Scania P280 DB4X2MLB
Built: 2009 · Series: P280
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The Scania P280 DB4X2MLB from 2009 is a two-axle truck with the code DB for the chassis with a low cab. The number 280 in the name stands for the rated output in PS; the dataset gives 206 kW. The engine has 9,290 cm³ displacement, which fits the five-cylinder generation of the P series that drew its output from somewhat more volume in the late years of the dataset.
The vehicle is 7,950 mm long and 2,550 mm wide. The kerb weight of 13,340 kg against a permissible gross weight of 18,000 kg suggests that a heavy body was intended, such as a crane body or a chassis for special vehicles; the payload is correspondingly small.
Compared with the lower step the P280 sits one power step higher and shows how Scania graded the middle class of the P series in small steps. The vehicle suits above all operators using auxiliary equipment such as cranes or tail lifts, who therefore watch body weight rather than load.
Scania P280 – low P cab rated at 280 hp: five- and six-cylinder engines from 6.7 to 9.3 litres, chassis from two-axle distribution trucks to long tractor units over 29 tonnes
Scania has always graded its cabs by height: P denotes the low cab, R the high cab and T the bonneted version, while the trailing number on current series states the power in horsepower. The P280 therefore carries an engine of roughly 280 hp in the low cab, built for distribution work and municipal bodies with frequent entry and exit. The variants P280, P280 B4X2NA, P280 DB, P280 DB4X2MLB and P280 LA show how drive formula (4X2), suspension and body height combine in the type designation.
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The register lists 5 versions with around 206 kW from five- and six-cylinder engines of 6,690 to 9,291 cm³, kerb weights of 6,700 to 19,595 kg, gross vehicle weights of 18,000 to 29,000 kg, lengths of 5,940 to 11,990 mm and widths of 2,550 to 2,600 mm.
The P280 occupies the lower power class in Scania's range for distribution transport, furniture haulage and municipal vehicles, competing there with similarly powered ranges from MAN, Volvo and Mercedes-Benz; the low cab eases access on bodies with frequent entry.
When buying used, the clutch and automatic gearbox deserve close attention given frequent pulling away in distribution work, as do the brakes and suspension on the heavier three-axle and tractor-unit variants; parts are available throughout the Scania dealer network, including for the smaller five-cylinder engines.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Scania P280, Scania (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 206 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 9,290 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 7,950 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 13,340 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 18,000 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 15.4 kW/t (206 kW / 13.3 t)
Stronger than 31% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,241 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Scania P280 DB4X2MLB have?
The Scania P280 DB4X2MLB delivers 206 kW.
How much does the Scania P280 DB4X2MLB weigh?
The unladen weight is 13,340 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Scania P280 DB4X2MLB?
18,000 kg.
What engine does the Scania P280 DB4X2MLB have?
9,290 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Scania P280 DB4X2MLB?
7,950 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Scania P280 DB4X2MLB built?
Production years: 2009.
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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