Scania R164 580
Built: 2003-2004 · Series: R164
More machines from model year 2003
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Scania R164 – the collective page of the 16-litre articulated tractor of the 4-series, R cab with flat cab floor, 353 to 426 kW, eight-cylinders up to 16,000 cm³, gross weight from 19 to 37 tonnes
The Scania R164 belongs to the 4-series introduced in 1995, whose type logic uses the first two digits for the engine displacement in litres and the last digit for the power grade within that displacement; 164 thus denotes the 16-litre V8 in its top grade. The R cab is Scania's flagship cab with a flat cab floor for long-haul transport, the most comfortable choice above the lower P and the construction-site G cab.
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The register lists here 17 versions with 353 to 426 kW from eight-cylinders of 15,600 to 16,000 cm³, unladen weights from 8,093 to 27,040 kg, gross weights from 19,000 to 37,000 kg, lengths from 5,950 to 9,760 mm and widths from 2,500 to 2,550 mm.
The 16-litre V8 was and remains Scania's answer to the heaviest articulated-tractor and heavy-haulage tasks; the 4-series with the R164 set, alongside the Actros and Volvo FH, the standard for European long-haul transport in the 1990s with a flat cab floor and a parking heater as everyday equipment.
On a used example, on the V8 mileage and the condition of the turbocharger and injection pump matter, on the chassis and axles rust and wear of the air-suspension bellows, on the gearbox the clutch at high mileage and the history of engine and gearbox overhauls, which are common given the age of this fleet; parts run through Scania's dense workshop network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Scania R164, Scania (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 8correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 16,000 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 9,600 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 6,050 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 11,385 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 27,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 10correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 90 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Scania R164 580 weigh?
The unladen weight is 11,385 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Scania R164 580?
27,000 kg.
What engine does the Scania R164 580 have?
8 cylinders, 16,000 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Scania R164 580 go?
Top speed is 90 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Scania R164 580?
9,600 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Scania R164 580 built?
Production years: 2003-2004.
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 11 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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Other models in this series
R164
R164 480
R164 8X4
R164 G
R164 GA6X2NB 580
R164 GA6X4NA 480
R164 GB
R164 GB6X2NB 480
R164 GB6X2NB 580
R164 GB6X2NZ 480
R164 GB8X4NB 480
R164 LA4X2NA 480
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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