Volvo VNL 780
Built: 2011 · Series: VNL
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Volvo VNL – North American long-haul range from the Dublin, Virginia plant: type logic by cab length, six-cylinder engines up to 15,000 cm³, gross weight up to 24.1 tonnes
The Volvo VNL is Volvo Trucks' North American long-haul range, built at the plant in Dublin, Virginia, one of Volvo Trucks' main production sites in North America. The type designation combines VNL with a number denoting cab length and height, for example VNL 630 or VNL 780, along with suffixes such as 64T denoting the axle configuration and TN marking certain equipment packages.
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The register lists here 5 versions with power around 298 kW, displacement from 12,100 to 15,000 cm³ from six-cylinder engines, unladen weights from 8,140 to 9,230 kg, gross vehicle weights from 21,000 to 24,130 kg, lengths from 8,300 to 8,700 mm and widths from 2,500 to 2,550 mm.
The VNL is Volvo Trucks' mainstay tractor in North American long-haul transport, competing there with the Freightliner Cascadia, Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579; the large high-roof cab versions are fitted out for the driver to live in on long routes.
When buying used, key points are mileage and service history of the engine and transmission, the condition of the axles, suspension and brake system, corrosion on the frame and cab mounts, and for high-roof cabs the function of the air conditioning and parking heater; spare parts are supplied through the Volvo Trucks dealer network, which is well established across the United States and Canada.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo VNL, Volvo Trucks
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 12,100 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,700 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,520 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 6,650 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 8,900 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 22,838 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 10correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Volvo VNL 780 weigh?
The unladen weight is 8,900 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Volvo VNL 780?
22,838 kg.
What engine does the Volvo VNL 780 have?
6 cylinders, 12,100 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Volvo VNL 780?
8,700 mm × 2,520 mm.
When was the Volvo VNL 780 built?
Production years: 2011.
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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