Mercedes Benz LK1513
Built: 1972 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1972
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Mercedes-Benz – other models: the collective page of trucks over 7.5 tonnes outside the named ranges, from short-bonnet cabs to Atego, type logic from weight class and horsepower, 48 to 335 kW
This page gathers Mercedes-Benz trucks over 7.5 tonnes that the register could not assign to its own range page – from classic short-bonnet cabs of the 1970s to Atego chassis of the 2000s. Mercedes-Benz Trucks has built its trucks for decades in Wörth am Rhein and, alongside MAN, Volvo and Scania, ranks among the major European manufacturers. The classic type designation follows a fixed pattern: the first two to three digits give the permissible gross weight in tonnes, the following two digits the engine output in hp divided by ten – a 1622 is, as a rule, a 16-tonner with about 220 hp, a 2635 a 26-tonner with about 350 hp. The suffixes AK, K and NT denote four-wheel-drive or construction-site versions, the combinations 4X2, 4X4, 6X2, 6X4 and 8X2/8X4 the axle configuration, and the Atego suffix from 1998 the mid-range.
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The register lists here 163 versions with 48 to 335 kW from four- to eight-cylinders of 1,900 to 18,270 cm³, unladen weights from 2,020 to 30,500 kg, lengths up to 11,600 mm and widths up to 2,800 mm.
Alongside Volvo, Scania, MAN and DAF, Mercedes-Benz is one of Europe's leading truck makers; in this segment the vehicles range from the mid-size distribution truck to the heavy tractor unit and tipper chassis for construction and long-haul transport.
When buying used, on the older short-bonnet trucks what counts is rust on the frame and leaf springs and the availability of parts for the mechanical injection; on the newer Atego and NT ranges, the condition of clutch and gearbox, the braking system (ABS/EBS), and the turbocharger and intercooler. Also important are complete inspection records, the condition of axles and suspension depending on use (long-haul, construction, municipal) and a working tail lift or tipper mechanism where fitted.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Mercedes-Benz (weitere Modelle), Mercedes-Benz Trucks (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 141 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,670 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,850 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,000 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 23.5 kW/t (141 kW / 6 t)
Stronger than 18% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,242 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Mercedes Benz LK1513 have?
The Mercedes Benz LK1513 delivers 141 kW.
How much does the Mercedes Benz LK1513 weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,000 kg.
What engine does the Mercedes Benz LK1513 have?
5,670 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Mercedes Benz LK1513?
6,850 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the Mercedes Benz LK1513 built?
Production years: 1972.
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 6 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.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
0F1313/5170
1013-11.3T-4200/3800
1222A-13.3T-4X4/3600
1314KO
1413AK
1417 K 65111/320
1417C-14.5T
1518 LKO ATEGO
1619 AK-4X4/3200
1620L
1622 AK-4X4/360
1622 AK-JAV-4X4
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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