Scania L50 S 4,2/4200
Built: 1973 · Series: L50
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Scania L50 – bonneted L-series truck from the 1960s: 95 kW four-cylinder of 5.2-litre displacement, 11,380 to 12,000 kg gross weight
The L-series was Scania's bonneted range of the 1950s to 1970s, with the engine hood ahead of the cab instead of the later cab-over layout. The L50 was one of the smaller models in this range, with a four-cylinder diesel of 5.2-litre displacement and 95 kW output. Suffixes such as S on some versions, and figure combinations like 54-116-540 in the register's model names, point to the wheelbase, gearbox or rear-axle ratio of the particular version.
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The register lists here 4 versions with an output of 95 kW from the 5,200 cm³ four-cylinder, unladen weights from 4,850 to 5,350 kg, gross weights from 11,380 to 12,000 kg, lengths from 6,300 to 6,900 mm and widths from 2,230 to 2,500 mm.
In the 1960s, the L50 was a medium-payload truck for distribution traffic and municipal duties, competing directly with Volvo's bonneted L-series and with Mercedes-Benz. The bonneted layout eased engine access for servicing, at the cost of load length compared with a cab-over of the same overall length.
On a used L50, the key checks are corrosion on the frame and cab mounting, the condition of the mechanical injection pump and the braking system, and leaks from the engine and gearbox. Parts for the four-cylinder diesel of this generation are today mostly available through specialist vintage Scania dealers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Scania L50, Scania (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 95 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 5,200 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,850 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 5,350 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 11,950 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 10correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 17.8 kW/t (95 kW / 5.3 t)
Stronger than 5% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,242 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Scania L50 S 4,2/4200 have?
The Scania L50 S 4,2/4200 delivers 95 kW.
How much does the Scania L50 S 4,2/4200 weigh?
The unladen weight is 5,350 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Scania L50 S 4,2/4200?
11,950 kg.
What engine does the Scania L50 S 4,2/4200 have?
4 cylinders, 5,200 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Scania L50 S 4,2/4200?
6,850 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the Scania L50 S 4,2/4200 built?
Production years: 1973.
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 9 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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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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