Volvo FLC-L42R-7.8T
Built: 1998 · Series: FLC-L42R-7.8T
More machines from model year 1998
Not the right version? The data comes from vehicle registers holding many near-identical versions side by side. Photograph the data plate — we read make and type from it. Open the scanner e-mail address required
Volvo FLC-L42R-7.8T – the 7.8-tonne version of the FLC series: 4-litre four-cylinder with 100 kW, gross weight exactly 7,800 kg, body lengths from 7,350 to 10,500 mm
Volvo FLC-L42R-7.8T belongs to the FLC series from the Swedish maker Volvo Trucks (AB Volvo, Gothenburg). The 7.8T suffix in the type code denotes the weight class, since gross vehicle weight in the register sits consistently at exactly 7,800 kg. The model suffixes 370, 400, 415, 430 and 520 denote individual wheelbase and body variants within this type, matched to specific jobs.
Read on 3 more paragraphs
The register lists 6 versions here with a uniform 100 kW from a 3,990 cm³ engine, kerb weights from 4,200 to 5,465 kg, a gross vehicle weight of 7,800 kg, and body lengths from 7,350 to 10,500 mm with widths from 2,280 to 2,600 mm.
At just under 7.8 tonnes gross weight, the FLC-L42R-7.8T sat in the lighter segment of the over-7.5-tonne truck class, appealing to operators planning just above the 7.5-tonne threshold with comparatively simple licence and toll rules, for example in trade and distribution work; with its 4-litre engine it remained noticeably less powerful than the larger FL6 and FL7 versions, favouring economy over payload.
For a used example, check the chassis and axles for corrosion, clutch and gearbox condition, brake system operation, and the tightness of hydraulics and a tail lift on the given body; parts run through the Volvo Trucks network and independent commercial workshops.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo FLC-L42R-7.8T, Volvo Trucks (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 100 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,990 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 7,350 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,510 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 4,200 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 7,800 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 23.8 kW/t (100 kW / 4.2 t)
Stronger than 6% 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 FLC-L42R-7.8T have?
The Volvo FLC-L42R-7.8T delivers 100 kW.
How much does the Volvo FLC-L42R-7.8T weigh?
The unladen weight is 4,200 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo FLC-L42R-7.8T?
7,800 kg.
What engine does the Volvo FLC-L42R-7.8T have?
3,990 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo FLC-L42R-7.8T?
7,350 mm × 2,510 mm.
When was the Volvo FLC-L42R-7.8T built?
Production years: 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.
A general list for this type of machine — no substitute for an inspection or an appraiser.
We do not sell machines. We ask the dealers who carry this model and come back with price and lead time.
Request a quote →
We ask the suppliers and come back with price and lead time.
Request spare parts →
This page carries 7 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.
Missing a figure you were looking for? Report it →
Know this machine better? Have a photo, a manual, or know that a figure is wrong? Add it to the register →
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
Truck in 3D section
Turn the model, look inside and click an assembly — each one is explained.
