Mercedes Benz LPS 1926
Built: 1974 · Series: LPS
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Mercedes-Benz LPS: cab-over trucks and semi-tractors from the transition era, from the light LPS 608 to the 21-tonne LPS 2024 tractor, four- to eight-cylinder diesels up to 12.8 litres
In the LPS designation, L stands for Lastwagen (truck) and P for the cab-over layout (Pullman) that Mercedes-Benz introduced from the 1960s alongside the older short-bonnet trucks, while S marks semi-tractor versions within the series. The type numbers follow the logic common to Mercedes trucks of the period, in which the digits express weight class and engine power, from the light distribution truck LPS 608, through the LPS 813 and LPS 1319, to the heavy semi-tractor LPS 2024/6X2.
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The register lists here 7 versions with four- to eight-cylinder diesel engines of 4,000 to 12,760 cc, kerb weights from 2,552 to 7,658 kg, gross vehicle weights from 3,500 to 21,000 kg, lengths from 4,880 to 5,900 mm and widths from 2,160 to 2,520 mm.
The series therefore spanned a wide field: light vehicles for urban distribution work at the lower end and heavy semi-tractors for long-haul work at the upper end; it stood at the transition between the classic short-bonnet form and the later cab-over NG and SK generations of Mercedes-Benz. Compared with the older short-bonnet trucks, the cab-over layout allowed a shorter overall length for the same load area, an advantage especially in urban distribution work.
When buying used, check the frame and cab mounting for rust, the condition of the cab-tilt mechanism, clutch and gearbox wear on the semi-tractors, and the state of the fifth-wheel coupling; parts for these classic series run through specialist Mercedes-Benz commercial-vehicle restorers and classic-vehicle parts exchanges.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Mercedes-Benz LPS, Mercedes-Benz (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 8correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 12,760 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,740 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,520 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,200 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,640 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 18,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Mercedes Benz LPS 1926 weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,640 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Mercedes Benz LPS 1926?
18,000 kg.
What engine does the Mercedes Benz LPS 1926 have?
8 cylinders, 12,760 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Mercedes Benz LPS 1926?
5,740 mm × 2,520 mm.
When was the Mercedes Benz LPS 1926 built?
Production years: 1974.
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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This page carries 10 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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