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Scania 85 S50/500

Built: 1975-1975 · Series: L

Source: https://www.scania.com/uk/en/home.html

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The L series from Scania includes the 85 S50/500. Production: 1975. The engine delivers 150 kW, with a displacement of 7,800 cm³. The machine is 7,250 mm long and 2,500 mm wide. The unladen weight is 6,900 kg. The gearbox offers 10 gears. The L series covers 99 models. Rated output within it ranges from 88 to 251 kW; the 85 S50/500 sits in the lower part of that range with 150 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the 80S54/5400 below it with 147 kW and the 80S46 above it with 151 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

Power150 kWcorrect
Displacement7,800 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length7,250 mmcorrect
Width2,500 mmcorrect
Unladen weight6,900 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gears10correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 21.7 kW/t (150 kW / 6.9 t)

Stronger than 22% 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 85 S50/500 have?

The Scania 85 S50/500 delivers 150 kW.

How much does the Scania 85 S50/500 weigh?

The unladen weight is 6,900 kg.

What engine does the Scania 85 S50/500 have?

7,800 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Scania 85 S50/500?

7,250 mm × 2,500 mm.

When was the Scania 85 S50/500 built?

Production years: 1975.

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.

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

,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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