Isuzu Giga vs Volvo FH 460

The Isuzu Giga is the heavier machine, at 7.81 t against 6.85 t.

The Isuzu Giga is ahead on: more power, lifts or carries more, bigger fuel tank, narrower to transport, lower to transport. The Volvo FH 460 is ahead on: more torque, turns tighter.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Isuzu Giga and the Volvo FH 460 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	Isuzu Giga	Volvo FH 460
Kerb weight	7,810 kg	6,845 kg
Gross powerHigher is better	350 kW+4%	338 kW
Max torqueHigher is better	2,255 Nm	2,300 Nm+2%
GVWHigher is better	24,000 kg+33%	18,000 kg
Fuel tankHigher is better	550 L+67%	330 L
Turning circleLower is better	14.6 m	12.7 m+13%
Overall widthLower is better	2.49 m	2.5 m
Overall height (cab roof)Lower is better	3.2 m+9%	3.503 m
Overall length	6.93 m	5.88 m

All specifications

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FigureIsuzu Giga Volvo FH 460

Dimensions

Overall length6.93 m5.88 m

Overall height (cab roof)3.2 m3.503 m

Wheelbase3.885 mfront axle to centre of rear bogie3.5 m3.5 / 3.6 / 3.7 / 3.8 m offered

Tandem axle spacing1.31 mNot published

Front overhang1.4 m1.365 m

Rear overhang1.645 mfrom centre of rear bogie1.015 mmax; 0.825 m min

Front axle to back of cab0.764 m1.007 m

Back of cab to rear end4.766 mNot published

Behind cab equipment to rear bogie centre2.45 mNot published

Cab height above frame2.196 mNot published

Frame height at front0.915 mat front axle, unladenNot published

Frame height at rear1.035 mat rear axles, unladenNot published

Overall width2.49 mdimensioned on the maker's rear view2.5 mcab width

Front track2.01 mdimensioned on the maker's front viewNot published

Rear track1.85 mmaker's RT, on the rear viewNot published

Width across rear tyres2.44 mmaker's ORT, on the rear viewNot published

Turning circle14.6 mkerb to kerb12.7 m

Rear axle to back of cabNot published2.443 mincludes 50 mm front clearance

Fifth wheel leadNot published0.375 m

Frame heightNot published1.047 munladen, chassis height CHH-HIGH

Weight

Kerb weight7,810 kg6,845 kg

GVW24,000 kgGVM18,000 kgplated; 20,500 kg design

GCW50,000 kgGCM40,000 kgplated; 44,000 kg design

Front axle load6,600 kgloading limit at ground7,500 kgplated and design

Rear axle load20,865 kgloading limit at ground (tandem)11,500 kgplated; 13,000 kg design

Engine

Engine modelIsuzu 6WG1-TCC, turbocharged and intercooled, common railVolvo D13C460

EmissionsJNLT 05 / ADR 80/03 (cooled EGR + DPD)Euro 5

Cylinders6Not published

Displacement15.7 L13 L

Gross power350 kW (469 hp)JIS gross, at 1,800 rpm338 kW (460 hp)at 1,400-1,900 rpm

Net power338 kW (453 hp)DIN net, at 1,800 rpmNot published

Max torque2,255 NmDIN net at 1,300 rpm; 2,334 Nm JIS gross2,300 Nmat 1,000-1,400 rpm

Transmission

GearboxEaton RTLO 18918B 18-speed constant mesh manualI-Shift AT2612 automated 12-speed, GCW 60 t (standard)

ClutchSpicer twin plate 15.5 in, air assistedNot published

Rear axleNot publishedRSS1344F single reduction 13 t with diff lock, GCW 44 t max (standard)

Axles

Rear axle ratio3.73:1Not published

Rear axlesMeritor RT-40-145GP tandem, 18,100 kg, inter-axle and cross locksNot published

Front axleMeritor FG941, 6,600 kgNot published

Rear suspensionHendrickson HAS461 airbag, 20,865 kg at groundNot published

Tyres

Tyres295/80R22.5 steer, 11R22.5 drive, 22.5 x 8.25 steel wheels315/80 R22.5 front and drive

Service capacities

Fuel tank550 Lframe-mounted aluminium330 L

AdBlue tankNot published64 Lstandard, for 710 mm fuel tanks

Performance

Top speed100 km/hspeed limited; geared 128 km/h at 1,800 rpmNot published

Service intervals

Gearbox oil and filterNot published360,000 kmor every 3 years; I-Shift synthetic oil

Sources: Isuzu Giga EXY 240-460 6x4 specification sheet ARK1422 02/21 (Isuzu Australia Limited) · Volvo Trucks model range sheet FH 13 4x2 Tractor - Rear Air Suspension, FH 42T 3A 01 GBR (2026-09-25)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

Isuzu GigaVolvo FH 460Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Isuzu Giga vs Volvo FH 460: questions

Which is bigger, the Isuzu Giga or Volvo FH 460?

By operating weight the Isuzu Giga is the biggest at 7.81 t, then the Volvo FH 460 at 6.85 t.

Which has more power, the Isuzu Giga or Volvo FH 460?

The Isuzu Giga: Isuzu Giga 350 kW (469 hp), Volvo FH 460 338 kW (460 hp) (gross power), a 4% difference.

Which lifts or carries more, the Isuzu Giga or Volvo FH 460?

The Isuzu Giga: Isuzu Giga 24,000 kg, Volvo FH 460 18,000 kg (gvw), a 33% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Isuzu Giga or Volvo FH 460?

The Isuzu Giga: Isuzu Giga 550 L, Volvo FH 460 330 L (fuel tank), a 67% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Isuzu Giga or Volvo FH 460?

The Volvo FH 460: Isuzu Giga 14.6 m, Volvo FH 460 12.7 m (turning circle), a 13% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Isuzu Giga or Volvo FH 460?

The Isuzu Giga: Isuzu Giga 2.49 m, Volvo FH 460 2.5 m (overall width), a 0% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

Each model's page lists the ones for hire and for sale on EquipmentsFinder now, with typical prices in AED.