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Scania 50S48

Built: 1969-1974 · Series: L

Source: https://www.scania.com/se/sv/home/newsroom/campaigns/heavy-d

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The Scania 50S48 belongs to the L series. Production: 1969-1974. The engine has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 5,200 cm³. The machine is 7,710 mm long and 2,400 mm wide. The unladen weight is 5,497 kg. The wheelbase measures 4,770 mm. Top speed is 90 km/h. The gross vehicle weight is 11,990 kg. The machine runs on 6 wheels. The L series covers 99 models. Unladen weight within it ranges from 4,035 to 17,100 kg; the 50S48 sits at the bottom of that range with 5,497 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the 50 S 48/4800 below it with 5,400 kg and the 5546-123/4600-62 above it with 5,500 kg. 7586 Scania models across 18 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 11 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Cylinders4correct
Displacement5,200 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length7,710 mmcorrect
Width2,400 mmcorrect
Wheelbase4,770 mmcorrect
Unladen weight5,497 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight11,990 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels6correct
Top speed90 km/hcorrect

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Scania 50S48 weigh?

The unladen weight is 5,497 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Scania 50S48?

11,990 kg.

What engine does the Scania 50S48 have?

4 cylinders, 5,200 cm³ displacement.

How fast does the Scania 50S48 go?

Top speed is 90 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the Scania 50S48?

7,710 mm × 2,400 mm.

When was the Scania 50S48 built?

Production years: 1969-1974.

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 11 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

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110S

110S42

110S46/4600

111 46

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