Volvo FE D7E240 Specs & Technical Data

About the Volvo FE D7E240

The Volvo FE D7E240 is a flatbed truck equipped with the D7E240 diesel engine, which displaces 7200 cm³ across an inline six-cylinder configuration and produces 240 bhp at 2300 min⁻¹, making it suited for medium-duty distribution and construction tasks where a balance between output and operating cost is required.

The D7E240 delivers 920 Nm of torque at 1700 min⁻¹, since the peak torque arrives relatively low in the rev range, the drivetrain can manage loaded operations on inclines without requiring frequent gear changes. The engine meets the EURO III environmental standard, therefore it is eligible for operation in markets and zones that accept this emission class.

The wheelbase range of 3200–6800 mm provides flexibility for bodywork configurations, because operators can select a wheelbase suited to the load length requirements of a given flatbed application. The intercooled diesel engine uses charge-air cooling to raise combustion efficiency relative to a naturally aspirated unit of the same displacement.

FE D7E240 vs Siblings

The Volvo FE range offers the D7E240 at 240 bhp, the D7E280 at 280 bhp, and the D7E320 at 320 bhp, all sharing the same FE platform whereas power output and, consequently, towing and gradeability capacity differ between variants.

• Choose the D7E240 when the application involves urban distribution or short-haul flatbed work with moderate payload, since 240 bhp and 920 Nm are sufficient for these duty cycles and result in lower fuel consumption compared with higher-output siblings.
• Choose the D7E280 or D7E320 when the route profile includes sustained highway gradients or the gross vehicle weight regularly approaches the upper limit of the FE class, because the additional 40–80 bhp reduces engine loading and maintains schedule adherence under heavier conditions.

When the FE D7E240 Is Not the Right Choice

• Operations in low-emission zones that mandate EURO IV or higher standards should consider alternative vehicles, because the D7E240 is rated EURO III and will not meet the stricter entry requirements of those zones without aftertreatment retrofit.
• Long-haul heavy-haulage assignments are not well matched to this truck, since the 240 bhp output is positioned for medium-duty cycles and sustained high-speed fully loaded highway running will operate the engine near its performance ceiling.
• Operators requiring a fixed wheelbase for a specific body installation may find the 3200–6800 mm range requires careful chassis selection, therefore early confirmation of the required wheelbase with the body manufacturer is necessary before purchase.
• Applications where maximum torque is needed above 1700 min⁻¹ are less suited to the D7E240, whereas the D7E280 and D7E320 variants offer higher power figures that extend the usable torque envelope at higher engine speeds.

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