Volvo FL618-L
6 models in this series
Volvo FL618-L – the 18-tonne peak of the FL6 platform: six-cylinder from 154 to 169 kW, gross weight exactly 18,000 kg, body lengths from 5,900 to 10,500 mm
Within the FL6 platform of the Swedish truck maker Volvo Trucks (AB Volvo, Gothenburg), the FL618-L marks the top weight class: gross vehicle weight in the register sits consistently at exactly 18,000 kg, matching the 618 in its designation. The model suffixes 340, 400, 500, 540 and 580 denote different wheelbase and body variants of this type, letting the chassis be matched to tipper, box or flatbed bodies.
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The register lists 6 versions here with 154 to 169 kW from the 5,480 cm³ six-cylinder, kerb weights from 6,800 to 8,900 kg, a gross vehicle weight of 18,000 kg, and body lengths from 5,900 to 10,500 mm with widths from 2,460 to 2,600 mm.
As the heaviest FL6 variant, the FL618-L was mainly used on construction sites, in municipal service and in long-distance distribution, competing with similarly rated Mercedes-Benz, MAN and Scania models across the same weight class; body lengths of up to 10,500 mm also allowed large box and flatbed bodies in regional haulage.
For a used example, check the chassis and axle mounts for corrosion, clutch and gearbox condition, the operation of the air brake system and, depending on the body, the tightness of tipper hydraulics and the state of a tail lift; parts run through the Volvo Trucks network and independent commercial workshops.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Volvo FL618-L, Volvo Trucks (manufacturer)
Models
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FL618-L
The Volvo FL618-L belongs to the FL618-L series. Production: 1996. The engine delivers 169 kW, with a displacement...
FL618-L/340
The Volvo FL618-L/340 is a model in the FL618-L series. Production: 1992. The engine delivers 154 kW, with a...
FL618-L/400
With the FL618-L/400, Volvo offers a model from the FL618-L series. Production: 1993. The engine delivers 154 kW,...
FL618-L/500
The FL618-L/500 from Volvo is part of the FL618-L series. Production: 1996. The engine delivers 169 kW, with a...
FL618-L/540
The FL618-L series from Volvo includes the FL618-L/540. Production: 1994-1999. The engine delivers 169 kW, with a...
FL618-L/580
The Volvo FL618-L/580 belongs to the FL618-L series. Production: 1995. The engine delivers 154 kW, with a...