Mercedes Benz LAK 1313
Built: 1976 · Series: LAK
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Mercedes-Benz LAK: four-wheel-drive tippers with a short-bonnet cab for construction, forestry and municipal work, six-cylinder diesels up to 8.7 litres, gross weights up to 22.3 tonnes, as a 6x6
At Mercedes-Benz, LAK stands for Lastwagen Allrad-Kipper, a short-bonnet tipper truck with four-wheel drive built for construction sites and off-road work. The type designation follows the logic common to Mercedes-Benz trucks of the period, in which the first digits denote the weight class and the last two the engine power in PS, supplemented by suffixes such as /36 or /42 for equipment or axle variants; the top LAK 2624 version also carries the 6X6 designation for its three-axle drive.
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The register lists here 7 versions, including one rated at 96 kW, with six-cylinder diesel engines of 5,638 to 8,720 cc, kerb weights from 4,630 to 10,940 kg, gross vehicle weights from 7,400 to 22,300 kg, lengths from 5,650 to 7,620 mm and widths from 2,270 to 2,500 mm.
As off-road tippers, the LAK models worked in road and civil construction, forestry and municipal service, where the short-bonnet layout gave a tight turning circle and a good approach angle; the heaviest three-axle-drive version also covered heavy-duty and special-purpose work on unmade ground. Compared with the later cab-over series, the short-bonnet layout also gave easier engine access for field maintenance.
When buying used, check the frame and tipper-body panels for rust, the condition of the tipping ram and power take-off, wear on the transfer case and axles of the four-wheel-drive models, and the diesel engines' running hours; parts for the classic short-bonnet trucks run through the Mercedes-Benz classic and commercial-vehicle parts service, backed by specialist restorers of historic construction vehicles.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Mercedes-Benz LAK, Mercedes-Benz (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,450 mmcorrect |
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| Wheelbase | 3,600 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 5,800 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 12,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Mercedes Benz LAK 1313 weigh?
The unladen weight is 5,800 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Mercedes Benz LAK 1313?
12,500 kg.
What engine does the Mercedes Benz LAK 1313 have?
6 cylinders.
When was the Mercedes Benz LAK 1313 built?
Production years: 1976.
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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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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