Foden 3AXLE ARTIC
Built: 2000 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 2000
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Foden – other models: the collective page of trucks outside the named ranges, from the S series to the 3000 Alpha, six-cylinder throughout, unladen weights 6,650 to 34,574 kg, gross weights up to 34,674 kg
This page gathers Foden trucks the register could not assign to a named range: the S series with models such as the S21, S39, S104T1 and S106T, the 8x6 four-axle CC8-10/30, three-axle tractor units, and the 3000 Alpha and 4400. Foden was founded in 1856 in Sandbach, Cheshire, initially as a maker of steam engines and steam wagons, and from the 1930s of diesel trucks. The shift from steam to diesel technology came with the use of Gardner engines, known for their fuel economy and durability. In 1980 the American maker PACCAR took over the brand; vehicle production in Sandbach ended in 2006.
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The register lists here 11 versions, six-cylinder throughout, with unladen weights from 6,650 to 34,574 kg, gross weights from 17,000 to 34,674 kg, lengths from 5,770 to 10,720 mm and widths from 2,460 to 2,600 mm.
The heavy class of multi-axle tractor units and construction vehicles shows Foden's focus on British heavy haulage, where the brand, alongside names such as ERF and Atkinson, counted among the long-established marques before yielding, under PACCAR, to DAF and Leyland. Fodens were also exported to Commonwealth countries, where their robust chassis proved themselves in mining and construction haulage.
Buying used, these historic chassis need checking for rust on the frame and axle mounts, the condition of the braking system and clutch, and the availability of engine and gearbox parts, which after the end of production are mostly found through specialist restoration workshops and vintage parts dealers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Foden (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,280 mmcorrect |
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| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,900 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 7,720 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 22,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 6correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Foden 3AXLE ARTIC weigh?
The unladen weight is 7,720 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Foden 3AXLE ARTIC?
22,500 kg.
What engine does the Foden 3AXLE ARTIC have?
6 cylinders.
What are the dimensions of the Foden 3AXLE ARTIC?
6,280 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the Foden 3AXLE ARTIC built?
Production years: 2000.
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.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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