Volvo FLH D7E 4*2

The register lists 10 versions with a 7.15-litre straight-six producing between 177 and 217 kW. Unladen weight ranges from 7,050 to 13,995 kg, gross vehicle weight from 17,000 to 21,500 kg. Length runs from 6,550 to 11,950 mm and width from 2,500 to 2,600 mm, the wide spread in length reflecting the range from compact chassis to long bodies for crane or special-purpose vehicles.

As a medium-duty chassis, the FLH sits between compact distribution vehicles and heavy long-haul tractor units, and is used chiefly where payload and manoeuvrability both matter: in municipal service, in the building trade and in regional distribution haulage with crane or tail-lift bodies. The D7 straight-six combines the refinement of the heavy ranges with a comparatively low unladen weight for this class.

On a used example, the body mounting and hydraulic lines deserve particular attention on crane and tipper chassis, as does corrosion around frame cut-outs for auxiliary equipment. The D7E engine is considered solid, but as with all Euro 5 units of this generation, the exhaust gas recirculation and particulate filter should be checked. On the long chassis variants, frame extensions and their proper execution are an additional check point. Spare parts are readily available through the Volvo commercial-vehicle network.