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Scania 50S42

Built: 1970-1972 · Series: L

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With the 50S42, Scania offers a model from the L series. Production: 1970-1972. The engine delivers 96 kW, has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 8,000 cm³. The machine is 7,370 mm long and 2,370 mm wide. The unladen weight is 5,720 kg. The wheelbase measures 4,200 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 12,750 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. The L series covers 99 models. Rated output within it ranges from 88 to 251 kW; the 50S42 sits at the bottom of that range with 96 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the 50S48/4800 below it with 95 kW and the 80S50-150 above it with 110 kW. 7586 Scania models across 18 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 12 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Power96 kWcorrect
Cylinders4correct
Displacement8,000 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length7,370 mmcorrect
Width2,370 mmcorrect
Wheelbase4,200 mmcorrect
Unladen weight5,720 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight12,750 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels4correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 16.8 kW/t (96 kW / 5.7 t)

Stronger than 7% 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 50S42 have?

The Scania 50S42 delivers 96 kW.

How much does the Scania 50S42 weigh?

The unladen weight is 5,720 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Scania 50S42?

12,750 kg.

What engine does the Scania 50S42 have?

4 cylinders, 8,000 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Scania 50S42?

7,370 mm × 2,370 mm.

When was the Scania 50S42 built?

Production years: 1970-1972.

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 12 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.

The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.

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Other models in this series

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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

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