Trucks

Volvo FH16 specifications

Everything you need to know about the Volvo FH16, in detail.

Powertrain

Find specifications about engines, transmissions, rear axles (including ratios), powertrain combinations and power take-offs.

D17 – power/torque

Diesel​

D17

Emission standard

Euro 6

No. of cylinders

6

Displacement

17.3 dm³

Stroke

165 mm

Bore

149 mm

Compression ratio

17.3:1

Economy revs

900–1300 r/min

Exhaust braking effect

246kW (2200 r/min)

Engine brake effect*

525 kW (2200 r/min)

Oil filters

2 full-flow, 1 bypass

Oil change volume, incl. filter

42 l

Cooling system, total volume

48 l

  

*Optional

Fuel prerequisites

Sulphur free fuel (EN590, max 10 ppm sulphur) Bio-diesel generation 2 (EN15940, syntetic diesel)

Oil change interval

Up to 100,000 km or once a year with VDS4.

 

D17 600 hp (441 kW)

 

 

Max power at 1380–1700 r/min

600 hp

 

Max torque at 900–1380 r/min

3000 Nm

 

D17 700 hp (515 kW)

 

 

Max power at 1700 r/min

700 hp

 

Max torque at 938–1400 r/min

3400 Nm

 

D17 780 hp (574 kW)

 
 

Max power at 1700 r/min

780 hp

 

Max torque at 1008–1400 r/min

3800 Nm

   

I-Shift

12-speed splitter and range gearbox with automated gear changing system. I-Shift can be fitted with a compact retarder, power take-off, emergency power steering pump and oil cooler. It’s also possible to order I-Shift with crawler gears, ultra-low crawler gears and reverse multispeed.

Specifications

Type

Top Gear

Engine torque (Nm)

GCW approval (t)

AT2812

Direct

2800

60

ATO3112

Overdrive

3150

100

ATO3512 

Overdrive

3550

100

ATO3812

Overdrive

3800

100

    

 

Axle

Gear

Max torque (Nm)

Max axle/bogie load (t)

GCW approval (t)

Single reduction

RSS1370A/B

Solo

Hypoid

3800

13

70

RTS2370A

Tandem

Hypoid

3800

23

70

RTS2310

Tandem

Hypoid

3800

23

100

Hub reduction

RSH1370F

Solo

Conical spiral cut

3800

13

70

RTH2610F

Tandem

Conical spiral cut

3800

26

100

RTH3210

Tandem

Conical spiral cut

3800

32

100

RTH3312

Tandem

Conical spiral cut

3800

33

100

RTH3815

Tandem

Conical spiral cut

3800

38

100

      

 

D17 600 hp

D17 700 hp

D17 780 hp

I-Shift

ATO3112

 

 

ATO3512

 

 

ATO3812

  

    

Single reduction axles

RSS1370A/B

RTS2370A

RTS2310A

Hub reduction axles

RSH1370F

RTH2610F

RTH3210

RTH3312

RTH3815

    

 

Torque output

Ratio

 

EPTT650

650 Nm*

1.26:1

 

EPTT1000

1000 Nm*

1.26:1

 
    

* Torque output both when driving and standing still.


A wide range of clutch-independent and High torque power take-offs are available – to drive all sorts of body equipment.

Engine-mounted

PTER-DIN: Rear-mounted engine power take-off for direct drive of a hydraulic pump.

PTER1400: Rear-mounted engine power take-off with flange connection for hydraulic pump.

PTER100: Rear-mounted engine power take-off with flange connection for hydraulic pump.

Clutch-dependent power take-offs

PTR-F: Connecting flange attachment and low-rev or high-rev.

PTR-FL/FH: Connecting flange attachment and low-rev or high-rev.

PTR-D/PTR-DM/PTR-DH: Low/medium/high-rev with DIN-connection for direct attachment of a hydraulic pump.

PTRD-F: High-rev with connecting flange attachment for direct-fitted propshaft.

PTRD-D: High-rev with dual drive. DIN connection front and rear for direct attachment of hydraulic pumps.

PTRD-D1: High-rev with dual drive. Connecting flange attachment at the rear and DIN attachment at the front.

PTRD-D2: High-rev with dual drive rear and single drive front. Two connecting flange attachments rear and one DIN attachment at the front.

Exterior & Interior

Find specifications about cab measurements, cab heights above the ground and features.

Three different versions of exterior trim are available to suit different needs

Volvo FH16 with basic exterior trim level 

Basic

Thunder gray grille and door handles. Chrome headlamps. Lightning gray sun visor, mirror covers and bumper.

Volvo FH16 with basic with sturdy front, exterior trim level 

Basic with sturdy front

Thunder gray grille. Painted silver mirror covers and sun visor. Shiny chrome door handles. Black headlamps. Steel bumper painted gray.

Volvo FH16 with the FH16 trim level 

The FH16 Aero trim

Painted silver grille, mirror covers and sun visor. Shiny chrome door handles. Black headlamps. Cab color bumper and spoiler.

Volvo FH16 comes with a unique leather interior trim.

Volvo FH16 with leather trim Volvo FH16, interior trim level 

Leather trim Volvo FH16

Leather interior with durable materials in various shades of Coral (orange) and Raven (dark gray) that match the various parts of the interior trim.

Volvo FH16 globetrotter XXL with measurements, viewed from the side 

Globetrotter XXL: comfort and space

The Globetrotter XXL also provides secure and comfortable accommodation for up to two people, but with even higher sleeping comfort in a wider and longer lower bed – thanks to the extended cab length.

Volvo FH16 globetrotter XL with measurements, viewed from the side 

Globetrotter XL: built for storage

The Globetrotter XL (CAB-XHSL) also provides secure and comfortable accommodation for up to two people, but with even more storage space, thanks to its extra height. The cab's interior height is 220 centimetres (211 centimetres on the engine compartment cover).

Volvo FH16 globetrotter cab with measurements, viewed from the side 

Globetrotter cab: two's company

The Globetrotter cab (CAB-HSLP) doubles as comfortable overnight accommodation for up to two people. Plus, its vertical structure leaves you with plenty of extra storage space. Interior height 205 centimetres (196 centimetres on the engine compartment cover).

Volvo FH16 sleeper cab with measurements, viewed from the side 

Sleeper cab

Sleeper cab (CAB-SLP) with comfortable overnight accommodation for up to two people. Interior height 171 centimetres, 162 centimetres on the engine compartment cover.

Volvo FH16 low sleeper cab with measurements, viewed from the side 

Low Sleeper Cab

Low sleeper cab (CAB-LSLP) with lowered roof and cab suspension provides added load space above the cab. Interior height 147 centimetres, 138 centimetres over the engine compartment cover.

Tractor

 

 

 

Height A (mm)

Height B (mm)

Height C (mm)

Height D (mm)

Drive

Chassis height

Suspension

Tyres

CAB-SLP

CAB-HSLP

CAB-XHSL

CAB-LSLP

4x2

High

Leaf/Air

315/80-R22.5

3430

3800

3950

3225

4x2

High

Leaf/Air

315/80-R22.5

3440

3810

3960

 

4x2

Med

Leaf/Air

315/80-R22.5

3350

3720

3870

3145

4x2

Low

Air/Air

315/80-R22.5

3230

3600

3750

3025

4x2

Low

Air/Air

315/80-R22.5

3250

3620

3770

3045

6x2

Med

Leaf/Air

315/80-R22.5

3350

3720

3870

3145

        

Rigid

 

 

 

Height A (mm)

Height B (mm)

Height C (mm)

Height D (mm)

Drive

Chassis height

Suspension

Tyres

CAB-SLP

CAB-HSLP

CAB-XHSL

CAB-LSLP

6x2

High

Air/Air

315/80-R22.5

3410

3780

3930

3205

6x2

Med

Air/Air

315/80-R22.5

3330

3700

3850

 

6x2

Low

Air/Air

315/80-R22.5

3230

3600

3750

3025

6x4

High

Leaf/Leaf

315/80-R22.5

3460

3830

3980

3255

6x4

High

Leaf/Leaf

315/80-R22.5

3450

3820

3970

3245

6x4

High

Leaf/Leaf

315/80-R22.5

3480

3850

4000

3275

10x4

High

Leaf/Leaf

315/80-R22.5

3480

3850

4000

3275

        

 *Approx heights

Four-point cab suspension

Choose from coil springs with dampers, front coil springs and rear air suspension, or air suspension all round.

 

Air intakes

Positioned on the left side in either a high or low position, depending on assignment. Front air intake is also available.

 

Colors

Take your pick, and look the part. Available in around 650 color variants.

 

Upholstery

Black textile, leather, or two-tone leather. Some seat trims (excluding textile) can be specified to include a ventilating function.

 

Driver’s seat

Choose between Dynamic and Progressive. Each spec can be ordered with optional upholstery. Extra freedom comes through flexibility – the total adjustment scope fore to aft is 240 millimetres, and vertically 100 millimetres. The driver’s seat is fitted as standard with a head restraint, adjustable and fold-down backrest, vertical and fore-aft adjustment, adjustable lumbar support and angle-adjustable seat.

 

Passenger seat

Two different levels available: Standard and Comfort. Both can be ordered with optional upholstery. The passenger seats are equipped as standard with head restraints. A moving passenger seat is also available.

 

Beds

Built to provide a comfortable night's sleep. Bed sizes:74×200 centimetres, with 81.5 centimetres wide middle section, or 74×200 centimetres, extractable to 88×200 centimetres with 95.5 centimetres wide middle section. The bed in the Globetrotter XXL cab is 213 centimetres long. The width at head, middle section and feet are 99/106.5/91 centimetres respectively. Equip your cab with a foam mattress och a 16 centimetres mattress, with pocket springs and excellent comfort. Three options of firmness are available: Soft, Semi-firm and Firm. We also provide two options of overlay mattress protector: improves comfort and allows you to square things away quicker. Also available: recline with adjustable backrest, and the Upper Comfort bed (dimensions 60×190 centimetres or 70×190 centimetres).

 

 

Interior storage

The cab contains a front shelf with four DIN-standard recesses and two large storage compartments with roller-blind doors on the driver and passenger sides. The rear wall is equipped with a light weight upper rear shelf with excellent illumination. Under the bed, you can find two pull-out drawers with a total volume of 130 litres. Additionally, there are two smaller storage compartments under the mattress at the foot (10 litres) and head (15 litres) of the bed, and a storage compartment at the foot of the bed for a PET bottle.

 

Exterior storage

On both sides of the cab you'll find large storage compartments that can be opened from outside or within. An additional unheated storage space of 30 litres is available under the cab on both sides.

 

Sky window/roof hatch

Each cab is equipped with a fixed sky window or an optional roof hatch that can be opened to 50 millimetres. This also serves as an emergency exit. Roof hatch adjustment can be done either manually or electrically.

 

Steering wheel

Comes in two different sizes – 450 mm or 500 mm in diameter, depending on your truck's specification. The steering wheel’s height can be adjusted by up to 90 mm and the angle can be adjusted by 28°. With neck tilt (option) the steering wheel can be adjusted in vertical position between -5° and +15° – increasing the driver comfort. Integrated controls in the steering wheel provide safe and comfortable operation of cruise control, horn, phone and the functions in the Instrument Display and Side Display.

 

Climate system

Three alternative climate systems allow you to control the temperature. Fan ventilation with conventional coolant heater. Air conditioning with manual control (MCC). Air conditioning with automatic temperature control (ECC/ECC2). Also available with sensors for sun intrusion, fog conditions and air qualityComplement the system with a cab and engine parking heater and I-ParkCool, our cab parking cooler.

 

I-ParkCool 

The engine doesn't need to be running for you to enjoy an air-conditioned cab. I-ParkCool creates controls cab temperature in a stationary vehicle. It interacts with the cab parking heater to generate a comfortable climate: useful, for example, during nights when the temperature drops sharply and suddenly.Furthermore, it's quiet. The system generated roughly 20 dB less noise than competing systems in the market, reducing noise pollution and aiding rest.The system is fully integrated with the vehicle’s normal air ventilation system and hot or cold air is distributed through the ordinary vents as needed, distributed equally. Cab aerodynamics and standing height inside the cab are not affected by the system. With the exception of cab heater (PH-CAB).

Chassis

Find specifications about chassis heights, max front axle load, rear suspension, tractors, chassis features and brakes.

Low

approx 850 mm

Med

approx 900 mm

High

approx 1000 mm

X-High

approx 1200 mm

  

 

Air

Leaf

Low

8

-

Med

10/20*

9

High

10/20*

10/20*

X-High

-

10/20*

   

*With dual front axles

Type

Axels

Suspension

Axel/bogie load

Reduction

Tag /pusher axels

Solo

RAD-L90

4x2

Parabolic/Multi-leaf

13 t

Single/hub

 

RAD-GR

4x2

Air

11.5/13 t

Single/hub

 

RAD-G2

4x2

Air (for construction)

13 t

Hub

 

RAD-G4

4x2

Air

12 t

Single

 

Bogie

RADT-GR

6x2

Air

19/20.5/22.5/23 t

Single/hub

Tag axle (fixed/steered/self-steered)

RAPD-GR

6x2

Air

16/19/22 t

Single/hub

Pusher axle (fixer/steered)

RADD-G2

6×4/8x4

Air (for construction)21/23/26 tSingle/hub 

RADD-BR

6×4/8x4

Parabolic20/21 tSingle/hub 

RADD-TR1

6×4/8x4

Parabolic/conventional-leaf23/26 tSingle/hub 

RADD-TR2

6×4/8x4

Conventional leaf26/32 tHub 

RADD-TR3

8x4

Conventional leaf38 tHub 

RADD-GR

6×4/8×4

Air21/23/26 tSingle/hub 

RAPDT-GR

8×2

Air27/30/30.5/31.5/32 tSingle/hubPusher axle (steered), tag axle (fixed/steered)

RAPDT-GR

8×4/10x4

Air27/33/36 tSingle/hubTag axle (steered)

RAPDT-GR

8×4

Air27/30.5/32/35 tSingle/hubPusher axle (steered)

RADDT-G2

8×4/10x4

Air (for construction)27/33/36 tSingle/hubTag axle (steered)
      

Centrally mounted, semi-undermounted and undermounted towbars for centre-axle trailer. Towbars can be fitted at intervals of 25 millimetres.

Fuel tanks

Aluminium or steel tanks in volumes from 150 to 900 litres. Maximum fuel volume is 1510 litres for a 4×2 tractor.

AdBlue tanks

Volumes from 32 to 112 litres. AdBlue pump is integrated in AdBlue tank module. Plastic.

Brakes

EBS (Electronically-controlled Brake System) provides superior response, performance and brake feel, while providing access to a number of handy features. EBS is now available both for disc brakes and Z-cam drum brakes (for a selected range of axle configurations and chassis heights). Upgrade your brake system by adding the EBS Medium package or any of the additional options.

 

EBS status control 

EBS status monitoring via the TEA2+ vehicle electronic system and Volvo Tech Tool.

 

Auto hold

Brake the truck to a full stop and Auto Hold keeps the last applied braking pressure to hold the truck in position until the driver pushes the accelerator.

 

Lining wear analysis

Brake lining warning – calculates the remaining mileage available with the current brake linings (only for disc brakes).

 

Automatic parking brake release

The parking brake is released when the driver pushes the accelerator pedal and a gear is selected (only I-Shift gearbox).

 

 

Additional options:

In addition to the program packages there are the following options:
 

Stretch brake

Enables the driver to request pulse braking of the trailer. The brake is then automatically activated and the risk of jack-knifing is minimised.

 

ESC (Electronic Stability Control)

The brake stability system applies the brakes individually on each wheel, thereby providing stability for the entire vehicle combination and counteracting jack-knifing, rollover and trailer swing. ESC fulfills the legislation of Electronic Vehicle Stability Control, and is available for 2- and 3-, 4- and 5-axle vehicles.

 

Emergency brake light

When panic braking from speeds above 50 km/h, the brake lights flash four times per second. 

 

Hydraulic retarder

Gearbox-mounted compact retarder with a max effect of 680 kW.

 

Speed dependent automatic lowering system

This system automatically lowers the vehicles air suspension above a certain speed in aim to limmit the wind resistance.

Volvo Dynamic Steering

Active steering system with torque overlay. Delivers more steering force at low speeds, reduces steering kicks and keeps the steering wheel straight forward when braking on split friction. The steering wheel returns automatically to neutral position both when driving forward and when reversing. Volvo Dynamic Steering is now available for all axle configurations, including trucks with dual front axles. It’s also available in combination with individual front suspension.

Pusher axles

Available in fixed and actively steered variants for both tractors and rigids. Axle load: 4.5, 7.5 or 9 tonnes.
 

Tag axles

Available in several configurations – fixed with single or dual wheels, self steered or actively steered. Axle load: 7.5, 9.5 or 10 tonnes.

Tandem Axle Lift

Allows the rearmost drive axle on the tandem bogie to be disengaged and raised, to reduce fuel consumption and turning radius. By pushing a button on the dashboard, the driver can raise the axle when the truck is unloaded. When the truck is loaded, the axle automatically lowers itself and engages.Tandem Axle Lift is available for 6×4 and 8×4 air suspenden configurations (with a tandem bogie) equipped with disc brakes.

Data sheets

Data - everything you'll need. Download data sheets in PDF format for the Volvo FH16 from the following links.

Features depicted may not be standard or available for all equipment levels and powertrain options.

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