Scania R480 LB6X4HNB
Built: 2011 · Series: R480
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The Scania R480 LB6X4HNB dates from 2011 and is a three-axle version with two driven rear axles. The length of 8,545 mm shows a compact tractor that, with two driven axles, delivers traction even on soft ground and in the timber or building-materials trade. At 2,550 mm wide it stays within the usual limits.
The engine has 12,740 cm³ displacement and delivers 353 kW. The kerb weight of 15,440 kg and the permissible gross weight of 29,000 kg give a theoretically limited payload, small for heavy transport and swap bodies but irrelevant for tractors with a three-axle trailer, because the load rests on the trailer.
Compared with the 6X2 version both rear axles are driven here. That raises traction when starting with heavy trailers and off-road but costs fuel and adds vehicle weight. For firms that also drive forest tracks and building roads this is the suitable configuration of the R480 line.
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 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 12,740 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,545 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 15,440 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 29,000 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 22.9 kW/t (353 kW / 15.4 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 LB6X4HNB have?
The Scania R480 LB6X4HNB delivers 353 kW.
How much does the Scania R480 LB6X4HNB weigh?
The unladen weight is 15,440 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Scania R480 LB6X4HNB?
29,000 kg.
What engine does the Scania R480 LB6X4HNB have?
12,740 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Scania R480 LB6X4HNB?
8,545 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Scania R480 LB6X4HNB built?
Production years: 2011.
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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