Volvo FH 460 vs Volvo FMX

The Volvo FMX is the heavier machine, at 8.77 t against 6.85 t.

The Volvo FH 460 is ahead on: turns tighter. The Volvo FMX is ahead on: lifts or carries more, lower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Volvo FH 460 and the Volvo FMX 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	Volvo FH 460	Volvo FMX
Kerb weight	6,845 kg	8,765 kg
GVWHigher is better	18,000 kg	26,000 kg+44%
Turning circleLower is better	12.7 m+16%	15.1 m
Overall height (cab roof)Lower is better	3.503 m	3.153 m+10%
Overall length	5.88 m	7.295 m

All specifications

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FigureVolvo FH 460 Volvo FMX

Dimensions

Overall length5.88 m7.295 m

Overall width2.5 mcab width2.5 mcab width

Overall height (cab roof)3.503 m3.153 m

Wheelbase3.5 m3.5 / 3.6 / 3.7 / 3.8 m offered3.6 m

Front overhang1.365 m1.52 m

Rear overhang1.015 mmax; 0.825 m min0.805 mfrom last axle

Front axle to back of cab1.007 m1.005 m

Rear axle to back of cab2.443 mincludes 50 mm front clearance2.545 m

Fifth wheel lead0.375 mNot published

Frame height1.047 munladen, chassis height CHH-HIGH1.112 munladen, chassis height CHH-HIGH

Turning circle12.7 m15.1 m

Theoretical wheelbaseNot published4.285 m

Tandem axle spacingNot published1.37 m

Weight

Kerb weight6,845 kg8,765 kg

GVW18,000 kgplated; 20,500 kg design26,000 kgplated; 28,500 kg design

GCW40,000 kgplated; 44,000 kg design44,000 kgplated and design

Front axle load7,500 kgplated and design7,500 kgplated and design

Rear axle load11,500 kgplated; 13,000 kg design19,000 kgbogie, plated; 21,000 kg design

Engine

Engine modelVolvo D13C460Volvo D13C380 / D13C420 / D13C460 / D13C500 / D13C540 (11 litre D11C330-D11C450 also offered)

EmissionsEuro 5Euro 5

Displacement13 L13 L

Gross power338 kW (460 hp)at 1,400-1,900 rpm280-397 kW (380-540 hp)D13C range, at 1,400-1,900 rpm

Max torque2,300 Nmat 1,000-1,400 rpm1,900-2,600 NmD13C range, at 1,000-1,450 rpm

Transmission

GearboxI-Shift AT2612 automated 12-speed, GCW 60 t (standard)I-Shift AT2612 automated 12-speed, GCW 60 t (standard)

Rear axleRSS1344F single reduction 13 t with diff lock, GCW 44 t max (standard)Not published

Gearbox optionsNot publishedI-Shift AT2412F / AT2612F / ATO2612F / SPO2812; Powertronic PT2106 / PT2606 fully automatic

Rear axlesNot publishedRTS2370D single reduction 23 t tandem with diff locks, GCW 70 t (standard)

Tyres

Tyres315/80 R22.5 front and drive315/80 R22.5 front and drive

Service capacities

Fuel tank330 L330 Lstandard aluminium tank, 710 mm diameter

AdBlue tank64 Lstandard, for 710 mm fuel tanks64 Lstandard, for 710 mm fuel tanks

Engine oil, with filterNot published33 L (plastic sump) / 37 L (steel sump)

Cooling systemNot published42 L

Service intervals

Gearbox oil and filter360,000 kmor every 3 years; I-Shift synthetic oilNot published

Engine oil and filterNot published20,000-100,000 km by operating condition

Fuel filtersNot publishedat each engine oil changeD13A, fuel filter and water separator

CoolantNot published500,000 kmVolvo Coolant VCS, or every 48 months

Transmission oilNot published180,000 km / 12 months, or 400,000 km / 36 months

Axle oilNot published180,000 km / 12 months, or 400,000 km / 36 months

Air filter (outer)Not publishedwhen the indicator shows, at least every 24 months

Air filter (inner)Not publishedevery third outer-filter change, at most 48 months

Sources: Volvo Trucks model range sheet FH 13 4x2 Tractor - Rear Air Suspension, FH 42T 3A 01 GBR (2026-09-25) · Volvo Trucks model range sheet FMX 13 6x4 Tractor - B/T Ride - N3 or N3G, FMX 64T 3L 01 GBR (2026-09-25)

Drawn to scale

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

Volvo FH 460Volvo FMXSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Volvo FH 460 vs Volvo FMX: questions

Which is bigger, the Volvo FH 460 or Volvo FMX?

By operating weight the Volvo FMX is the biggest at 8.77 t, then the Volvo FH 460 at 6.85 t.

Which lifts or carries more, the Volvo FH 460 or Volvo FMX?

The Volvo FMX: Volvo FH 460 18,000 kg, Volvo FMX 26,000 kg (gvw), a 44% difference.

Which turns tighter, the Volvo FH 460 or Volvo FMX?

The Volvo FH 460: Volvo FH 460 12.7 m, Volvo FMX 15.1 m (turning circle), a 16% 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.