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Scania 5048A

Built: 1971-1974 · Series: L

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The 5048A from Scania is part of the L series. Production: 1971-1974. The engine has 4 cylinders. The machine is 2,590 mm wide. The unladen weight is 5,040 kg. The wheelbase measures 4,800 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 12,750 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. The L series covers 99 models. Unladen weight within it ranges from 4,035 to 17,100 kg; the 5048A sits at the bottom of that range with 5,040 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the 50 S 42/4200 below it with 5,025 kg and the 36/42 above it with 5,060 kg. 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

Cylinders4correct

Dimensions and weights

Width2,590 mmcorrect
Wheelbase4,800 mmcorrect
Unladen weight5,040 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight12,750 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels4correct

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Scania 5048A weigh?

The unladen weight is 5,040 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Scania 5048A?

12,750 kg.

What engine does the Scania 5048A have?

4 cylinders.

When was the Scania 5048A built?

Production years: 1971-1974.

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

,P,G,R S-SERIEN,R500

110 42

110 46

110 S 42

110 S 42/4200

110 S 46/4600

110 S46

110-S-46-LAV/4200

110S

110S42

110S46/4600

111 46

Sources: [1]

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