Daimler Benz LF 508D
Built: 1980 · Series: LF
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Daimler-Benz LF – classic truck series 408 to 1113 following L-series logic, off-road G versions, 2,905 to 6,240kg kerb weight
The LF series covers Daimler-Benz trucks whose type designations, such as 408, 508, 608 and 1113, follow the classic L-series logic: the first digits state approximately the weight class, the last two the engine power in horsepower; G denotes the off-road version, D the diesel engine. This nomenclature of weight class and power rating shaped Daimler-Benz truck type plates for decades and was only replaced with the introduction of the New Generation series in the 1970s.
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The register lists 6 versions of 2,172 to 5,638cc from four- to six-cylinder engines, kerb weights of 2,905 to 6,240kg, lengths of 5,520 to 7,200mm and widths of 2,100 to 2,500mm.
In the decades after the Second World War these light and medium trucks formed the backbone of trades, haulage and municipal services in West Germany, with bodies ranging from flatbeds and box bodies to tippers. Many of these chassis also served as the base for fire-service, workshop and municipal bodies, which explains the notably wide spread of kerb weights within the series.
When buying: check for corrosion on the frame, cab and load floor, the condition of the injection pump and engine bearings, the clutch and brake system after decades of use, and on G versions the transfer case and portal axles; spare parts for these classics now run mainly through specialists and vintage-vehicle networks.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Daimler Benz LF
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 3,758 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,950 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,100 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 2,950 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,953 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 93 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Daimler Benz LF 508D weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,953 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Daimler Benz LF 508D?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the Daimler Benz LF 508D have?
4 cylinders, 3,758 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Daimler Benz LF 508D go?
Top speed is 93 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Daimler Benz LF 508D?
5,950 mm × 2,100 mm.
When was the Daimler Benz LF 508D built?
Production years: 1980.
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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