Scania LB 111S38
Built: 1981 · Series: LB
More machines from model year 1981
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Scania LB – the 1970s chassis range: six- and eight-cylinder engines of 7.8 to 14.2 litres, S for sleeper cab, 140 to 229 kW
Scania, founded in 1891 as Vagnfabriks AB i Södertälje and merged in 1911 with the Malmö vehicle maker Scania into Scania-Vabis, introduced the LB range in the 1970s as a chassis for long-haul and construction-site traffic. The first digits of the type designation give, under Scania's own logic, roughly the engine class – 110 and 111 denote the eleven-litre in-line six, 140 and 141 the 14-litre V8 – the S marks a sleeper cab for long-haul use, while vehicles without this suffix had plain day cabs designed for local and construction-site traffic. The two- and three-digit suffixes after the S denote further equipment and power variants within the respective engine class.
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The register lists here 40 versions with 140 to 229 kW from six- and eight-cylinders of 7,790 to 14,200 cm³, unladen weights from 6,040 to 12,905 kg, gross weights from 15,410 to 24,000 kg, lengths from 5,600 to 9,400 mm and widths from 2,350 to 2,550 mm.
The LB range stands at the transition from Scania's older ranges to the two-letter system still known in long-haul traffic today, and with the V8 engine 140 marked the brand's entry into the top-power class alongside Volvo, Mercedes-Benz and MAN.
On used examples of these classics, rust on the frame and cab mounts, the condition of engine and injection pump, gearbox and clutch, and the braking system count; parts run through specialist Scania classic dealers and commercial-vehicle restorers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Scania LB, Scania (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 11,020 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,990 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,800 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,660 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 16,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Scania LB 111S38 weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,660 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Scania LB 111S38?
16,000 kg.
What engine does the Scania LB 111S38 have?
6 cylinders, 11,020 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Scania LB 111S38?
5,990 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the Scania LB 111S38 built?
Production years: 1981.
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.
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Other models in this series
LB 1034
LB 110 .34
LB 11034 S HRE
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LB 111 (S) 54/5400
LB 111 34
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LB 111 S38
LB 11134 S
LB 11134S
LB 111S50/5000
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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