Volvo FL7/4800
Built: 1985-1997 · Series: FL7
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Volvo FL7 – medium distribution and long-haul chassis with roughly seven litres of displacement: 8 versions, 169 to 210 kW, 19 to 25.5 tonnes gross vehicle weight
In the 1980s and early 1990s the FL7 belonged to Volvo's medium range, between the light FL6 and the heavy F-series; the digit 7 refers to the roughly seven litres of displacement of the six-cylinder engine. Model designations in the register, such as FL7/4400 or FL7/6000, give the wheelbase in millimetres.
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The register lists 8 versions with 169 to 210 kW from six-cylinder engines of 6,700 to 7,500 cm³. Unladen weights range from 8,260 to 16,200 kg, gross vehicle weights from 19,000 to 25,500 kg, lengths from 6,800 to 11,400 mm and widths from 2,500 to 2,600 mm.
As a medium chassis, the FL7 served mainly in distribution transport, as a tipper, municipal vehicle and base for furniture and beverage bodies, where manoeuvrability and moderate gross weight mattered more than sheer pulling power. In Scandinavia the FL7 was also widespread in municipal winter service thanks to its ruggedness. On the used market, FL7 chassis remain in demand among trades businesses and municipal depots because parts and servicing stay straightforward.
When buying a used FL7, check rust on the frame and spring hangers, the condition of the clutch and gearbox, tightness of the cooling system, and on tipper versions the condition of the hydraulic cylinders and power take-offs. Drivetrain and chassis parts are reliably supplied through the Volvo network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo FL7, Volvo Trucks (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 180 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 6,700 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 7,450 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 8,735 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 20,500 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 20.6 kW/t (180 kW / 8.7 t)
Stronger than 25% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,241 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Volvo FL7/4800 have?
The Volvo FL7/4800 delivers 180 kW.
How much does the Volvo FL7/4800 weigh?
The unladen weight is 8,735 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo FL7/4800?
20,500 kg.
What engine does the Volvo FL7/4800 have?
6 cylinders, 6,700 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo FL7/4800?
7,450 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the Volvo FL7/4800 built?
Production years: 1985-1997.
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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