Scania LA4X2/1
Built: 2001-2004 · Series: LA4X2
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Scania LA4X2 – 4x2 tractor unit: six- and eight-cylinder engines from 12.7 to 16 litres, unladen weight 6.99 to 9.11 tonnes, gross vehicle weight 18.6 to 19 tonnes
LA4X2 denotes in Scania nomenclature a tractor unit (L for truck, A for the fifth-wheel coupling) with two axles and drive to the rear axle. The register groups here five versions, from the base version through the export variant NA 480 to the engine options marked /1, /A8 and /C12. Scania traces back to the Vagnfabriks-Aktiebolaget founded in Malmö in 1891, which merged in 1911 with Vabis's Södertälje plant to form today's company.
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The register lists 5 versions with 12,740 to 16,000cc displacement across six to eight cylinders, unladen weights from 6,990 to 9,110kg, gross vehicle weights from 18,600 to 19,000kg, lengths from 5,980 to 6,950mm and widths from 2,500 to 2,550mm.
The 4x2 tractor unit is the classic standard configuration for European long-haul transport; the engine span from six-cylinder to the eight-cylinder V8 covers, at Scania, the range from standard to high-output long-haul tractors. Hauliers often ran the smaller six-cylinder variants in European regional transport, while the eight-cylinder V8 versions were in demand for international long-haul and heavy-haulage work.
Buying used, check the condition and wear of the fifth-wheel coupling, the clutch and gearbox, the frame for rust, the cab mounts and tilt mechanism, and on the V8 variants the turbocharger and intercooler; spare parts run through the Scania network. The condition of the cab bearings and – on export variants such as NA 480 – the electrics adapted for the respective market are also worth checking.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Scania LA4X2, Scania (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 8correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 15,600 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,000 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,700 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 7,960 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 19,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 89 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Scania LA4X2/1 weigh?
The unladen weight is 7,960 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Scania LA4X2/1?
19,000 kg.
What engine does the Scania LA4X2/1 have?
8 cylinders, 15,600 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Scania LA4X2/1 go?
Top speed is 89 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Scania LA4X2/1?
6,000 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Scania LA4X2/1 built?
Production years: 2001-2004.
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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