Volvo FLL
Built: 2007-2012 · Series: FLL
More machines from model year 2007
Volvo FLL – the collective page of heavy Volvo trucks with the D7 six-cylinder diesel engine, 177 to 217 kW, 7.1 to 7.7 litres displacement, gross weights up to 22.3 tonnes and body lengths up to almost 11 metres
Volvo FLL in this register denotes the medium and heavy trucks of the brand whose engines trace back to the six-cylinder inline D7 – one model is even named FLL D7F 4*2, confirming the engine directly in its name. Volvo built the FL range from the mid-1980s as the successor to the F4/F6 series at the Braås plant in southern Sweden, positioning it as a distribution and municipal truck between the light FE and the heavy long-haul FM and FH. The types gathered here carry designations such as FLL 240, FLL 260, FLL 280 and FLL 290 as well as the forty series FLL 42 with additional letter and digit strings for chassis variants that the register does not break down further.
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The register lists 32 versions with 177 to 217 kW from the six-cylinder engine of 7,140 to 7,698 cm³. Unladen weights range from 6,105 to 13,200 kg, gross vehicle weights from 11,990 to 22,300 kg, lengths from 6,100 to 10,870 mm and widths from 2,400 to 2,600 mm – a span running from the short distribution chassis to the long three-axle truck with special bodywork.
As a medium-weight range, the Volvo FL/FLL competed with the Mercedes-Benz Atego, the MAN TGM and the Scania P-series, finding its place chiefly in distribution haulage, waste collection, construction site work and fire services, which fitted the chassis with crane, tipper or tanker bodies.
When buying used, what counts is the general condition of the D7 engine with its turbocharger and injection pump, corrosion on the frame and cab mounts, the state of clutch and gearbox, the tightness of the hydraulics for tipper or crane bodies, and brakes and axles, which see heavier use at the higher gross weights. Spare parts run through the Volvo Trucks dealer network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo FLL, Volvo Trucks (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 177 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 7,140 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,320 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 7,230 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 12,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 7correct |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 24.5 kW/t (177 kW / 7.2 t)
Stronger than 24% 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 FLL have?
The Volvo FLL delivers 177 kW.
How much does the Volvo FLL weigh?
The unladen weight is 7,230 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo FLL?
12,000 kg.
What engine does the Volvo FLL have?
6 cylinders, 7,140 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo FLL?
8,320 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Volvo FLL built?
Production years: 2007-2012.
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.
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This page carries 9 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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Other models in this series
FLL 12
FLL 240
FLL 240 4 X 2 R
FLL 240 4x2
FLL 240 4x2R
FLL 240 PS
FLL 260
FLL 260 PS
FLL 280
FLL 280 4X2
FLL 290
FLL 42
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