De Soto SC-HA-171
Built: 1957 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1957
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DeSoto – other models: the collective page for commercial vehicles over 7.5 t outside the named series, 3,300 to 4,810 cc, six to eight cylinders
DeSoto was founded in 1928 by the Chrysler Corporation as a separate brand, named after the Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto; DeSoto became known chiefly for mid-priced passenger cars before the brand was discontinued in 1961. This page gathers commercial vehicles outside the named series that are recorded in the registration data under the DeSoto brand.
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The register lists five versions with 3,300 to 4,810 cc of displacement across six to eight cylinders, kerb weights from 2,710 to 7,470 kg and gross vehicle weights from 4,060 to 11,350 kg; lengths range from 6,050 to 7,700 mm at a width of 2,230 to 2,500 mm, and one version is recorded at 102 kW.
While DeSoto operated purely as a passenger-car brand in North America, the name also covered commercial vehicles of the Chrysler group in some export markets, much as Fargo served as a standalone commercial-vehicle brand outside the United States and Canada. That chapter closed along with the brand's discontinuation in 1961.
For a used purchase of these historic vehicles, the main checks are rust on the frame and cab, the condition of the mechanical brake system, and the general state of the bodywork. Given the long time since production ended, parts can now only be sourced through specialist classic-vehicle dealers and collector networks.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: DeSoto (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,850 mmcorrect |
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| Width | 2,390 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 4,350 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 3,600 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 8,620 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the De Soto SC-HA-171 weigh?
The unladen weight is 3,600 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the De Soto SC-HA-171?
8,620 kg.
What engine does the De Soto SC-HA-171 have?
6 cylinders.
What are the dimensions of the De Soto SC-HA-171?
6,850 mm × 2,390 mm.
When was the De Soto SC-HA-171 built?
Production years: 1957.
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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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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