Daimler Benz L608D
Built: 1984 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1984
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Daimler-Benz – further truck and van models: collective page from the 1950s L series to the Atego, four- to eight-cylinder engines, gross weights from 3.5 to 16 tonnes
This page gathers light and medium-duty Daimler-Benz commercial vehicles that the register could not assign to a named series – from the L models of the 1950s to 1970s (L319, L407, L408, L508, L608 and similar) through the 700 and 800 series to the Atego, introduced in 1998. The L designation stood for lorry (Lastkraftwagen), the following three-digit number usually for gross vehicle weight in hundreds of kilograms, and a trailing D for diesel; the four-digit types such as 1017 or 1634 combine the gross-weight class with approximate engine output in metric horsepower. The Düsseldorf and Wörth am Rhein plants were the main production sites for these light and medium series.
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The register lists 72 versions here with four- to eight-cylinder engines, 1,767 to 14,517 cm³ displacement, kerb weights of 2,200 to 11,353 kg, gross vehicle weights of 3,500 to 16,000 kg, lengths of 4,850 to 9,350 mm and widths of 1,977 to 2,600 mm.
The L series and its successors shaped European distribution traffic, trade-vehicle conversions and the fire-service and municipal sectors for decades; the successor Atego still competes today with MAN, Iveco and its own sister model, the Vario.
On older L models, check for corrosion on the frame, cab and wings, the condition of the brake booster and the pre-chamber diesel engine, and the tightness of the hydraulic system on tipper versions; on the Atego, check wear on the turbocharger, clutch and brake discs. Parts for the Atego run through the Mercedes-Benz network, while the classic L series are sourced through specialist vintage-commercial-vehicle workshops.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Daimler Benz (weitere Modelle), Mercedes-Benz Trucks (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,758 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,900 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,350 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,500 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,875 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 5,990 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Daimler Benz L608D weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,875 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Daimler Benz L608D?
5,990 kg.
What engine does the Daimler Benz L608D have?
4 cylinders, 3,758 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Daimler Benz L608D?
5,900 mm × 2,350 mm.
When was the Daimler Benz L608D built?
Production years: 1984.
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 10 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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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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