Scania P270 4X2
Built: 2007-2008 · Series: P270
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The Scania P270 4X2 was built from 2007 to 2008 and is a two-axle truck of the middle power class. The number in the name stands for PS output; the dataset gives 198 kW. The five-cylinder engine has 8,870 cm³ displacement, a unit that Scania lays out for distribution and municipal vehicles with low fuel consumption and a good torque curve.
The vehicle is 7,200 mm long and 2,500 mm wide; that is compact for a two-axle truck with a body and suits inner-city traffic. The kerb weight is 9,025 kg and the permissible gross weight 19,500 kg, leaving about ten tonnes of payload. That is the typical class for beverage and general-cargo distribution.
Within the P series the P270 is the lower power step below the next step up. It shares its build with the P-series cab but is intended for operators who value maximum economy over peak output.
Scania P270 – distribution and construction chassis with P-cab: 270 hp five- and six-cylinder of 8.9 litres, 4X2 and 6X2 axle formulas, gross weights from 18,200 to 26,500 kg
The Scania P270 carries the P-cab, the short and low forward-control cab of Scania's range programmes for distribution work, construction sites and municipal service. The number 270 gives the engine output in horsepower; the axle formulas 4X2 and 6X2 in the model designations state the number of axles and driven axles of the respective chassis, and the suffix SCAPP denotes special chassis equipment.
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The register lists 7 versions with 198 kW from five- and six-cylinder engines of 8,867 to 8,870 cc. Kerb weights range from 6,630 to 11,160 kg, gross vehicle weights from 18,200 to 26,500 kg. Lengths run from 5,790 to 9,725 mm, widths from 2,500 to 2,600 mm.
With the P-cab, the P270 covers the segment occupied by the short-cab Mercedes-Benz Actros and the P-cab Volvo FE/FM; as a chassis for tipper, concrete-mixer and municipal bodies it is widespread in construction traffic.
On a used example, checks should cover corrosion on the frame outriggers and spring brackets, the condition of the clutch and gearbox under frequent loaded pull-away, sealing of the charge-air cooler and turbocharger, and on 6X2 chassis the condition of the tag axle; spare parts are widely available through Scania's service network.
With gross vehicle weights from 18,200 to 26,500 kg, these chassis belong to EU class N3 (over 12 t); operating them requires a category CE driving licence, a tachograph and compliance with driving and rest times, plus, on toll roads, a distance-based toll. The P-cab without a sleeping berth suits the chassis to day work, while air suspension on the rear axle combines ride comfort with the reserve needed for high axle loads on construction-site tracks.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Scania P270
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 198 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 5correct |
| Displacement | 8,870 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 7,200 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 9,025 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 19,500 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 21.9 kW/t (198 kW / 9 t)
Stronger than 30% 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 P270 4X2 have?
The Scania P270 4X2 delivers 198 kW.
How much does the Scania P270 4X2 weigh?
The unladen weight is 9,025 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Scania P270 4X2?
19,500 kg.
What engine does the Scania P270 4X2 have?
5 cylinders, 8,870 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Scania P270 4X2?
7,200 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the Scania P270 4X2 built?
Production years: 2007-2008.
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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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · speccodex.com (retrieved October 2026) · How we check the data
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