Volvo FH 460 specs
- power
- 338 kW (460 hp)
- torque
- 2,300 Nm
- gcw
- 40,000 kg
- wheelbase
- 3.5 m
Volvo FH 460 dimensions
| Letter | Dimension | Metric and imperial |
|---|---|---|
| A | Overall length | 5.88 m19.3 ft |
| 4 | Overall width | 2.5 m8.2 ft |
| 5 | Overall height (cab roof) | 3.503 m11.5 ft |
| WB | Wheelbase | 3.5 m11.5 ft |
| 1 | Front overhang | 1.365 m4.5 ft |
| N | Rear overhang | 1.015 m3.3 ft |
| 2 | Front axle to back of cab | 1.007 m3.3 ft |
| D | Rear axle to back of cab | 2.443 m8 ft |
| F | Fifth wheel lead | 0.375 m1.2 ft |
| 3 | Frame height | 1.047 m3.4 ft |
Volvo FH 460 specifications
Volvo FH 460 4x2 tractor, rear air suspension, sleeper cab, 3,500 mm wheelbase (the wheelbase the drawing shows): chassis figures from Volvo model range sheet FH 42T 3A (GBR, 2026-09-25); engine figures are the Euro 5 D13C460 from Volvo's FH product guide for Euro 3-5 markets (incl. the Gulf) - Volvo publishes no Gulf chassis sheet.
14 figures in 5 groups
Dimensions
- Turning circle
- 12.7 m
Weight
- Kerb weight
- 6,845 kg
- GVW
- 18,000 kgplated; 20,500 kg design
- GCW
- 40,000 kgplated; 44,000 kg design
- Front axle load
- 7,500 kgplated and design
- Rear axle load
- 11,500 kgplated; 13,000 kg design
Engine
- Engine model
- Volvo D13C460
- Emissions
- Euro 5
- Displacement
- 13 L
- Gross power
- 338 kW (460 hp)at 1,400-1,900 rpm
- Max torque
- 2,300 Nmat 1,000-1,400 rpm
Transmission
- Gearbox
- I-Shift AT2612 automated 12-speed, GCW 60 t (standard)
- Rear axle
- RSS1344F single reduction 13 t with diff lock, GCW 44 t max (standard)
Tyres
- Tyres
- 315/80 R22.5 front and drive
Volvo FH 460 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 D13C460
Oil filler is behind the front grille, which tilts open; the oil level is also shown on the instrument display.
The D13C 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 FH 460
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Moving a Volvo FH 460
A first look from the sheet. Your haulier or forwarder confirms the load.
- Length
- 5.88m
- Width
- 2.5m
- Height
- 3.5m
- Weight
- 6.8t
- RoadA beavertail or flatbed truck
- SeaDriven aboard a RoRo ship
Volvo FH 460 prices and listings in the UAE
Asking prices on EquipmentsFinder, in AED, refreshed daily.
Typical asking price, usedmedian of 38
AED 79,000
No priced Volvo FH 460 for sale yet: this is all trucks
About the Volvo FH 460
The Volvo FH 460 is a truck with a Volvo D13C460 engine rated at 338 kW (460 hp).
For transport it measures 5.88 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 FH 460 questions
How much does a Volvo FH 460 weigh?
6,845 kg (15,091 lb).
What engine and horsepower does the Volvo FH 460 have?
A Volvo D13C460 engine rated at 338 kW (460 hp) gross.
What is the Volvo FH 460's gross weight rating?
40,000 kg (88,185 lb), the maker's rating for this build.
What are the Volvo FH 460's dimensions?
5.88 m long, 2.50 m wide and 3.50 m high, from Volvo's dimension drawing.
How do you transport a Volvo FH 460?
Road: a beavertail or flatbed truck. Sea: driven aboard a RoRo ship.
What is the Volvo FH 460's fuel tank capacity?
330 L (87.2 US gal).
What are the Volvo FH 460's main competitors?
The machines nearest it in size are the Mercedes-Benz Axor, the Isuzu Giga, the Freightliner Cascadia. Each has a side-by-side comparison on EquipmentsFinder.
Is the Volvo FH 460 sold in the UAE?
Yes. The Volvo FH 460 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 FH 460 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 FH 460 on site?
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