Scania T143 HL6X2L
Built: 1991 · Series: T143
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Scania T143 – bonneted tractor of the 3-series (1988–1995) with a 14.2-litre V8: chassis from 4X2 to 8X4, E, H and M cabs, 18 to 32 tonnes gross vehicle weight
The Scania T143 is the bonneted version of the 3-series, which Scania built from 1988 to 1995 as successor to the 2-series; the T cab existed alongside the forward-control P, G, R and M cabs and remained sought after mainly in overseas markets with short-cab regulations. The type key follows Scania's logic: the first two digits after the series number give the displacement in tenths of a litre, so 14.2 litres for the 143 – the DSC14 V8 engine, also fitted in the forward-control cabs of the 3-series. The suffixes E, H and M on the cab variants and the axle formulas 4X2, 6X2 and 8X4 depend on the application and payload, from semi-trailer tractor to three-axle construction vehicle.
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The register lists here 25 versions throughout eight cylinders, with unladen weights from 7,280 to 24,980 kg, gross vehicle weights from 18,000 to 32,000 kg, lengths from 5,990 to 10,750 mm and widths from 2,500 to 2,550 mm.
The T143 was Scania's last mass-built bonneted range for the European market and was used chiefly in Scandinavia, Australia and South America, where the short bonnet gave better engine access and a more favourable weight distribution; its successor in the export business was the 4-series bonneted T144.
Buying used, on the bonneted cab the condition of the cab mounting and locking, rust on the frame and mudguards, the function of clutch and gearbox, and on semi-trailer tractors the condition of the fifth wheel all count; spare parts for the DSC14 engine run through the Scania network, though with longer lead times than for current ranges.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Scania T143, Scania (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 8correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 14,200 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 10,750 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 6,750 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 10,463 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 27,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 90 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Scania T143 HL6X2L weigh?
The unladen weight is 10,463 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Scania T143 HL6X2L?
27,000 kg.
What engine does the Scania T143 HL6X2L have?
8 cylinders, 14,200 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the Scania T143 HL6X2L go?
Top speed is 90 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the Scania T143 HL6X2L?
10,750 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Scania T143 HL6X2L built?
Production years: 1991.
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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Other models in this series
T143
T143 E 6X4 ZS 80180 E
T143 E 8X4/4 ZL 80240 E
T143 E 8X4/4 ZS 80240 E
T143 E 8X4/4ZS80240E
T143 H 4X2 AL 75115 E
T143 H 4X2 AS 65115 E
T143 H 4X2 AS 75115 E
T143 H 4X2 ZS 65115 E
T143 H 6X2 AS 75190 E
T143 H 6X2 ZL 75180 E
T143 H 6X2 ZS 65180 E
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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