1996.
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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