Rather than investing in a full truck, you may decide to buy a used Volvo tractor unit to accommodate the trailer body of your choice. And in terms of cost-effectiveness this can certainly be the most attractive option available. Large reliable tractor units are available from Volvo, with multiple cab options and a range of engine types hiding within. Long-distance vehicles with expanded fuel tanks can be sought out, while there are also more compact alternatives for more basic distribution and delivery duties.
Volvo is a reputable manufacturer and one whose second-hand trucks can be trusted to go the distance. But each used tractor unit should be treated on its own terms, while buyers must bear their own needs in mind to successfully navigate this market.
The Volvo FM family of tractor units can take its place in an array of different deployments, allowing for both short- and long-haul trips that make it suitable for domestic and transcontinental use. As such, you can find used models with a lot of road miles under their belts but plenty of power left under the surface. Sleeper cabs are common, and you can find efficient Euro IV and V engines combined with things such as cruise control, digital tachometers, air suspension and disc brakes to make the driver's job easier. Power ranges from 330hp to 500hp, with turbo systems and advanced cooling helping to ensure engines are reliable.
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Volvo FH RHD 13 6X2 M LIFT TRACTOR
POA
2006 | Tractor Unit | 44000kg
Globetrotter XL
D13A480
Diesel
Automatic
819024km
Air
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Volvo FH GLOBETROTTER XL 460 EURO 5 , 6 X 2 TRACTOR UNIT
£15,750.00
2011 | Tractor Unit | 44000kg
Volvo FH Series Sleeper Cab C/w Flat Floor. Volvo D13C 460 Bhp Turbo Air To Air Charge Cooled Euro 5 Engine C/w Ad Blue System. Volvo Multi Stage Engine Brake (VEB). Volvo I Shift Semi Automatic Gearbox. Volvo Single Reduction Drive Axle C/w Diff Lock. Ecas Drive Axle Air Suspension C/w In Cab Controls. Air Suspended Midlift Axle. Sliding Fith Wheel C/w Run Up Ramps. Aluminium Fuel Tank. Aluminium
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Volvo FM 12 420 Globetrotter Tractor Unit
£10,950.00
2003 | Tractor Unit | 44000kg
2003 Volvo FM12 420 6x2 Midlift Globetrotter Tractor Unit, 12 Speed Manual Gearbox, Twin Bunks, Full Wind Deflector Kit, Radio/Stereo, Excellent Condition - We can organise shipping to any Worldwide Destination - Contact for a quote
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Volvo FH 480 Euro 5 Midlift Tractor Unit
£9,450.00
2008 | Tractor Unit | 44000kg
2008 Volvo FH 480 Euro 5 6x2 Midlift Globetrotter XL Tractor Unit, 12 Speed I Shift Gearbox, Twin Bunks, Full Wind Deflector Kit, Radio/Stereo, Excellent Condition - We can organise shipping to any Worldwide Destination - Contact for a quote
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Volvo FH 480 Euro 5 Midlift Tractor Unit
£9,450.00
2008 | Tractor Unit | 44000kg
2008 Volvo FH 480 Euro 5 6x2 Midlift Globetrotter XL Tractor Unit, 12 Speed I Shift Gearbox, Twin Bunks, Full Wind Deflector Kit, Radio/Stereo, Excellent Condition - We can organise shipping to any Worldwide Destination - Contact for a quote
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Volvo FH 13
POA
2010 | Tractor Unit | 44000kg
460 HP SCR SURO 5, 4100MM WHEELBASE, HYDRAULIC KIT, GTXL, TWIN BUNKS, 919,000KMS, I-SHIFT, SLIDING 5TH WHEEL, MOT JUNE 2018, EXCELLENT CONDITION 460 Engine.
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Volvo FH 13 480
£8,800.00
2007 | Tractor Unit | 44000kg
6X2 TRACTOR UNIT, GLOBETROTTER XL CAB, TIPPING GEAR, EURO 5, 4.1 METRE WHEELBASE, I SHIFT GEARBOX, SLIDING 5TH WHEEL, ALLOY WHEELS, AIR CON, DIFF LOCK, 1,157,000 KMS
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Volvo FM 11.410 4x2 Tractor Unit
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2012 | Tractor Unit | 40000kg
Air Con,CD Player,Central Locking,Cruise Control,Immobiliser,Radio,Single Bunk,Sun Visor,Tachograph - Digital, Electric Mirrors,Electric Windows,Heated Mirrors, Fifth Wheel - Fixed, ABS,ASR / Traction Control,Disc Brakes,EBS,Exhaust Brake, Britcom
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Volvo FM 11.450 6x2 Tractor Unit
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2012 | Tractor Unit
Air Con,CD Player,Central Locking,Cruise Control,Radio,Single Bunk,Sun Visor,Tachograph - Digital, Electric Mirrors,Electric Windows,Heated Mirrors,Side Wind Deflectors, Fifth Wheel - Fixed, ABS,Differential Lock,Disc Brakes, Britcom
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Volvo FM 13.440 4x2 Tractor Unit
£7,500.00
2008 | Tractor Unit | 40000kg
Air Con,CD Player,Central Locking,Cruise Control,Immobiliser,Radio,Single Bunk,Sun Visor,Tachograph - Digital, Electric Mirrors,Electric Windows,Heated Mirrors,Side Wind Deflectors, Fifth Wheel - Sliding, ABS,ASR / Traction Control,Differential Lock,Disc Brakes, Britcom
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For true long-haul performance the Volvo FH tractor units are your best bet from this brand, as they are powered by the latest engines that offer between 400hp and 750hp. This means that the top-tier models can deal with a combined weight of up to 100 tonnes when matched with a trailer and a full load, allowing for the efficient transport of a range of goods, machines and materials.
These tractor units tend to feature a 6x2 axle set-up, with twin wheels often present to allow for better weight distribution and traction. Heavy-duty models with more durable axles and undercarriages can be procured if you need to take a truck off-road and on to construction or waste sites. Meanwhile, drivers can relax in spacious cabs with a selection of single or twin bunk configurations available on the used market.
Volvo certainly does its best to avoid making the interior of its commercial vehicles feeling austere; instead, the cabs are an inviting place to spend time and benefit from air conditioning, full electrics and modern entertainment and navigation solutions.
If you want to buy a used Volvo tractor unit, you need to dedicate some serious time to the task, researching not only the second-hand models that are available but also analysing your own requirements to make sure that any vehicle you purchase is capable of meeting them. This is not just about avoiding any units which may not have been properly maintained or are in need of repairs, but also about keeping clear of tractors which are simply not suitable in the case of your particular organisation.
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