Volvo FH16 specifications


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

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.

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).

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.