Volvo Trucks
FH
FH (1993)
1993–2002
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About this generation
The first-generation Volvo FH introduced an all-new aerodynamic cab, the advanced D12A engine and modern electronics, setting a new benchmark for heavy-duty trucks.
Introduced in 1993 after seven years of development, the Volvo FH replaced the legendary Volvo F series. It featured a completely redesigned cab with improved aerodynamics, driver comfort and safety. The new D12A engine introduced overhead camshaft technology, four valves per cylinder and electronic unit injectors, making it one of the most advanced heavy-duty diesel engines of its time.
Key Features
- Completely new aerodynamic cab
- D12A engine with overhead camshaft
- Four valves per cylinder
- Electronic unit injectors
- Volvo Engine Brake (VEB)
- Improved driver comfort
- Better fuel efficiency
- Higher safety standards
Technical Overview
- Production
- 1993–2002
- Replaced
- Volvo F10 / F12 / F16
- Succeeded by
- Volvo FH (2002)
Cab & Transmission
- Cab Types
- Day Cab
- Sleeper Cab
- Globetrotter
- Globetrotter XL
- Transmissions
- VT manual transmission
- Volvo SR manual transmission
- I-Shift (late production models)
Engines
4 engines
D12A
4 variants
12.1 L • Diesel • Inline-6 • 6 cyl
D12A340
Volvo D12A 340
1993–1996
340 hp
Power
1600 Nm
Torque
12.1 L
Displacement
Euro 1
Emission
Inline-6 • DieselD12A380
Volvo D12A 380
1993–1998
380 hp
Power
1800 Nm
Torque
12.1 L
Displacement
Euro 2
Emission
Inline-6 • DieselD12A420
Volvo D12A 420
1993–2002
420 hp
Power
2000 Nm
Torque
12.1 L
Displacement
Euro 2
Emission
Inline-6 • DieselD12A460
Volvo D12A 460
1995–2002
460 hp
Power
2200 Nm
Torque
12.1 L
Displacement
Euro 2
Emission
Inline-6 • Diesel