Volvo FMFH 42 7.5 E5
Built: 2008 · Series: FMFH
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Volvo FMFH – register collective name for FM and FH chassis: 480 to 495 hp six-cylinder of 9.4 to 12.8 litres, axle formula 42 (4x2), gross weights from 18,200 to 37,000 kg
Volvo FMFH combines, in this section of the register, chassis from both the FM and the FH series under one shared designation. The number 42 in model designations such as FMFH 42 9.0E4 stands for the 4x2 axle formula, the following number for the wheelbase in metres, and the abbreviation E4 or E5 for the Euro 4 and Euro 5 emission standards.
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The register lists 6 versions with up to 364 kW from six-cylinder engines of 9,365 to 12,780 cc. Kerb weights range from 7,680 to 28,018 kg, gross vehicle weights from 18,200 to 37,000 kg. Lengths run from 5,950 to 11,100 mm, widths from 2,520 to 2,600 mm.
The span of roughly 9.4 to 12.8 litres of displacement shows that both D9 and D13 engines from the FM and FH series are gathered here; as tractor units and chassis for heavy-transport and box bodies they covered Volvo's middle to upper long-haul segment.
On a used example, checks should cover corrosion on the frame outriggers and spring brackets, the condition of the fifth-wheel coupling and air suspension on tractor units, and sealing of the charge-air cooler and exhaust aftertreatment on the six-cylinder engine; spare parts are widely available through Volvo's service network.
With gross vehicle weights from 18,200 to 37,000 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. As tractor units, these chassis transfer the towed load through the fifth wheel to the semi-trailer, while heavy chassis versions with their own body are designed for heavy-transport applications.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo FMFH
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 12,780 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,950 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,530 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,800 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 7,780 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 19,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Volvo FMFH 42 7.5 E5 weigh?
The unladen weight is 7,780 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo FMFH 42 7.5 E5?
19,000 kg.
What engine does the Volvo FMFH 42 7.5 E5 have?
6 cylinders, 12,780 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo FMFH 42 7.5 E5?
5,950 mm × 2,530 mm.
When was the Volvo FMFH 42 7.5 E5 built?
Production years: 2008.
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: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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