Japan Used Volvo FL Trucks for Sale

The Volvo FL is Volvo's smallest truck and is suitable for local and regional distribution operations, refuse collection, construction truck or small format tractor. A new FL range was introduced in 2013. "FL" stands for "Forward Cab" and "Low-level Cab". In the first generation, the FL6 and the larger FL7 and FL10 appeared in the summer of 1985. In 1986 the smaller FL4 also appeared, with a 4 litre TD41 turbodiesel engine. The FL4 and FL6 have a cabin 2.3 m (7.5 ft) wide, to allow for city use. The FL7 and FL10's cabins are 2.5 m (8.2 ft) wide. The heavier FL7 and FL10 were available in a variety of configurations, ranging from 4x2 to 8x6.

The Volvo FL transmission is offered as a manual or as an automatic. The manual gearbox made by ZF ZF Friedrichshafen AG for the Volvo FL has full synchromesh, 9-speed and a wide range of gear ratios. The Automatic gearboxes made by Allison for the Volvo FL are available in several variants adapted to different engine models in 5-speed versions. In the second generation, the 2006 Volvo FL is powered by Deutz' newly developed D7E 6-cylinder turbocharged inter cooled diesel engine with a displacement of 7.2 litres. The 2006 Volvo FL transmission is offered as a Manual made by ZF from its Eco Mid series or Automatic by Allison.

The automatic transmission with its 6 speeds is operated smoothly and conveniently with push-buttons on the instrument panel. The latest version of the Volvo FL was launched in May 2013. It’s available with either a 6-cylinder D8 engine or a compact 4-cylinder D5 engine. The engines meet the new Euro 6 environment requirements. This was a rather thorough facelift, with a new grille and lots of black plastic cladding up front.The interior is also improved, with particular concern for entry and exit.