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Volvo N7

Built: 1977-1985 · Series: N7

The Volvo N7 is a machine built by Volvo. Production: 1977-1985. The engine delivers 157 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 6,700 cm³. The machine is 7,450 mm long and 2,500 mm wide. The unladen weight is 7,400 kg. The wheelbase measures 4,200 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 18,000 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. The gearbox offers 8 gears. Rated output across the Volvo range ranges from 11.2 to 552 kW; the N7 sits in the lower part of that range with 157 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the N86-44T-S/4400 below it with 156 kW and the FL210 above it with 158 kW. 5366 Volvo models across 29 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 13 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Power157 kWcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement6,700 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length7,450 mmcorrect
Width2,500 mmcorrect
Wheelbase4,200 mmcorrect
Unladen weight7,400 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight18,000 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gears8correct
Wheels4correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 21.2 kW/t (157 kW / 7.4 t)

Stronger than 22% of the trucks over 7.5 t in the register — out of 27,776 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Volvo N7 have?

The Volvo N7 delivers 157 kW.

How much does the Volvo N7 weigh?

The unladen weight is 7,400 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo N7?

18,000 kg.

What engine does the Volvo N7 have?

6 cylinders, 6,700 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Volvo N7?

7,450 mm × 2,500 mm.

When was the Volvo N7 built?

Production years: 1977-1985.

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 13 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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