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Scania 81S46

Built: 1980-1980 · Series: L

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The 81S46 from Scania is part of the L series. Production: 1980. The engine delivers 120 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 7,790 cm³. The machine is 7,160 mm long and 2,500 mm wide. The unladen weight is 8,300 kg. The L series covers 99 models. Rated output within it ranges from 88 to 251 kW; the 81S46 sits in the lower part of that range with 120 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the 80S50-150 below it with 110 kW and the 80 S 46/5000 above it with 140 kW. 7586 Scania models across 18 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 7 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Power120 kWcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement7,790 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length7,160 mmcorrect
Width2,500 mmcorrect
Unladen weight8,300 kgcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 14.5 kW/t (120 kW / 8.3 t)

Stronger than 13% 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 81S46 have?

The Scania 81S46 delivers 120 kW.

How much does the Scania 81S46 weigh?

The unladen weight is 8,300 kg.

What engine does the Scania 81S46 have?

6 cylinders, 7,790 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Scania 81S46?

7,160 mm × 2,500 mm.

When was the Scania 81S46 built?

Production years: 1980.

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 7 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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