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Scania 490 8x4

Built: 2015-2015 · Series: G

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The Scania 490 8x4 belongs to the G series. Production: 2015. The engine delivers 360 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 13,000 cm³. The machine is 11,400 mm long and 2,600 mm wide. The unladen weight is 26,600 kg. The gross vehicle weight is 37,000 kg. The G series covers 265 models. Rated output within it ranges from 140 to 412 kW; the 490 8x4 sits in the upper part of that range with 360 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the 8X4 below it with 353 kW and the 500 6X2 above it with 368 kW. 7586 Scania models across 18 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 8 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Power360 kWcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement13,000 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length11,400 mmcorrect
Width2,600 mmcorrect
Unladen weight26,600 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight37,000 kgcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 13.5 kW/t (360 kW / 26.6 t)

Stronger than 81% of the trucks over 7.5 t in the register — out of 27,776 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Scania 490 8x4 have?

The Scania 490 8x4 delivers 360 kW.

How much does the Scania 490 8x4 weigh?

The unladen weight is 26,600 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Scania 490 8x4?

37,000 kg.

What engine does the Scania 490 8x4 have?

6 cylinders, 13,000 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Scania 490 8x4?

11,400 mm × 2,600 mm.

When was the Scania 490 8x4 built?

Production years: 2015.

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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Other models in this series

10X4*6

230 B 4X2

230E

270 4X2

270E

280 4X2

280 B 4X2

280 B 6X2/4

280 B6x2*4NA

280 B6x2*4NB

300E

320 A 6X2/4

Sources: [1]

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