Volvo N7/460 – specifications
Built: 1979 · Series: N7
Data for the version built 1979 · Data origin: Official register, Directory data · sources
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The Volvo N7/460 is a bonneted truck of the N7 series, built in 1979. Volvo introduced the N series in 1973; the letter N denotes models with a bonnet, as opposed to the cab-over F series. According to trade press, the number on the bonnet gives the engine displacement in litres, followed by the permissible gross weight in tonnes.
The register lists an engine of 157 kW and 6,700 cm³ for the N7/460. That fits the seven-litre class: the N series was designed to take three Volvo engines, including the seven-litre TD70B rated at 207 bhp DIN. The truck is 9,030 mm long and 2,470 mm wide, with an unladen weight of 8,100 kg and a permissible gross weight of 17,000 kg.
In practice this is a medium-weight distribution and construction truck: the difference between unladen and gross weight determines the payload of a flatbed, tipper or box body. The compact length helps manoeuvring in yards and on building sites, and the bonnet layout gives easy access to the engine.
Volvo N7 – bonneted truck of the N range with a 7-litre six-cylinder engine: 157 kW, gross weights from 16.25 to 18 tonnes, lengths up to 9.03 m
The Volvo N7 belongs to the N range of bonneted trucks, which Volvo built as heavy commercial vehicles with the engine mounted up front under a conventional bonnet – a layout sought mainly outside Europe and in heavy-haulage and construction traffic, where easy engine access and ruggedness mattered more than the cab width of the cab-over F range. The 7 in the type designation refers to the engine class of around 7 litres. The N7 is powered by a six-cylinder diesel engine producing 157 kW.
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The register lists 5 versions with 157 kW from six-cylinder engines of 6,700 cm³. Kerb weights range from 7,400 to 9,150 kg, permissible gross weights from 16,250 to 18,000 kg. Recorded vehicle lengths span 7,450 to 9,030 mm, widths 2,470 to 2,500 mm.
Bonneted trucks such as the N7 worked mainly in construction, heavy haulage and export markets with harsh road conditions, where Volvo's N range competed against bonneted models from Scania and American brands; in Europe, the cab-over F range remained the more common layout.
When buying a used example after decades of construction or heavy-haulage work, check the frame and axle suspension closely, along with the clutch, brake system and the condition of the bonnet and its hinges. Spare parts for the drivetrain are available through the Volvo Trucks dealer network and specialist vintage commercial-vehicle workshops.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo N7, Volvo Trucks (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 157 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 6,700 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 9,030 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,470 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 8,100 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 17,000 kgcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Volvo N7/460 have?
The Volvo N7/460 delivers 157 kW.
How much does the Volvo N7/460 weigh?
The unladen weight is 8,100 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo N7/460?
17,000 kg.
What engine does the Volvo N7/460 have?
6,700 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo N7/460?
9,030 mm × 2,470 mm.
When was the Volvo N7/460 built?
Production years: 1979.
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