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Buessing 8RU5

Built: 1962-1962 · Series: Other models

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The 8RU5 comes from Buessing. Production: 1962. The engine has 6 cylinders. The machine is 2,440 mm wide. The unladen weight is 6,390 kg. The wheelbase measures 4,300 mm. The machine runs on 4 wheels. Unladen weight across the Buessing range ranges from 6,080 to 10,480 kg; the 8RU5 sits at the bottom of that range with 6,390 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the BS19 below it with 6,160 kg and the BUSSING 5500 above it with 6,557 kg. 17 Buessing models across 2 series are on record. The model is listed under Vans. 7 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Cylinders6correct

Dimensions and weights

Width2,440 mmcorrect
Wheelbase4,300 mmcorrect
Unladen weight6,390 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels4correct

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Buessing 8RU5 weigh?

The unladen weight is 6,390 kg.

What engine does the Buessing 8RU5 have?

6 cylinders.

When was the Buessing 8RU5 built?

Production years: 1962.

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 7 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.

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