Volvo FH16 specs
- torque
- 3,000 Nm
- gcw
- 44,000 kg
- wheelbase
- 3.6 m
Volvo FH16 dimensions
| Letter | Dimension | Metric and imperial |
|---|---|---|
| A | Overall length | 7.14 m23.4 ft |
| 1 | Overall width | 2.5 m8.2 ft |
| 2 | Overall height (cab roof) | 3.436 m11.3 ft |
| WB | Wheelbase | 3.6 m11.8 ft |
| T | Theoretical wheelbase | 4.285 m14.1 ft |
| D | Rear axle to back of cab | 2.543 m8.3 ft |
| 3 | Front overhang | 1.365 m4.5 ft |
| 4 | Tandem axle spacing | 1.37 m4.5 ft |
| 5 | Rear overhang | 0.805 m2.6 ft |
| 6 | Frame height | 1.111 m3.6 ft |
Volvo FH16 specifications
FH16 6x4 tractor, B/T ride, sleeper cab, 3,600 mm wheelbase (the wheelbase the drawing shows), Volvo model-range sheet FH 64T 6L (GBR, 2026-09-25, Euro VI D17); Volvo publishes no Gulf model-range sheet - the Gulf Euro 3/5 FH16 engines are in conflicts.
13 figures in 5 groups
Dimensions
- Turning circle
- 15.1 mkerb to kerb; 16.5 m wall to wall
Weight
- Kerb weight
- 9,095 kg
- GVW
- 26,000 kgplated; 28,500 kg design
- GCW
- 44,000 kgplated and design
- Front axle load
- 7,500 kg
- Rear axle load
- 19,000 kgbogie, plated; 21,000 kg design
Engine
- Engine model
- Volvo D17A600 (standard; D17A700 / D17A780 optional)
- Emissions
- Euro VI (SCR, EGR and particulate filter)
- Gross power
- 600 hp
- Max torque
- 3,000 Nm
Transmission
- Gearbox
- I-Shift AT3012 automated 12-speed
- Rear axles
- RTS2370D single-reduction 23 t tandem with diff locks, GCW 70 t
Tyres
- Tyres
- 315/80 R22.5 front and drive
Source: Volvo Trucks model range sheet FH 16 6x4 Tractor - B/T Ride - N3, FH 64T 6L 01 GBR (2026-09-25)
Volvo FH16 service
What each system holds and when Volvo says to change it, with genuine filters and oils. The oil grade for your build is in its operator's manual.
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- Engine model
- Volvo D17A600 (standard; D17A700 / D17A780 optional)
Oil filler is behind the front grille, which tilts open; the oil level is also shown on the instrument display.
The D17 is a long-haul engine; oil run past its change ages fast in desert heat and wears the turbo and bearings.
Confirm fluid grades in your machine's operator's manual: they vary by build year and climate.
Service capacities
- Fuel tank
- 330 L87.2 US gal
- AdBlue tank
- 64 L16.9 US gal
Service intervals
- Gearbox oil and filter
- 360,000 km
Compare the Volvo FH16
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Moving a Volvo FH16
A first look from the sheet. Your haulier or forwarder confirms the load.
- Length
- 7.14m
- Width
- 2.5m
- Height
- 3.44m
- Weight
- 9.1t
- RoadA beavertail or flatbed truck
- SeaDriven aboard a RoRo ship
Volvo FH16 prices and listings in the UAE
Asking prices on EquipmentsFinder, in AED, refreshed daily.
Typical hire, per daymedian of 11
AED 750 /day
No priced Volvo FH16 for hire yet: this is all trucks
About the Volvo FH16
The Volvo FH16 is a truck with a Volvo D17A600 (standard; D17A700 / D17A780 optional) engine rated at 600 hp.
For transport it measures 7.14 m long and 2.5 m wide, and its tank holds 330 L of fuel.
A heavy truck: the cab and drive unit that hauls trailers, tippers and tankers between sites, yards and ports.
Typical jobs: moving machines on low-bed trailers, hauling containers and materials, long-distance and cross-border haulage, pulling tankers and tippers.
Volvo FH16 questions
How much does a Volvo FH16 weigh?
9,095 kg (20,051 lb).
What is the Volvo FH16's gross weight rating?
44,000 kg (97,003 lb), the maker's rating for this build.
What are the Volvo FH16's dimensions?
7.14 m long, 2.50 m wide and 3.44 m high, from Volvo's dimension drawing.
How do you transport a Volvo FH16?
Road: a beavertail or flatbed truck. Sea: driven aboard a RoRo ship.
What is the Volvo FH16's fuel tank capacity?
330 L (87.2 US gal).
What are the Volvo FH16's main competitors?
The machines nearest it in size are the MAN TGS, the DAF XF, the MAN TGX. Each has a side-by-side comparison on EquipmentsFinder.
Is the Volvo FH16 sold in the UAE?
Yes. The Volvo FH16 is sold in the UAE and the Gulf, other markets worldwide; builds can differ by market, so check emissions and options with the dealer.
What is a Volvo FH16 used for?
A heavy truck: the cab and drive unit that hauls trailers, tippers and tankers between sites, yards and ports. Typical jobs: moving machines on low-bed trailers, hauling containers and materials, long-distance and cross-border haulage, pulling tankers and tippers.
Need a Volvo FH16 on site?
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