Scania P93 ML-A
Built: 1988-1991 · Series: P93
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Scania P93 – the P cab of the 3-series: 8.5-litre engine with 167 to 185 kW, cab heights H, M and L, gross weights from 14,300 to 20,500 kg, 9 versions in the register
The Scania P93 belongs to the 3-series, which Scania introduced in 1988 as the successor to the 2-series. The letter P stands for the low forward-control cab for distribution traffic, the digit 9 names the engine family of 8.5 litres, the 3 the series. The suffixes H, M and L give the cab height – H for high, M for medium, L for low – producing combinations such as ML (medium cab, low chassis) or HL.
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The register lists nine versions with 167 to 185 kW from the 8.5-litre engine, unladen weights from 7,600 to 11,100 kg, gross weights from 14,300 to 20,500 kg, lengths from 6,550 to 9,300 mm and widths from 2,350 to 2,600 mm, depending on the cab variant.
The P cab was Scania's basis for distribution and construction-site traffic, while the taller R and T cabs remained reserved for long-haul work; the P93 thus covered the mid-weight segment of the 3-series before the 4-series followed in 1995 with the P94. The short, low cab eased frequent entry and exit in distribution work and improved sightlines onto loading yards and building sites.
On used examples, operating hours and the condition of the injection pump and turbocharger matter, along with clutch and gearbox, rust on the frame and cab floor, and brakes and suspension under full load; parts run through the Scania dealer and workshop network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Scania P93, Scania (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 176 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 8,480 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,600 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,525 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 9,125 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 20,500 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 19.3 kW/t (176 kW / 9.1 t)
Stronger than 24% 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 P93 ML-A have?
The Scania P93 ML-A delivers 176 kW.
How much does the Scania P93 ML-A weigh?
The unladen weight is 9,125 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Scania P93 ML-A?
20,500 kg.
What engine does the Scania P93 ML-A have?
6 cylinders, 8,480 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Scania P93 ML-A?
6,600 mm × 2,525 mm.
When was the Scania P93 ML-A built?
Production years: 1988-1991.
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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This page carries 8 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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