Volvo FM 480
Built: 2009 · Series: FM
More machines from model year 2009
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Volvo FM — the medium cab, the range's most versatile member
FM means forward control medium: forward-control truck with a medium-height cab. The FM therefore sits between the low FL and the tall FH — and that middle position makes it the range's most versatile vehicle. It will run long haul if it has to, and still passes under gateways where an FH stops.
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The difference from the FH is not a difference in power. The two share large parts of their engineering; what separates them is cab height, entry and frame design. Anyone working mainly regionally, carrying bodies or operating a crane usually finds the FM the more suitable vehicle — not the weaker one.
The FMX grew out of the FM: the same M plus an X for Xtreme. It is the construction and off-road version with a reinforced frame, greater ground clearance and a tougher front end. Anyone looking for a tipper, mixer or hooklift should search both abbreviations — the listings overlap.
On older vehicles the number after the abbreviation is displacement in litres: FM7, FM9, FM10, FM12. Newer listings give output in horsepower there instead. These two readings run side by side on the used market and are the commonest Volvo mix-up of all.
When buying used, look at the body, not just the chassis. An FM with a crane has had a different life from one in long-haul work — power take-off hours often say more about it than the odometer.
Sources: Wikipedia: Volvo FM (Wikipedia), Wikipedia: Volvo FMX (Wikipedia)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 353 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 12,780 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,200 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 5,970 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 13,990 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 45,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 10correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 25.2 kW/t (353 kW / 14 t)
Stronger than 76% 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 FM 480 have?
The Volvo FM 480 delivers 353 kW.
How much does the Volvo FM 480 weigh?
The unladen weight is 13,990 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo FM 480?
45,000 kg.
What engine does the Volvo FM 480 have?
6 cylinders, 12,780 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo FM 480?
8,200 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Volvo FM 480 built?
Production years: 2009.
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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This page carries 12 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.
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