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Volvo FL7

Built: 1985-1998 · Series: FL7

The FL7 comes from Volvo. Production: 1985-1998. The engine delivers 180 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 7,500 cm³. The machine is 11,400 mm long and 2,600 mm wide. The unladen weight is 15,000 kg. The wheelbase measures 6,180 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 25,500 kg. The machine runs on 6 wheels. The gearbox offers 8 gears. Rated output across the Volvo range ranges from 11.2 to 552 kW; the FL7 sits in the lower part of that range with 180 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the L120F below it with 179 kW and the Avolavakuorma-auto (BA) 2ov 7146cm3 A above it with 181 kW. 5366 Volvo models across 29 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 13 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Power180 kWcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement7,500 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length11,400 mmcorrect
Width2,600 mmcorrect
Wheelbase6,180 mmcorrect
Unladen weight15,000 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight25,500 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gears8correct
Wheels6correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 12 kW/t (180 kW / 15 t)

Stronger than 28% 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 FL7 have?

The Volvo FL7 delivers 180 kW.

How much does the Volvo FL7 weigh?

The unladen weight is 15,000 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo FL7?

25,500 kg.

What engine does the Volvo FL7 have?

6 cylinders, 7,500 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Volvo FL7?

11,400 mm × 2,600 mm.

When was the Volvo FL7 built?

Production years: 1985-1998.

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 13 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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