Volvo FLC-L42R-7.8T

The register lists 6 versions here with a uniform 100 kW from a 3,990 cm³ engine, kerb weights from 4,200 to 5,465 kg, a gross vehicle weight of 7,800 kg, and body lengths from 7,350 to 10,500 mm with widths from 2,280 to 2,600 mm.

At just under 7.8 tonnes gross weight, the FLC-L42R-7.8T sat in the lighter segment of the over-7.5-tonne truck class, appealing to operators planning just above the 7.5-tonne threshold with comparatively simple licence and toll rules, for example in trade and distribution work; with its 4-litre engine it remained noticeably less powerful than the larger FL6 and FL7 versions, favouring economy over payload.

For a used example, check the chassis and axles for corrosion, clutch and gearbox condition, brake system operation, and the tightness of hydraulics and a tail lift on the given body; parts run through the Volvo Trucks network and independent commercial workshops.