Scania R144 L
Built: 1999 · Series: R144
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Scania R144 – the 14-litre V8 tractor unit from the 4-series: 338 to 390 kW, 18.6 to 39-tonne gross vehicle weight, 4x2 and 6x2 axle configurations
The Scania R144 belongs to the 4-series, which Scania introduced in 1995 as the successor to the 3-series; R denotes the tallest, flat-floor cab version in the range, the digit group 144 the 14-litre V8 engine. Scania builds its heavy trucks in Södertälje, Sweden; the axle configurations in the model names (4x2, 6x2) and the codes NA, NB and NZ denote chassis and suspension variants. Scania was founded in 1891 in Södertälje and traces its roots to the 1911 merger with Vabis; the company's griffin emblem still adorns the bonnet today.
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The register lists 12 versions here with 338 to 390 kW from eight-cylinder engines of 14,000 to 14,200 cc, kerb weights of 7,667 to 19,535 kg, gross vehicle weights of 18,600 to 39,000 kg, lengths of 5,900 to 10,260 mm and widths of 2,500 to 2,550 mm.
The 4-series' 14-litre V8 was Scania's answer to demand for more power in long-haul and heavy-haulage transport, and pitted the brand against the Volvo FH16 and the V8-engined Mercedes-Benz Actros. It replaced the previously smaller straight-six as the range's top engine and was later joined by 16-litre variants.
On a used V8 Scania, key points are engine condition and mileage, the tightness of the turbocharger and charge-air cooler, wear on the clutch and gearbox, and corrosion on the frame and mounted equipment; Scania's dealer network still stocks parts for the older 4-series models.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Scania R144, Scania (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 338 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8correct |
| Displacement | 14,190 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 9,250 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 10,150 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 26,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 13correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 33.3 kW/t (338 kW / 10.2 t)
Stronger than 69% 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 R144 L have?
The Scania R144 L delivers 338 kW.
How much does the Scania R144 L weigh?
The unladen weight is 10,150 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Scania R144 L?
26,500 kg.
What engine does the Scania R144 L have?
8 cylinders, 14,190 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Scania R144 L?
9,250 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Scania R144 L built?
Production years: 1999.
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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Other models in this series
R144
R144 460
R144 GB-A/194+436+136
R144 GB6X2NZ 460
R144 GB6X2NZ 530
R144 LA
R144 LA4X2NA 530
R144 LA4X2NA 71115
R144 LA4X2NB 530
R144 LA6X2NA 460
R144 LB6X2LB 460
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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