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Scania 50S48/4800

Built: 1969-1973 · Series: L

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The Scania 50S48/4800 is a model in the L series. Production: 1969-1973. The engine delivers 95 kW, has 4 cylinders, with a displacement of 5,200 cm³. The machine is 7,500 mm long and 2,340 mm wide. The unladen weight is 6,000 kg. The gross vehicle weight is 12,000 kg. The gearbox offers 5 gears. The L series covers 99 models. Rated output within it ranges from 88 to 251 kW; the 50S48/4800 sits at the bottom of that range with 95 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the 5546-123/4600-62 below it with 88 kW and the 50S-48 above it with 96 kW. 7586 Scania models across 18 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 9 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Power95 kWcorrect
Cylinders4correct
Displacement5,200 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length7,500 mmcorrect
Width2,340 mmcorrect
Unladen weight6,000 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight12,000 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gears5correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 15.8 kW/t (95 kW / 6 t)

Stronger than 7% of the trucks over 7.5 t in the register — out of 27,962 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Scania 50S48/4800 have?

The Scania 50S48/4800 delivers 95 kW.

How much does the Scania 50S48/4800 weigh?

The unladen weight is 6,000 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Scania 50S48/4800?

12,000 kg.

What engine does the Scania 50S48/4800 have?

4 cylinders, 5,200 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Scania 50S48/4800?

7,500 mm × 2,340 mm.

When was the Scania 50S48/4800 built?

Production years: 1969-1973.

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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This page carries 9 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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