Volvo FM9 6x2
Built: 2005 · Series: FM9
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Volvo FM9 – chassis with a 9-litre six-cylinder: power levels of 300, 340 and 380 hp, 4x2 and 6x2 axle formulas, gross weights from 20,000 to 30,000 kg
The Volvo FM9 carries the inline six-cylinder D9 of around 9 litres, which gives the series its name. The suffixes 300, 340 and 380 in model designations such as FM9 340 give the respective engine output in horsepower, and the axle formulas 4x2 and 6x2 the number of axles and driven axles of the chassis.
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The register lists 6 versions with 191 to 286 kW from six-cylinder engines of 9,360 to 9,365 cc. Kerb weights range from 10,290 to 20,540 kg, gross vehicle weights from 20,000 to 30,000 kg. Lengths run from 6,700 to 10,510 mm, widths from 2,500 to 2,600 mm.
With the 9-litre six-cylinder, the FM9 occupied the middle segment between the lighter FL and the heavy FM/FH with 12- and 13-litre engines; as a tractor unit and chassis for tipper and box bodies it was widespread in distribution and regional long-haul transport.
On a used example, checks should cover corrosion on the frame outriggers and spring brackets, the condition of the fifth-wheel coupling on tractor units, sealing of the charge-air cooler and exhaust-gas recirculation on the six-cylinder engine, and on 6x2 chassis the condition of the tag axle; spare parts are widely available through Volvo's service network.
With gross vehicle weights from 20,000 to 30,000 kg, these chassis belong to EU class N3 (over 12 t); operating them requires a category CE driving licence, a tachograph and compliance with driving and rest times, plus, on most European long-haul roads, a distance-based toll. The Euro 3 to Euro 5 emissions standards that applied to vehicles of this period technically forced increasing use of exhaust-gas recirculation, and from Euro 5 onward often SCR catalysis with AdBlue dosing as well.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo FM9
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 250 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 9,364 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 7,700 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 10,800 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 27,000 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 23.1 kW/t (250 kW / 10.8 t)
Stronger than 40% 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 FM9 6x2 have?
The Volvo FM9 6x2 delivers 250 kW.
How much does the Volvo FM9 6x2 weigh?
The unladen weight is 10,800 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo FM9 6x2?
27,000 kg.
What engine does the Volvo FM9 6x2 have?
6 cylinders, 9,364 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo FM9 6x2?
7,700 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Volvo FM9 6x2 built?
Production years: 2005.
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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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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