Volvo N7/4600
Built: 1984 · Series: N7
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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
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Unladen weight | 9,150 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 17.2 kW/t (157 kW / 9.2 t)
Stronger than 19% 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 N7/4600 have?
The Volvo N7/4600 delivers 157 kW.
How much does the Volvo N7/4600 weigh?
The unladen weight is 9,150 kg.
What engine does the Volvo N7/4600 have?
6,700 cm³ displacement.
When was the Volvo N7/4600 built?
Production years: 1984.
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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