Kloeckner Deutz 178D15A6X6
Built: 1963 · Series: Other models
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Klöckner-Deutz – further truck models: the collection page of the Cologne Deutz group with Magirus vehicles beyond the named ranges, air-cooled Deutz diesel engines, 3,744 to 12,579 cm³, up to 15,150 kg gross weight
This page brings together trucks of the Klöckner-Humboldt-Deutz group not assigned to any named range, including several models explicitly marked as Magirus. The Cologne engine maker Deutz took a majority stake in the Ulm commercial vehicle builder Magirus in 1936, out of which the joint brand Magirus-Deutz emerged and, after Fiat's takeover, eventually Iveco Magirus. Engine designations such as F 6 L 613 follow Deutz's own system: the cylinder count before the L for air cooling, followed by the series number; the vehicle designations themselves usually state power in horsepower and gross weight class, with X6 or 6X6 denoting all-wheel drive.
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The register lists ten versions with four- to eight-cylinder engines displacing 3,744 to 12,579 cm³. Kerb weights range from 3,900 to 14,400 kg, gross vehicle weights from 4,575 to 15,150 kg, lengths from 6,020 to 8,550 mm and widths from 2,200 to 2,550 mm.
Deutz diesel engines were valued for their air cooling especially in regions of extreme temperature and on construction sites, where a liquid cooling system would have meant extra maintenance. The Magirus and Klöckner-Deutz chassis gathered here occupied the medium- to heavy-duty segment in construction, fire service and all-wheel-drive applications, alongside Mercedes-Benz, MAN and the early Faun vehicles.
On the air-cooled Deutz engines, the cooling fan belts and cylinder head gaskets are critical checkpoints, since leaks lead to overheating faster than on liquid-cooled units. The frame, transfer case and drive gearing of the 6x6 variants should be checked for play and oil leaks. Parts for the Deutz engines are available through the Deutz distribution network and specialist vintage commercial-vehicle workshops, while body and cab parts for the Magirus vehicles are now mostly limited to salvage.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Klöckner-Deutz (weitere Modelle), Deutz (Hersteller der Motoren)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 8correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 12,579 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 7,550 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,400 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 5,050 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 14,400 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 15,150 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 6correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Kloeckner Deutz 178D15A6X6 weigh?
The unladen weight is 14,400 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Kloeckner Deutz 178D15A6X6?
15,150 kg.
What engine does the Kloeckner Deutz 178D15A6X6 have?
8 cylinders, 12,579 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Kloeckner Deutz 178D15A6X6?
7,550 mm × 2,400 mm.
When was the Kloeckner Deutz 178D15A6X6 built?
Production years: 1963.
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 2 recorded sources; 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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Other models in this series
170 D 12 F
F 6 L 613 B
F MAGIRUS 150D10A
F MERCUR 125
FM 80 D 6 F
MAGIRUS 170 D 15AK/1
MAGIRUS 178 DI 5A 6X6
S 3500/6
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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