Scania R500
Built: 2005-2026 · Series: R500
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Scania R500 – the collective page of tractor units and trucks with about 500 hp, six- and eight-cylinder engines of 12.7 to 16.4 litres, the XT construction version and the Longline cab, gross weights up to 47 tonnes
This page gathers the Scania R500, the 500 hp power step of the R range the Swedish maker from Södertälje introduced in 2004. The number 500 in the type designation gives the approximate engine output in hp, the axle formula (4X2, 6X2, 6X4, 8x4, 10X4) the number of driven and steered axles; LA and LB mark different chassis versions. The model list also contains the XT construction version for construction and off-road use and the Longliner cab, an extended long-haul cab for especially generous space in the driver's cab.
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The register lists here 29 versions with outputs from 368 to 390 kW from six- and eight-cylinders of 12,742 to 16,400 cm³, unladen weights from 7,400 to 37,575 kg, gross weights from 19,000 to 47,000 kg, lengths from 5,890 to 12,000 mm and widths from 2,500 to 2,600 mm.
For years the R range was Scania's flagship in long-haul transport, and the 500 hp step is among the most frequently chosen engines for tractor units in European road haulage; the XT version also opened the range to construction and municipal use.
On used examples, operating hours and mileage, the condition of the engine and turbocharger, the transmission (manual or automated Opticruise), air suspension and the fifth wheel, and the electronics and exhaust aftertreatment count; parts run through the dense Scania service network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Scania R500, Scania (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 368 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 8correct |
| Displacement | 16,400 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 12,000 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,600 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 8,450 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 37,575 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 47,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 12correct |
|---|---|
| Wheels | 14correct |
| Top speed | 107 km/hcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 9.8 kW/t (368 kW / 37.6 t)
Stronger than 80% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,241 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Scania R500 have?
The Scania R500 delivers 368 kW.
How much does the Scania R500 weigh?
The unladen weight is 37,575 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Scania R500?
47,000 kg.
What engine does the Scania R500 have?
8 cylinders, 16,400 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Scania R500 go?
Top speed is 107 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Scania R500?
12,000 mm × 2,600 mm.
When was the Scania R500 built?
Production years: 2005-2026.
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 15 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
R500 , UOPLYST
R500 10X4
R500 6X2
R500 6X4
R500 A6X2NB
R500 B6X2NB
R500 CB6X2HNA
R500 CB6X2HSA
R500 LA
R500 LA 4X2MNA
R500 LA 6X2HNB
R500 LA4X2MNA
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