Saurer Berna 5DM
Built: 1973 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1973
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Saurer-Berna – other models: the collective page of the Swiss trucks from Arbon and Olten outside the named ranges, the 2VM, 4.5t 4x4 and 5DM, six-cylinders of 8,100 to 11,940 cm³, gross weight 11,990 to 16,000 kg
This page gathers the Saurer-Berna trucks the register could not assign to a named range – the 2DM 2VM, 2VM, 4.5t 4x4 and Saurer 5DM. Saurer of Arbon on Lake Constance and Berna of Olten were two Swiss truck makers that merged in 1929 and built heavy commercial vehicles together under the Saurer name into the 1980s, before the truck division ended in 1982.
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The register lists here 4 versions from six-cylinders of 8,100 to 11,940 cm³, unladen weights from 6,700 to 8,425 kg, gross weights from 11,990 to 16,000 kg, lengths from 7,150 to 7,590 mm and widths from 2,300 to 2,350 mm.
Saurer trucks shaped Swiss long-haul and construction-site transport for decades and were known for their rugged build and in-house diesel engines; after truck production ended, the plant passed in part into the commercial-vehicle division of Mercedes-Benz, while the Saurer name today stands for textile machinery.
On these Swiss classics, the condition of the Saurer six-cylinder engine and its injection, the gearbox and clutch, the frame and axles, and corrosion of the cab and bed all count; spare parts today are only obtainable through Swiss classic-vehicle specialists and reproduction.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Saurer Berna (weitere Modelle), Saurer (Wikipedia)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 11,940 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 7,590 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,340 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 4,560 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 8,425 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 16,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 6correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Saurer Berna 5DM weigh?
The unladen weight is 8,425 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Saurer Berna 5DM?
16,000 kg.
What engine does the Saurer Berna 5DM have?
6 cylinders, 11,940 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Saurer Berna 5DM?
7,590 mm × 2,340 mm.
When was the Saurer Berna 5DM built?
Production years: 1973.
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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