Scania R420 6X2
Built: 2008 · Series: R420
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The Scania R420 6X2 from 2008 belongs to the R series, for which Scania uses the high cab for long-haul work. The number in the name stands for rated output in PS; the dataset gives 309 kW. The six-cylinder engine has 11,700 cm³ displacement and sits in the range of the typical eleven-litre units that Scania offers as a middle path between consumption and pulling power in long-haul transport.
The axle configuration 6X2 refers to three axles of which only one is driven. The vehicle is 8,640 mm long and 2,550 mm wide. That length is rather compact for a three-axle truck with a large cab and points to a tractor unit or a shorter chassis body.
The dataset also states a kerb weight of 17,790 kg. Compared with neighbouring entries of the R series that value looks high, so it should be checked against the vehicle papers if needed. As the base model of the R420 line, the entry shows the standard version to which variants such as the LB version relate.
Scania R420 – high-output 4-series with R-cab: 12-litre inline-six rated around 309 kW, multi-axle chassis for combination haulage, gross weights up to 47,200 kg
The Scania R420 also comes from the 4-series programme launched in 1995 with the R-cab for long-haul work; the number 420 denotes engine output in horsepower under Scania's convention, rather than the engine family as in the smaller series. The R420 is powered by Scania's twelve-litre inline six, which at this output level produces around 309 kW. The axle formulas in the model names – 6X2, 6X4, 8X4 – indicate three- and four-axle chassis with varying numbers of driven axles, typical of heavy haulage and timber transport in Scandinavia.
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The register lists 9 versions with around 309 kW from six-cylinder engines of 11,700 to 12,742 cc. Kerb weights range from 7,960 to 22,570 kg, gross vehicle weights from 18,600 to 47,200 kg; the latter figure corresponds to multi-axle chassis for trailer or semi-trailer combinations. Lengths run from 6,155 to 11,650 mm, widths from 2,500 to 2,600 mm.
At 309 kW, the R420 was among the more powerful variants of the 4-series and was aimed at heavy long-haul and construction transport, and, in multi-axle form, at Scandinavian combination haulage with trailers exceeding the standard 40-tonne limit. Competitors included the Volvo FH12/FH16 and the heavier versions from MAN and Mercedes-Benz.
On used examples, it is worth checking the frame and trailer coupling for cracks, particularly on multi-axle construction and timber-transport chassis with high drawbar loads. The twelve-litre engine calls for checks of the turbocharger, charge-air cooler and injection system; the brakes should be inspected especially carefully given the high gross weights. Parts are well supported through Scania's service network, and the robust 4-series platform is also routinely serviced by independent workshops.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Scania R420, Scania (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 309 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 11,700 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,640 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 17,790 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 17.4 kW/t (309 kW / 17.8 t)
Stronger than 57% 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 R420 6X2 have?
The Scania R420 6X2 delivers 309 kW.
How much does the Scania R420 6X2 weigh?
The unladen weight is 17,790 kg.
What engine does the Scania R420 6X2 have?
11,700 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Scania R420 6X2?
8,640 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Scania R420 6X2 built?
Production years: 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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