Scania 3M 6X2/4 AL 70180
Built: 1990-1991 · Series: P
More machines from model year 1990
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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
| Cylinders | 6correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
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| Wheelbase | 4,600 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 12,394 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 25,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 6correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Scania 3M 6X2/4 AL 70180 weigh?
The unladen weight is 12,394 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Scania 3M 6X2/4 AL 70180?
25,000 kg.
What engine does the Scania 3M 6X2/4 AL 70180 have?
6 cylinders.
When was the Scania 3M 6X2/4 AL 70180 built?
Production years: 1990-1991.
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 8 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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