Scania R480 LA4X2MEB
Built: 2009-2012 · Series: R480
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The Scania R480 LA4X2MEB was built from 2009 to 2012 and is a two-axle tractor unit in which only one axle carries load. The length of 5,910 mm and the kerb weight of 7,300 kg are typical for semi-trailer tractors that go on the road without a body and pull a trailer. The permissible gross weight of 19,000 kg refers to the tractor alone.
The six-cylinder engine has 12,222.5 cm³ displacement and delivers 353 kW. That displacement is close to the thirteen-litre block of the family, which was laid out for long-haul work with little weight and good torque. The width of 2,550 mm is regarded as the standard dimension of semi-trailer tractors.
Compared with the 6X2 variants of the series, the 4X2 tractor is lighter and in long-haul traffic with a semi-trailer the most common concept, because it needs no additional axle and so allows more payload in the trailer.
Scania R480 – tractor unit and long-haul truck with R-cab: 480 hp, six- or eight-cylinder engine of 11,700 to 16,000 cm³, gross weight up to 45 tonnes
The Scania R480 carries the tall R-cab for long-haul transport; unlike the older 4-series, from the PGRT generation introduced in 2004 the number in the type designation states engine power in horsepower directly – 480 hp in the case of the R480. The register entries show axle formulas from 4X2 through 6X2 and 6X4 to 8X4, and the cab codes LA, LB and CB for different cab and chassis variants of the same base model.
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The register lists 10 versions here at a uniform 353 kW, with six- or eight-cylinder engines of 11,700 to 16,000 cm³ displacement. Kerb weights range from 7,300 to 26,815 kg, gross vehicle weight from 19,000 to 45,000 kg, lengths from 5,910 to 11,550 mm and widths from 2,500 to 2,600 mm.
As a tractor unit and heavy long-haul truck, the R480 competes with the Mercedes-Benz Actros and the Volvo FH; the choice between the six-cylinder engine and the V8 unit, together with axle formulas up to 8X4, allows use from long-haul combinations to heavy construction and tipper vehicles.
When buying used, the mileage on the engine and the condition of the turbocharger matter, along with corrosion on the frame and cab mounts, play in the air suspension and the tightness of the cooling system, and on the heaviest versions with high gross vehicle weight, the condition of the brakes and axles; spare parts run through the Scania service network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Scania R480, Scania
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 353 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 12,222.5 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 5,910 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 7,300 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 19,000 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 48.4 kW/t (353 kW / 7.3 t)
Stronger than 76% 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 R480 LA4X2MEB have?
The Scania R480 LA4X2MEB delivers 353 kW.
How much does the Scania R480 LA4X2MEB weigh?
The unladen weight is 7,300 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Scania R480 LA4X2MEB?
19,000 kg.
What engine does the Scania R480 LA4X2MEB have?
6 cylinders, 12,222 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Scania R480 LA4X2MEB?
5,910 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Scania R480 LA4X2MEB built?
Production years: 2009-2012.
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 2 recorded sources; 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
R480
R480 8X4
R480 CB10X2/6 HSA
R480 LA4X2MNA
R480 LA6x4MNB
R480 LB
R480 LB10X2/6 HNB
R480 LB6X2HNB
R480 LB6X4HNB
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · speccodex.com (retrieved October 2026) · How we check the data
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