Scania RA 4X2 AZ
Built: 1982 · Series: RA 4X2
More machines from model year 1982
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Scania RA 4X2 – tractor units with two-axle and three-axle chassis, the SZM code for tractor unit, six- and eight-cylinder engines of 9 to 14.2 litres
The RA range brings together Scania tractor units with two-axle and three-axle chassis; the 4X2 or 6X2 axle configuration in the type designation gives the number of axles and driven wheels. The SZM suffix stands for the German Sattelzugmaschine, meaning tractor unit, and denotes chassis without their own load area, designed to run with a semi-trailer; A and Z in the further codes distinguish chassis and body variants for different fifth-wheel heights and axle-load distributions.
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The register lists here 11 versions from six- to eight-cylinders of 9,000 to 14,190 cm³, unladen weights from 6,172 to 11,300 kg, gross weights from 16,500 to 26,000 kg and lengths from 5,930 to 6,670 mm.
The RA tractor units covered the medium and heavy segment of distribution and long-haul transport at Scania, with a focus on hauliers switching between two- and three-axle tractors depending on the job.
On used examples, operating hours and engine condition, wear on the fifth wheel, the condition of the clutch, brakes and suspension, and rust on the frame around the fifth-wheel plate all count; parts run through the Scania network.
With gross vehicle weights from 16,500 to 26,000 kg, these tractor units belong to EU class N3 (over 12 t); operating them requires a category CE driving licence, a tachograph and compliance with driving and rest times. Unlike a rigid vehicle with a fixed load bed, a tractor unit transfers the towed load through the fifth wheel to the semi-trailer and therefore needs no load space of its own, which reduces kerb weight relative to the payload of the whole combination.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Scania RA 4X2
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 8correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 14,190 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,000 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,800 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,980 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 16,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Scania RA 4X2 AZ weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,980 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Scania RA 4X2 AZ?
16,500 kg.
What engine does the Scania RA 4X2 AZ have?
8 cylinders, 14,190 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Scania RA 4X2 AZ?
6,000 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the Scania RA 4X2 AZ built?
Production years: 1982.
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 10 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.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
RA 4
RA 4X2 70110
RA 4X2 A SZM
RA 4X2 AS 60100
RA 4X2 AS 65100
RA 4X2 AS 70110
RA 4X2 S2M
RA 4X2 ZS 65100
RA 4X2 ZS 70100
RA 6X2 ASZM
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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