Everything you need to know about the Volvo FH16, in detail.
Find specifications about engines, transmissions, rear axles (including ratios), powertrain combinations and power take-offs.
Diesel | D16 | D17 |
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Emission standard | Euro 3 & Euro 5 | Euro 6 |
No. of cylinders | 6 | 6 |
Displacement | 16.12 dm³ | 17.3 dm³ |
Stroke | 165 mm | 165 mm |
Bore | 149 mm | 149 mm |
Compression ratio | 17.3:1 | 17.3:1 |
Economy revs | 900–1300 r/min | 900–1300 r/min |
Exhaust braking effect | 246kW (2200 r/min) | 246kW (2200 r/min) |
Engine brake effect* | 525 kW (2200 r/min) | 525 kW (2200 r/min) |
Oil filters | 2 full-flow, 1 bypass | 2 full-flow, 1 bypass |
Oil change volume, incl. filter | 42 l | 42 l |
*Optional
Sulphur free fuel (EN590, max 10 ppm sulphur) Bio-diesel generation 2 (EN15940, syntetic diesel)
Up to 100,000 km or once a year with VDS4.5
D17 600 hp (441 kW) | Euro 6 | |
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Max power at 1500–1700 r/min | 600 hp | |
Max torque at 900–1400 r/min | 3000 Nm | |
D17 700 hp (515 kW) | Euro 6 | |
Max power at 1600–1700 r/min | 700 hp | |
Max torque at 950–1400 r/min | 3400 Nm | |
D17 780 hp (574 kW) | Euro 6 | |
Max power at 1700 r/min | 780 hp | |
Max torque at 1000–1200 r/min | 3800 Nm | |
D16 700 hp (515 kW) | Euro 5 | |
Max power at 1800 r/min | 700 hp | |
Max torque at 1000–1550 r/min | 3150 Nm | |
D16 750 hp (551 kW) | Euro 5 | |
Max power at 1800 r/min | 750 hp | |
Max torque at 1050–1400 r/min | 3550 Nm | |
D16 550 hp (405 kW) | Euro 3 | |
Max power at 1700 r/min | 550 hp | |
Max torque at 1000–1050 r/min | 2500 Nm | |
D16 610 hp (449 kW) | Euro 3 | |
Max power at 1700 r/min | 610 hp | |
Max torque at 1000–1050 r/min | 2800 Nm | |
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.
Type | Top Gear | Max torque (Nm) | GCW approval (t) |
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ATO3112 | Overdrive | 3150 | 100 |
ATO3512 | Overdrive | 3550 | 100 |
| Axle | Gear | Max torque (Nm) | Max axle/bogie load (t) | GCW approval (t) |
Single reduction | |||||
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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 | |||
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ATO3112 | • |
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ATO3512 | • |
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ATO3812 | • | ||
Single reduction axles | |||
RSS1370A/B | • | • | • |
RTS2370A | • | • | • |
RTS2310A | • | • | • |
Hub reduction axles | |||
RSH1370F | • | • | • |
RTH2610F | • | • | • |
RTH3210 | • | • | • |
RTH3312 | • | • | • |
RTH3815 | • | • | • |
| Torque output | Ratio |
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EPTT650 | 650 Nm* | 1.26:1 |
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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.
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.
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.
Find specifications about cab measurements, cab heights above the ground and features.
Three different versions of exterior trim are available to suit different needs
Basic
Thunder gray grille and door handles. Chrome headlamps. Lightning gray sun visor, mirror covers and bumper.
Basic with sturdy front
Thunder gray grille. Painted silver mirror covers and sun visor. Shiny chrome door handles. Black headlamps. Steel bumper painted gray.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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).
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.
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 |
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Drive | Chassis height | Suspension | Tyres | CAB-SLP | CAB-HSLP | CAB-XHSL | CAB-LSLP |
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4x2 | High | Leaf/Air | 315/80-R22.5 | 3430 | 3800 | 3950 | 3225 |
4x2 | High | Leaf/Air | 315/80-R22.5 | 3440 | 3810 | 3960 |
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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 |
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| 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 |
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6x2 | High | Air/Air | 315/80-R22.5 | 3410 | 3780 | 3930 | 3205 |
6x2 | Med | Air/Air | 315/80-R22.5 | 3330 | 3700 | 3850 |
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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).
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 |
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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 | |||||
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RAD-L90 | 4x2 | Parabolic/Multi-leaf | 13 t | Single/hub |
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RAD-GR | 4x2 | Air | 11.5/13 t | Single/hub |
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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 t | Single/hub | |
RADD-BR | 6×4/8x4 | Parabolic | 20/21 t | Single/hub | |
RADD-TR1 | 6×4/8x4 | Parabolic/conventional-leaf | 23/26 t | Single/hub | |
RADD-TR2 | 6×4/8x4 | Conventional leaf | 26/32 t | Hub | |
RADD-TR3 | 8x4 | Conventional leaf | 38 t | Hub | |
RADD-GR | 6×4/8×4 | Air | 21/23/26 t | Single/hub | |
RAPDT-GR | 8×2 | Air | 27/30/30.5/31.5/32 t | Single/hub | Pusher axle (steered), tag axle (fixed/steered) |
RAPDT-GR | 8×4/10x4 | Air | 27/33/36 t | Single/hub | Tag axle (steered) |
RAPDT-GR | 8×4 | Air | 27/30.5/32/35 t | Single/hub | Pusher axle (steered) |
RADDT-G2 | 8×4/10x4 | Air (for construction) | 27/33/36 t | Single/hub | Tag axle (steered) |
Centrally mounted, semi-undermounted and undermounted towbars for centre-axle trailer. Towbars can be fitted at intervals of 25 millimetres.
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.
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 - 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.