Magirus Deutz S 500
Built: 1952 · Series: Trucks 3.5–12 t (Class N2)
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Magirus-Deutz trucks 3.5 to 12 t (class N2) – collective page with air-cooled Deutz engines: type codes such as F6L613 and D ranges (D 10, D 11, D 12), gross weights up to 12 t
The EU vehicle class N2 covers trucks from 3.5 to 12 t gross vehicle weight; this page is a collective page built from registration data (Netherlands, Finland) bundling every Magirus-Deutz range recorded in that class. Magirus was founded in 1864 in Ulm and was initially known for fire engines and ladders; in 1936 the company merged with engine maker Klöckner-Humboldt-Deutz to form Magirus-Deutz and adopted its air-cooled diesel engines, recognisable by type codes such as F6L613 or D11FA, which carry the Deutz lineage in the engine code. In 1975 Magirus-Deutz was absorbed into the newly formed commercial-vehicle group Iveco. The register is dominated by the D ranges (D 10, D 11, D 12) plus older short-bonnet and forward-control models bearing the F prefix.
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The register lists 126 versions with kerb weights of 3,150 to 11,440 kg and gross vehicle weights of 5,239 to 12,000 kg. Displacements range from 3,200 to 9,506 cm³ across 4 to 6 cylinders, length from 5,570 to 10,140 mm, width from 1,960 to 2,500 mm; output ranges from 96 to 124 kW.
Doing without a water radiator was the technical hallmark of the air-cooled Deutz engines – no antifreeze, no radiator leaks, but louder running noise – which made Magirus-Deutz trucks popular chiefly in construction and municipal fleets, where ruggedness mattered more than comfort; competitors were the Mercedes-Benz L/LP and MAN F8.
On a used example, what matters on the air-cooled engines is the condition of the blower and cooling fins, oil consumption as a wear indicator, plus frame and body corrosion and the condition of the brakes; spare parts for the Deutz engines are still available through specialist classic and youngtimer dealers, though bodywork parts grow increasingly scarce on the older model years.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Magirus-Deutz Lkw 3,5–12 t (Klasse N2)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,190 mmcorrect |
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| Wheelbase | 3,700 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 4,350 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 9,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Magirus Deutz S 500 weigh?
The unladen weight is 4,350 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Magirus Deutz S 500?
9,000 kg.
What engine does the Magirus Deutz S 500 have?
4 cylinders.
When was the Magirus Deutz S 500 built?
Production years: 1952.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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