Volvo NH 12
Built: 2003 · Series: NH
More machines from model year 2003
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Volvo NH – the collective page of the long-haul truck of the range introduced in 1993, six-cylinders of 12 to 12.9 litres, gross weight from 18.6 to 28 tonnes, axle formulas from 4x2 to 6x4
The Volvo NH belongs to the range introduced in 1993, with which Volvo replaced the older F-series and which is regarded as the predecessor of the FH range still built today; the N stands for the new cab generation, the H for the heavy class as against the medium NM and light NL offered alongside it. The type suffixes FAL and RAL denote the chassis version and frame height, RAD-A the rear-axle version, and BSYS-CON the brake system of the articulated tractor.
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The register lists here 17 versions from six-cylinders of 12,000 to 12,900 cm³, unladen weights from 7,380 to 10,280 kg, gross weights from 18,600 to 28,000 kg, lengths from 7,020 to 8,600 mm and widths from 2,500 to 2,550 mm.
With its raised, flat cab and the group's front end still characteristic today, the NH range carried out the transition to the modern Volvo design language and, as an articulated tractor and as a chassis for swap bodies, served European long-haul transport of the 1990s.
On a used NH, the condition of the six-cylinder and the injection system matters, along with rust on the frame and cab mounts, wear on the clutch and gearbox, and on the 6X4 chassis the condition of the rear-axle differential and air suspension; parts run through the Volvo network and independent commercial-vehicle workshops.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo NH, Volvo Trucks (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 12,130 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 7,080 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,520 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 4,600 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 7,650 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 18,600 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 90 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Volvo NH 12 weigh?
The unladen weight is 7,650 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo NH 12?
18,600 kg.
What engine does the Volvo NH 12 have?
6 cylinders, 12,130 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Volvo NH 12 go?
Top speed is 90 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo NH 12?
7,080 mm × 2,520 mm.
When was the Volvo NH 12 built?
Production years: 2003.
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 11 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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Other models in this series
NH
NH 12 420/4X2 T
NH 12 6X2
NH 12 6X4
NH 4X2 FAL7.1 RAL13 RAD-A
NH 4X2 T 71
NH 4X2 T71
NH 4X2T
NH 4X2T FAL 7.1 RAL13 RAD-A4
NH 4X2T FAL7.1 RAL13
NH 4X2T FAL7.1 RAL13 RAD--A4 BSYS-C0N TRACTOR
NH 4X2T FAL7.1 RAL13 RAD-A 4
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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