Scania LS111 S42-6X2
Built: 1979 · Series: LS111
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Scania LS111 – first '1-series' with an 11-litre six-cylinder: 218 kW output, 22,000 to 24,500 kg gross weight, tractor and dropside versions
The LS111 belongs to Scania's first '1-series', which replaced the older L-series in the late 1960s and introduced with it the 11-litre six-cylinder engine that gave the range the number 111 in its type designation. Versions such as S42-6X2 and S46-6X2 further show the axle configuration with a tandem rear axle, while the figures after the slash, such as 4600+1320, give the wheelbase and overhang in millimetres.
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The register lists here 5 versions with an output of 218 kW from a six-cylinder of 11,000 to 11,020 cm³, unladen weights from 8,650 to 12,000 kg, gross weights from 22,000 to 24,500 kg, lengths from 8,262 to 10,550 mm and widths from 2,500 to 2,550 mm.
With the 11-litre engine and gross weights up to 24.5 tonnes, the LS111 targeted long-haul transport and heavy construction hauling, competing with the Volvo F88 and the heavy MAN ranges of the time. The 6X2 configuration with a steered or liftable tandem axle noticeably increased the permissible payload over two-axle chassis.
On a used LS111, the tandem axle with its steering or lift mechanism deserves particular attention, along with the condition of the clutch and gearbox and corrosion on the frame and leaf-spring mounts. Parts for the 11-litre six-cylinder remain available through the Scania network and specialist commercial-vehicle parts suppliers, even though the range now counts as a classic.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Scania LS111, Scania (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 218 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 11,020 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,262 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,540 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 10,100 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 24,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 10correct |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 21.6 kW/t (218 kW / 10.1 t)
Stronger than 33% 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 LS111 S42-6X2 have?
The Scania LS111 S42-6X2 delivers 218 kW.
How much does the Scania LS111 S42-6X2 weigh?
The unladen weight is 10,100 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Scania LS111 S42-6X2?
24,500 kg.
What engine does the Scania LS111 S42-6X2 have?
6 cylinders, 11,020 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Scania LS111 S42-6X2?
8,262 mm × 2,540 mm.
When was the Scania LS111 S42-6X2 built?
Production years: 1979.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
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- 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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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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