Volvo FL7-L/4100
Built: 1996 · Series: FL7-L
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Volvo FL7-L – the 7-litre series from Gothenburg: six-cylinder diesel from 180 to 210 kW, gross weight 20,500 to 21,000 kg, body lengths from 6,900 to 10,350 mm
Volvo FL7-L belongs to the FL series built by the Swedish truck maker Volvo Trucks, part of the commercial-vehicle group AB Volvo based in Gothenburg. In the FL series naming logic, the digit 7 denotes the roughly 7-litre diesel engine fitted to these chassis – the register lists a 6.7-litre six-cylinder unit. The suffixes after the slash (350, 4100, 4400, 4800, 5200, 560, 5600, 6000) mark individual body and equipment variants within the register rather than separate model lines. Vehicles in this weight class require an EU category C driving licence.
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The register lists 9 versions here with 180 to 210 kW from the six-cylinder engine, kerb weights from 8,100 to 10,900 kg, gross vehicle weights from 20,500 to 21,000 kg, and body lengths from 6,900 to 10,350 mm with widths from 2,490 to 2,600 mm.
In its day the FL7-L served as a medium to heavy distribution and construction-site truck, competing across Scandinavia and central Europe with Mercedes-Benz, MAN and its own group sibling Scania; the wide span of body lengths reflects everything from box bodies to tippers and crane bodies, run by municipalities, hauliers and building contractors.
For a used example, check the chassis and rust protection at the axle mounts, wheel arches and cab suspension, clutch and gearbox condition, the operation of the air brake system and tachograph, the tightness of load flaps and body hydraulics, and parts supply through the Volvo Trucks network and independent commercial workshops.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo FL7-L, Volvo Trucks (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 210 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 6,700 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 7,800 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,490 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 9,400 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 20,500 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 22.3 kW/t (210 kW / 9.4 t)
Stronger than 32% 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-L/4100 have?
The Volvo FL7-L/4100 delivers 210 kW.
How much does the Volvo FL7-L/4100 weigh?
The unladen weight is 9,400 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo FL7-L/4100?
20,500 kg.
What engine does the Volvo FL7-L/4100 have?
6,700 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo FL7-L/4100?
7,800 mm × 2,490 mm.
When was the Volvo FL7-L/4100 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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