Land Rover 88II
Built: 1968 · Series: 88II
More machines from model year 1968
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Land Rover 88II – the short Series II with an 88-inch wheelbase: four- and six-cylinder engines, pick-up, truck cab and metal top, gross weights up to 2.16 tonnes
The 88II designation refers to the 88-inch wheelbase (about 2.24 m) of the Land Rover Series II, which replaced the original Series in 1958; the short wheelbase was offered alongside the long 109-inch version. The suffixes Truck Cab (open load bed with driver's cab), Pick Up (open-bed load carrier) and Metal Top (enclosed steel roof instead of a canvas tilt) denote body variants on the same ladder-frame chassis.
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The register lists 13 versions with four- and six-cylinder engines, kerb weights from 1,356 to 1,630 kg, gross vehicle weights from 1,920 to 2,163 kg and widths from 1,640 to 1,820 mm.
With its rugged box-section frame, aluminium bodywork and permanent four-wheel drive, the Series II established the Land Rover's reputation as an off-road working vehicle for agriculture, the military and expeditions worldwide; the short 88-inch wheelbase was seen as the more manoeuvrable alternative to the long 109, suited to off-road rather than haulage work.
When buying used, check for corrosion in the box-section frame beneath the aluminium body, the condition of the transfer case and freewheel hubs, engine and gearbox oil-tightness, and on Metal Top versions the fixing of the steel roof. Parts are well supported through specialist Land Rover restoration workshops, since chassis and drivetrain changed little over the decades.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Land Rover 88II, Land Rover (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 1,640 mmcorrect |
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| Wheelbase | 2,230 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 1,420 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,163 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Land Rover 88II weigh?
The unladen weight is 1,420 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Land Rover 88II?
2,163 kg.
What engine does the Land Rover 88II have?
4 cylinders.
When was the Land Rover 88II built?
Production years: 1968.
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 8 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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Other models in this series
88'II 2,5 METAL TOP
88-II PICK UP
88II 2 1/4
88II 2 1/4 METAL TOP
88II 2 1/4 PICK UP
88II 2 1/4 TRUCK CAB
88II 2 1/4 TRUCK CAP
88II 2 1/4METAL TOP
88II 2,25 TRUCK CAB.
88II 2/4 TRUCK CAP
88II 2METAL TOP
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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