Scania 124 GB6X2/390+132
Built: 1997-2000 · Series: P
More machines from model year 1997
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Scania P — the low cab for distribution and construction
P is Scania's lowest cab step. The entry sits lower than on G, R and S, and so does the roof. That is exactly its purpose: anyone climbing in and out twenty times a day saves a step at every stop. Urban distribution, municipal bodies, construction vehicles — that is where the P works.
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The second property is clearance height. Low gateways, underground car parks, hall entrances and tight construction sites impose a limit that a long-haul cab exceeds. Anyone who regularly has to pass under structures chooses the P not to save money but because the bigger house does not fit.
As with every Scania model, the number after the letter is engine output in horsepower, not weight. A P 280 has 280 hp. Gross vehicle weight does not appear in the designation — it follows from the axle configuration and body and must be read from the papers.
For used purchases the cab variant is worth a look. The P comes with different roof heights and as a short, day or sleeper cab. Two vehicles, both P 280, can differ markedly inside. Anyone needing the vehicle for long days should check cab length, not just the designation.
One closing point of orientation: P and G overlap in application more than the letters suggest. The G offers more headroom across a similar field of work. Anyone torn between them is usually deciding entry height against interior space — not power.
Sources: Scania Group: P-series, Scania UK
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 265 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 11,700 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,450 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,505 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 11,300 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 29,000 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 23.5 kW/t (265 kW / 11.3 t)
Stronger than 43% of the trucks over 7.5 t in the register — out of 25,424 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Scania 124 GB6X2/390+132 have?
The Scania 124 GB6X2/390+132 delivers 265 kW.
How much does the Scania 124 GB6X2/390+132 weigh?
The unladen weight is 11,300 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Scania 124 GB6X2/390+132?
29,000 kg.
What engine does the Scania 124 GB6X2/390+132 have?
11,700 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Scania 124 GB6X2/390+132?
8,450 mm × 2,505 mm.
When was the Scania 124 GB6X2/390+132 built?
Production years: 1997-2000.
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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Other models in this series
(11,12) C-6X2
(11,12) C-6X4
(11,12) C-8X4
(11,12) D-6X2
(11,12) L-6X2
(11,12) L-6X4
(11,12) L-8X2
(11,12)L-8X4
,G,R-SERIEN, R620
11 CB-A-ASA10-6X2/390+135
11 CB-A-ASA10-6X2/390+136
11 CB-SCAPP-6X2/390+132
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