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Volvo L4750

Built: 1963-1963 · Series: Trucks 3.5–12 t (Class N2)

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The L4750 comes from Volvo. Production: 1963. The engine has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 4,700 cm³. The machine is 7,350 mm long and 2,360 mm wide. The unladen weight is 5,420 kg. The wheelbase measures 4,400 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 11,500 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. Unladen weight across the Volvo range ranges from 956 to 181,000 kg; the L4750 sits at the bottom of that range with 5,420 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the F86-34S3 below it with 5,410 kg and the F 86 38 S2 above it with 5,440 kg. 5366 Volvo models across 29 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 10 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Volvo trucks 3.5–12 t (Class N2) – a collective page of Volvo ranges by EU vehicle class: the F range of the 1960s to 1980s, FL distribution trucks and military all-wheel-drive vehicles, engine outputs 48 to 405 kW

Class N2 groups trucks with a gross vehicle weight of between 3.5 and 12 tonnes; for Volvo, this page draws mainly on the classic F range (F82 to F612), Volvo's conventional and cab-over trucks of the 1960s to 1980s, supplemented by the FL range built from the late 1980s for distribution traffic and a handful of military all-wheel-drive vehicles such as the CO3.

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The register lists 161 versions with engine outputs of 48 to 405 kW, displacements of 2,970 to 12,130 cm³, four to eight cylinders, unladen weights of 2,405 to 11,100 kg and gross vehicle weights of 3,780 to 12,000 kg.

The F range formed the backbone of Volvo's medium and heavy truck programme for decades before being gradually replaced from the late 1980s by the FL, FH and FM; it thus represents an era in which Volvo, alongside Scania, established itself as a leading Scandinavian commercial vehicle maker. The B-series types that also appear in the model list stem instead from Volvo's bus chassis programme and show how broadly the Class N2 grouping is drawn — purely by gross vehicle weight, regardless of the vehicle's actual purpose.

On these older Volvo trucks, what counts is corrosion on the frame, cab mounts and load bed, the condition of the engine and mechanical injection pump, wear on the clutch and manual gearbox, and — for vehicles of this age — a limited parts supply organised through specialists and vintage-vehicle dealers.

Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Volvo Klasse N2, Volvo Trucks (Hersteller)

Technical data

Engine

Cylinders6correct
Displacement4,700 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length7,350 mmcorrect
Width2,360 mmcorrect
Wheelbase4,400 mmcorrect
Unladen weight5,420 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight11,500 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels4correct

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Volvo L4750 weigh?

The unladen weight is 5,420 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo L4750?

11,500 kg.

What engine does the Volvo L4750 have?

6 cylinders, 4,700 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Volvo L4750?

7,350 mm × 2,360 mm.

When was the Volvo L4750 built?

Production years: 1963.

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 10 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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