Volvo FL

The Volvo FL 6 is produced since 1985, a delivery truck for the local and regional distribution to Volvo Trucks. It was introduced as a supplement to medium-duty trucks for the Nationwide Transport Volvo FL 7, 10, 12, which in 1998 was replaced by the Volvo FM. Since the introduction of the second generation in 2006, there is a based on the FL variant with higher payloads, the Volvo FE. In May 2013 a new generation of FL was presented, which entered the market in autumn.

First generation (1985-2006)

In 1985, the Volvo FL 6 as a complement to Volvo FL 7, 10, 12, and was elected in the same year for the Truck of the Year. When driving the Volvo D6A turbo diesel came with 180 hp 132kW, 162kW and 184kW 220 hp 250 hp. The power transmission was performed by ZF Friedrichshafen 9 -speed manual transmission or a 5- speed automatic Allison. 1997 versions of the FLC was introduced with a total weight up to 7.5 tonnes below the 10 tons total weight. This had a Volvo D4A 3989cm ³ turbo diesel with 135 hp, synchronized 5 -speed manual transmission, disc brakes all round and air suspension on the rear axle. This engine then met the most stringent emission regulations in Sweden and other countries in Western Europe and in the United States. 2000 when a review of the series with more modern instrument panel, new front design and all engines now fulfill the Euro 3 emission standard.

Volvo FL (2000-2006)

Second generation since 2006

Introduced in 2006 second generation FL shares with the Renault Midlum the cab. The variety has now significantly increased, in addition to the standard truck for cargo and a tractor unit Volvo has now also variants such as fire trucks, tow trucks and other directly from the factory. Also a special dump truck for construction traffic will be delivered directly from the factory. In addition to various other specialty vehicles, the FL can be ordered with 7 seats in addition to the standard cab with a long and cabin called with sleeping accommodation and a crew - cab cabin. A 7.5 tonne version no longer offers Volvo.

The drive of the new generation was first carried out with the 6- cylinder 7.2 liter turbo diesel Deutz D7E with 240 or 280 hp, which complied with the Euro 4 emissions standard. Since 2008, the D7E turbo diesel is fitted with 240hp, 265hp, 280 hp and 295 hp, all meet the Euro 5 emissions standard. The power transmission takes place with 6 or 9- speed gearbox from ZF Friedrichshafen or 6- speed automatic Allison Transmission.

FL II Crew Cab

Third Generation Since 2013

The latest version of the Volvo FL was first introduced in May 2013. It is available with either a 4-cylinder 5.1 liter Volvo D5K or 7.7 liter 6-cylinder Volvo D8K, each meet the new Euro -6 emissions standard. Also new is a 12- ton payload version with the four-cylinder D5 with 240 hp, making this version now is easier as compared to the 2006 version.