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Scania 3 M 6X2 AL 60178

Built: 1988-1988 · Series: P

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The 3 M 6X2 AL 60178 from Scania is part of the P series. Production: 1988. The engine has 6 cylinders. The machine is 2,500 mm wide. The unladen weight is 8,200 kg. The wheelbase measures 5,960 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 23,800 kg. The machine runs on 6 wheels. The P series covers 1085 models. Unladen weight within it ranges from 5,940 to 47,750 kg; the 3 M 6X2 AL 60178 sits at the bottom of that range with 8,200 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the 250 B6x2*4NA below it with 8,182 kg and the 94 DA 4X2 NA 230 above it with 8,275 kg. Gross vehicle weight within it ranges from 10,000 to 50,000 kg; here the 3 M 6X2 AL 60178 sits in the lower part of that range with 23,800 kg. 11893 Scania models across 91 series are on record.

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

Cylinders6correct

Dimensions and weights

Width2,500 mmcorrect
Wheelbase5,960 mmcorrect
Unladen weight8,200 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight23,800 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels6correct

Frequently asked questions

How much does the Scania 3 M 6X2 AL 60178 weigh?

The unladen weight is 8,200 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Scania 3 M 6X2 AL 60178?

23,800 kg.

What engine does the Scania 3 M 6X2 AL 60178 have?

6 cylinders.

When was the Scania 3 M 6X2 AL 60178 built?

Production years: 1988.

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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