Citroën 23R U
Built: 1946-1946 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1946
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Citroën – other truck models: from the pre-war TUB through the Type 23 and Belphégor to the heavy N ranges, four- and six-cylinders of 1,900 to 5,607 cm³
This page gathers Citroën commercial vehicles the register could not assign to a named range – from the TUB, introduced in 1939 as the forerunner of the later H-Van, through the post-war Type 23 trucks to the Belphégor, the medium-duty truck range built from 1964 to 1970 and named after the French television series of the same name, and the heavy N ranges (N 350, N 450) of the 1970s and 1980s. Citroën, founded in Paris in 1919 by André Citroën, built commercial vehicles alongside its car programme, covering a broad market segment from the light van to the medium truck.
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The register lists here 24 versions from four- to six-cylinders of 1,900 to 5,607 cm³ displacement, unladen weights from 2,000 to 7,410 kg, gross weights from 3,490 to 10,800 kg, lengths from 4,040 to 9,600 mm and widths from 1,950 to 2,500 mm.
Citroën trucks of this era served the French and southern European market for medium-duty haulage but stood in the shadow of group siblings Berliet and later Renault, which specialised in heavy commercial vehicles; after the merger with Peugeot in 1976 the standalone Citroën truck programme was gradually wound down.
On vehicles of these model years, rust on the frame, cab and load bed, engine and clutch condition, and parts availability count above all – for the older models such as the TUB and Type 23 it now runs only through classic-vehicle specialists and clubs.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Citroën (weitere Lkw-Modelle), Citroën (Stellantis, Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 1,911 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,000 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,760 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,000 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Citroën 23R U weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,000 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Citroën 23R U?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the Citroën 23R U have?
4 cylinders, 1,911 cm³ displacement.
When was the Citroën 23R U built?
Production years: 1946.
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
23 RU
23 SIE U
23 U
350 BENNE
350 CLUB
350 N CLUB
60 DIP S1E
BELPHEGOR 600
Belphégor
C 350
E.JUMPER
N 350
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Truck in 3D section
Turn the model, look inside and click an assembly — each one is explained.