Naw LU 1720
Built: 1991 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1991
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NAW – other models: Swiss heavy trucks from the Nutzfahrzeuggesellschaft Arbon & Wetzikon, six-cylinder with 5.96-litre displacement, gross weight 10,200 to 18,000 kg
NAW, the Nutzfahrzeuggesellschaft Arbon & Wetzikon, was formed in 1982 as the successor to Swiss truck production by Saurer and Mercedes-Benz and built heavy trucks for the Swiss and neighbouring markets until production ended in 2003. This page gathers the versions of the brand the register could not assign to a named range, including the BH2 and LU 1720 types. Production took place in Arbon on Lake Constance, the traditional home of the Swiss commercial-vehicle industry, where Saurer had built trucks since the early twentieth century.
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The register lists 2 versions here with a six-cylinder engine of 5,955 cc, kerb weights from 6,755 to 9,940 kg, gross vehicle weights from 10,200 to 18,000 kg, a length of 8,350 mm and widths from 2,300 to 2,500 mm.
NAW trucks were common in Switzerland as rugged construction and haulage vehicles, where narrow mountain-pass roads and alpine terrain placed high demands on the drivetrain and brakes, and they competed there, alongside the Saurer successors, with Mercedes-Benz and MAN.
For a used example of these now rare vehicles, check for rust on the chassis and cab, the condition of the engine, gearbox and brake system, and parts supply, which since NAW production ended has been possible only through remaining stock and commercial-vehicle specialists.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: NAW (weitere Modelle)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
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| Wheelbase | 3,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 9,940 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 18,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Naw LU 1720 weigh?
The unladen weight is 9,940 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Naw LU 1720?
18,000 kg.
What engine does the Naw LU 1720 have?
6 cylinders.
When was the Naw LU 1720 built?
Production years: 1991.
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.
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