Scania L56
Built: 1962-1962 · Series: Trucks over 12 t (Class N3)
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Reading a Scania — what 93, 113, 124 and 142 tell you
Scania type designations are not arbitrary but a system: the leading digits give the displacement in litres, the last one the series. A 113 is therefore an eleven-litre from the 3-series, a 143 a fourteen-litre of the same generation, a 124 a twelve-litre from the 4-series. The 142, in turn, is a fourteen-litre of the older 2-series. Learn this once and every Scania plate becomes readable.
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The 3-series arrived in 1988 and was replaced by the 4-series in 1995. It covered a remarkable span: from 9 litres with 230 hp to the 14-litre V8 with 500 hp — the same series, from distribution work to heavy haulage. The 3-series was voted Truck of the Year in 1989, cited for ride comfort and economical, reliable engines.
With the 3-series Scania also introduced the Streamline name. Behind it lay more than cosmetics: a revised bumper, a redesigned grille with lower drag and an improved wind deflector on the driver's side. Inside came a curved dashboard, and the engines were reworked.
For the used market this means: two generation changes and some fifteen years of development lie between a 142 and a 124, even though both carry fourteen- and twelve-litre numbers. The number alone says nothing about age — the final digit does.
Many entries in this class come from official registration data. Dimensions, weights and axle counts are reliable; the exact engine variant of an individual vehicle is not always recorded.
Sources: Wikipedia: Scania Serie 3, Wikipedia (englisch), eurotransport
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 7,800 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 7,150 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,450 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 4,600 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,730 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 12,600 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 90 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Scania L56 weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,730 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Scania L56?
12,600 kg.
What engine does the Scania L56 have?
6 cylinders, 7,800 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Scania L56 go?
Top speed is 90 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Scania L56?
7,150 mm × 2,450 mm.
When was the Scania L56 built?
Production years: 1962.
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 11 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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