Vanaja 505 – specifications
Built: 1969–1971 · Series: Other models
Data for the version built 1969–1971 · Data origin: Official register · sources
More machines from model year 1969
Vanaja – other truck models: the collective page of the Finnish manufacturer (1943–1968, Hämeenlinna, later absorbed into Sisu), six-cylinder engines from 92 to 220 kW, 9.6 to 17.85 t gross weight
Vanaja was a Finnish truck manufacturer based in Hämeenlinna that operated from 1943 to 1968 before being absorbed into the Sisu group. This collective page lists models the register could not assign to a named range; the type abbreviations follow Finnish registry logic, such as "VAK" for chassis series, "A" and "N" for different axle configurations, and the terms "Avolavakuorma-auto" (flatbed truck) and "Puoliperävaunun vetoauto" (semi-trailer tractor) from the Finnish vehicle register.
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The register lists 37 versions here with 92 to 220 kW, all with six-cylinder engines of 5,760 to 16,867 cm³ displacement. Gross vehicle weight runs from 9,600 to 17,850 kg, lengths from 6,750 to 9,650 mm, and widths from 2,330 to 2,500 mm.
As one of the few domestic truck makers in post-war Finland, Vanaja mainly supplied the home market with flatbed trucks and tractor units for timber haulage, construction and long-distance transport, before the brand was absorbed into Sisu as the Finnish commercial vehicle industry consolidated.
On these historic vehicles, buying used is mostly about the preservation state of the frame, cab and axles, since parts for the six-cylinder engines and chassis are now mainly sourced through collector and vintage-vehicle networks and through Sisu successor parts. Rust on the frame rails and leaf springs is the key check point for vehicles of this age.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Vanaja (weitere Modelle), Zulassungsdaten Traficom (Finnland)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 120 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 8,195 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 7,300 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,440 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 7,195 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 15,400 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 8correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Vanaja 505 have?
The Vanaja 505 delivers 120 kW.
How much does the Vanaja 505 weigh?
The unladen weight is 7,195 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Vanaja 505?
15,400 kg.
What engine does the Vanaja 505 have?
6 cylinders, 8,195 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Vanaja 505?
7,300 mm × 2,440 mm.
When was the Vanaja 505 built?
Production years: 1969–1971.
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 9 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; 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
A-68E
A2-47/4300
A6-47/4600
A6-50/4600
A6-50/5400
BA 11300 cm³
BA 16867 cm³
BA 7685 cm³
BC 11310 cm³
N3-69-4X4/4300
N6-69-4X4/4800
T-69R-6x2/4200+1200
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Data sources and cross-checks
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