Isuzu Giga vs Volvo FH16

The Volvo FH16 is the heavier machine, at 9.1 t against 7.81 t.

The Isuzu Giga is ahead on: bigger fuel tank, turns tighter, narrower to transport, lower to transport. The Volvo FH16 is ahead on: more torque, lifts or carries more.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Isuzu Giga and the Volvo FH16 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 FH16
Kerb weight	7,810 kg	9,095 kg
Max torqueHigher is better	2,255 Nm	3,000 Nm+33%
GVWHigher is better	24,000 kg	26,000 kg+8%
Fuel tankHigher is better	550 L+67%	330 L
Turning circleLower is better	14.6 m+3%	15.1 m
Overall widthLower is better	2.49 m	2.5 m
Overall height (cab roof)Lower is better	3.2 m+7%	3.436 m
Overall length	6.93 m	7.14 m

All specifications

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FigureIsuzu Giga Volvo FH16

Dimensions

Overall length6.93 m7.14 m

Overall height (cab roof)3.2 m3.436 m

Wheelbase3.885 mfront axle to centre of rear bogie3.6 m

Tandem axle spacing1.31 m1.37 m

Front overhang1.4 m1.365 m

Rear overhang1.645 mfrom centre of rear bogie0.805 m

Front axle to back of cab0.764 mNot published

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 kerb15.1 mkerb to kerb; 16.5 m wall to wall

Theoretical wheelbaseNot published4.285 m

Rear axle to back of cabNot published2.543 mincludes 50 mm front clearance

Frame heightNot published1.111 munladen

Weight

Kerb weight7,810 kg9,095 kg

GVW24,000 kgGVM26,000 kgplated; 28,500 kg design

GCW50,000 kgGCM44,000 kgplated and design

Front axle load6,600 kgloading limit at ground7,500 kg

Rear axle load20,865 kgloading limit at ground (tandem)19,000 kgbogie, plated; 21,000 kg design

Engine

Engine modelIsuzu 6WG1-TCC, turbocharged and intercooled, common railVolvo D17A600 (standard; D17A700 / D17A780 optional)

EmissionsJNLT 05 / ADR 80/03 (cooled EGR + DPD)Euro VI (SCR, EGR and particulate filter)

Cylinders6Not published

Displacement15.7 LNot published

Gross power350 kW (469 hp)JIS gross, at 1,800 rpm600 hp

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 gross3,000 Nm

Transmission

GearboxEaton RTLO 18918B 18-speed constant mesh manualI-Shift AT3012 automated 12-speed

ClutchSpicer twin plate 15.5 in, air assistedNot published

Axles

Rear axle ratio3.73:1Not published

Rear axlesMeritor RT-40-145GP tandem, 18,100 kg, inter-axle and cross locksRTS2370D single-reduction 23 t tandem with diff locks, GCW 70 t

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 L

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 16 6x4 Tractor - B/T Ride - N3, FH 64T 6L 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 FH16Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Isuzu Giga vs Volvo FH16: questions

Which is bigger, the Isuzu Giga or Volvo FH16?

By operating weight the Volvo FH16 is the biggest at 9.1 t, then the Isuzu Giga at 7.81 t.

Which lifts or carries more, the Isuzu Giga or Volvo FH16?

The Volvo FH16: Isuzu Giga 24,000 kg, Volvo FH16 26,000 kg (gvw), a 8% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Isuzu Giga or Volvo FH16?

The Isuzu Giga: Isuzu Giga 550 L, Volvo FH16 330 L (fuel tank), a 67% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Isuzu Giga or Volvo FH16?

The Isuzu Giga: Isuzu Giga 14.6 m, Volvo FH16 15.1 m (turning circle), a 3% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the Isuzu Giga or Volvo FH16?

The Isuzu Giga: Isuzu Giga 2.49 m, Volvo FH16 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.