Mowag B300 A8
Built: 1981-1981 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1981
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Mowag – further models: the collection page of the Swiss special-vehicle maker from Kreuzlingen beyond the named ranges, six- and eight-cylinder 5,895 cm³ engines, gross vehicle weight 3,500 kg
This page brings together Mowag vehicles not assigned to any named range, including delivery vans and municipal service vehicles as well as the B300A8 model. Mowag was founded in Kreuzlingen in 1950 and specialises in off-road special vehicles for the military, police and public authorities; since 2004 the company has belonged to General Dynamics European Land Systems. The designation B300A8 refers to the series and cylinder count, while W200 denotes a further chassis model of the maker.
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The register lists ten versions with six- to eight-cylinder engines displacing 5,895 cm³. Kerb weights range from 2,270 to 3,250 kg with a uniform gross vehicle weight of 3,500 kg, and widths from 1,940 to 2,100 mm.
Mowag positions itself as a specialist in rugged all-wheel-drive and special-purpose vehicles outside civilian mass production, mainly supplying Swiss authorities, municipalities and the military sector. The delivery vans and municipal service vehicles gathered here show the civilian, municipal side of the company's history alongside the marque's better-known off-road military vehicles.
When buying such rare special vehicles, the condition of the all-wheel drive, transfer case and axles matters most, since these vehicles often worked off-road in continuous service. The frame and floor should be checked for corrosion and earlier repairs, and the brake system for even performance across all axles. Owing to the small production numbers, parts can be sourced almost exclusively through specialist restoration workshops and collectors.
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 8correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,895 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,100 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Wheelbase | 3,250 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 2,270 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 3,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Mowag B300 A8 weigh?
The unladen weight is 2,270 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Mowag B300 A8?
3,500 kg.
What engine does the Mowag B300 A8 have?
8 cylinders, 5,895 cm³ displacement.
When was the Mowag B300 A8 built?
Production years: 1981.
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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