Berna 1UP138R1
Built: 1947 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1947
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Berna – further truck models: the collection page of the Swiss maker from Olten beyond the named ranges, 66 to 99 kW, 90 to 135 hp, 5,320 to 11,940 cm³, up to 17,700 kg gross weight
This page brings together Berna trucks not assigned to any named range. Berna was a Swiss truck manufacturer based in Olten that built its own commercial vehicles until 1978, after which the brand became part of the Saurer group. The type designations do not follow a single scheme across the production years: abbreviations such as UM, UL or UP denote different chassis and drivetrain variants, the digits before and after them the number of axles, series and development stage, while RZ and TGH mark special body variants such as tippers or tankers.
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The register lists nine versions with 66 to 99 kW, or 90 to 135 hp, from four- to six-cylinder engines displacing 5,320 to 11,940 cm³. Kerb weights range from 3,620 to 9,431 kg, gross vehicle weights from 5,150 to 17,700 kg, lengths from 6,600 to 9,520 mm and widths from 2,100 to 2,380 mm.
As a smaller Swiss manufacturer, Berna competed, alongside Saurer and FBW, with the larger German and French truck brands and mainly supplied domestic construction and municipal transport as well as haulage firms in the Alpine region. The models gathered here mostly date from the middle decades of the company's history and span the range from light distribution trucks to heavy tractor units.
When buying such now-rare vehicles, the condition of the frame and steering knuckles matters most, since Berna chassis saw heavy use in municipal and construction work. The clutch, brake system and air suspension deserve close inspection, as does corrosion of the cab floor structure. Parts for the engine and drivetrain can partly be sourced through specialists in Swiss commercial vehicles owing to the shared heritage with Saurer, while body and cab parts are usually only available as reproductions or from salvage vehicles.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Berna (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,321 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,600 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,120 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,800 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,940 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 6,480 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Berna 1UP138R1 weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,940 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Berna 1UP138R1?
6,480 kg.
What engine does the Berna 1UP138R1 have?
4 cylinders, 5,321 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Berna 1UP138R1?
6,600 mm × 2,120 mm.
When was the Berna 1UP138R1 built?
Production years: 1947.
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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