Volvo · Class 8 on-highway tractor
Volvo VNL 780Volvo D13 12.8L, Volvo D16 16.1L (heavy-haul)
Built 2010-2025
Engine Volvo D13 12.8L, Volvo D16 16.1L (heavy-haul)
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What it is
Volvo's premium long-haul flagship with the 77-inch sleeper. The 780 is the top-tier Volvo VNL model, built for owner-operators and premium fleets. Powered by the D13 or the D16 for heavy-haul applications.
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The truck itself
Engine options
Volvo D13 12.8L (standard), Volvo D16 16.1L (heavy-haul)
Horsepower
405-500 hp (D13); 500-600 hp (D16)
Peak torque
1,450-1,950 lb-ft (D13); 1,850-2,050 lb-ft (D16)
Sleeper
77 in wide-body premium
Transmission
Volvo I-Shift 12-speed AMT (standard); Eaton Fuller manual
Front axle
Volvo 12k-13.2k
Rear axle
Volvo 40k-52k tandem
Weight class
Class 8 - 40,000-52,000 lb tandem rear, 12,000-13,200 lb steer
Before you order anything
Options change the numbers
The VNL 780 is the premium sibling to the 670, with a larger sleeper and more interior options. The D16 is available for heavy-haul applications requiring more power. The 780 carries the same D13 oil capacity and I-Shift transmission as the 670.