Volvo Trucks

FH (2008)

2008–2012

Volvo FH 480 Euro 4 — Photo: Lav Ulv · Wikimedia Commons · CC0 1.0

About this generation

The 2008 Volvo FH received major drivetrain updates, improved efficiency and Euro 5-compliant engines while retaining the proven cab introduced in 2002.

Introduced in 2008, this update focused primarily on performance, fuel economy and emissions rather than exterior styling. Volvo introduced revised D11C and D13C engines with improved combustion technology, higher torque and lower fuel consumption. The generation also benefited from further refinements to I-Shift, making it one of the most advanced heavy-duty transmissions available.

Key Features

Euro 5 compliant engines
New D11C and D13C engines
Improved I-Shift transmission
Better fuel economy
Lower emissions
Higher torque output
Improved reliability

Technical Overview

Production: 2008–2012
Replaced: Volvo FH (2002)
Succeeded by: Volvo FH (2012)

Cab & Transmission

Cab Types: Day Cab
Sleeper Cab
Globetrotter
Globetrotter XL
Transmissions: Volvo SR manual transmission
I-Shift automated manual transmission

Engines

7 engines

D11C

3 variants

10.8 L • Diesel • Inline-6 • 6 cyl

D13C

4 variants

12.8 L • Diesel • Inline-6 • 6 cyl

FH (2002)

2002–2008

FH (2012)

2012–2020