Volvo FH16 vs Volvo FMX

The Volvo FH16 is the heavier machine, at 9.1 t against 8.77 t.

The Volvo FMX is ahead on: lower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Volvo FH16 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 FH16	Volvo FMX
Kerb weight	9,095 kg	8,765 kg
Overall height (cab roof)Lower is better	3.436 m	3.153 m+8%
Overall length	7.14 m	7.295 m

All specifications

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Differences only(25)

FigureVolvo FH16 Volvo FMX

Dimensions

Overall length7.14 m7.295 m

Overall width2.5 mcab width2.5 mcab width

Overall height (cab roof)3.436 m3.153 m

Wheelbase3.6 m3.6 m

Theoretical wheelbase4.285 m4.285 m

Rear axle to back of cab2.543 mincludes 50 mm front clearance2.545 m

Front overhang1.365 m1.52 m

Tandem axle spacing1.37 m1.37 m

Rear overhang0.805 m0.805 mfrom last axle

Frame height1.111 munladen1.112 munladen, chassis height CHH-HIGH

Turning circle15.1 mkerb to kerb; 16.5 m wall to wall15.1 m

Front axle to back of cabNot published1.005 m

Weight

Kerb weight9,095 kg8,765 kg

GVW26,000 kgplated; 28,500 kg design26,000 kgplated; 28,500 kg design

GCW44,000 kgplated and design44,000 kgplated and design

Front axle load7,500 kg7,500 kgplated and design

Rear axle load19,000 kgbogie, plated; 21,000 kg design19,000 kgbogie, plated; 21,000 kg design

Engine

Engine modelVolvo D17A600 (standard; D17A700 / D17A780 optional)Volvo D13C380 / D13C420 / D13C460 / D13C500 / D13C540 (11 litre D11C330-D11C450 also offered)

EmissionsEuro VI (SCR, EGR and particulate filter)Euro 5

Gross power600 hp280-397 kW (380-540 hp)D13C range, at 1,400-1,900 rpm

Max torque3,000 Nm1,900-2,600 NmD13C range, at 1,000-1,450 rpm

DisplacementNot published13 L

Transmission

GearboxI-Shift AT3012 automated 12-speedI-Shift AT2612 automated 12-speed, GCW 60 t (standard)

Rear axlesRTS2370D single-reduction 23 t tandem with diff locks, GCW 70 tRTS2370D single reduction 23 t tandem with diff locks, GCW 70 t (standard)

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

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 L64 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 16 6x4 Tractor - B/T Ride - N3, FH 64T 6L 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 FH16Volvo FMXSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.