Sisu E12M K-APP-8X2
Built: 1999-2006 · Series: E12M
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Sisu E12M – Finnish heavy-duty truck range from Sisu Auto of Karjaa: six-cylinder 12-litre engines, axle configurations from 6x2 to 8x4, gross weights up to 55 t
Sisu Auto is a Finnish truck maker based in Karjaa (Raseborg), whose vehicles are built for extreme winter conditions, off-road capability and heavy use in forestry, mining and military service. The E range denotes the more modern Sisu models with cabs for long-haul and construction-site work; the number in the E12M designation reflects, by the maker's logic, a displacement of around 12 litres, the letter M marking a chassis variant. The many axle codes such as 6X2, 8X2 or 8X4 in the model names describe the respective drive and axle configuration.
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The register lists 119 versions with six-cylinder engines of 314 to 353 kW, displacements of 10,820 to 12,130 cm³, unladen weights of 8,300 to 28,200 kg and gross vehicle weights of 27,800 to 55,000 kg.
The E12M serves Finland and the neighbouring Nordic markets in the segment of heavy trucks for round-timber haulage, mining and construction traffic, competing there alongside international brands such as Scania and Volvo; its advantage lies in a design tailored to Finnish road and climate conditions.
On used Sisu vehicles, what counts is corrosion on the frame and axles from use on forest and construction-site tracks, the condition of crane and add-on bodies, wear on the all-wheel drive and differential locks, and the limited but directly Sisu Auto-organised parts supply.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle Sisu E12M, Sisu Auto (Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 352.5 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 11,920 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,860 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 12,500 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 36,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 12.5correct |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 28.2 kW/t (352 kW / 12.5 t)
Stronger than 76% of the trucks over 7.5 t in the register — out of 25,424 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Sisu E12M K-APP-8X2 have?
The Sisu E12M K-APP-8X2 delivers 352 kW.
How much does the Sisu E12M K-APP-8X2 weigh?
The unladen weight is 12,500 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Sisu E12M K-APP-8X2?
36,000 kg.
What engine does the Sisu E12M K-APP-8X2 have?
6 cylinders, 11,920 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Sisu E12M K-APP-8X2?
8,860 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Sisu E12M K-APP-8X2 built?
Production years: 1999-2006.
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 9 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
E12M
E12M (K,A)-AAA-8X2/505+140+135
E12M (K,A)-AKK-8X2/335+140+130
E12M (K,A)-AKK-8X4/305+140+137
E12M (K,A)-AKK-8X4/335+140+137
E12M (K,A)-KK-6X2/465+130
E12M (K,A)-KK-6X2/475+130
E12M (K,A)-KK-6X4/315+137
E12M 10X4
E12M 6X2/475+130
E12M A -AA-6X2/495+135
E12M A-APP-8X2/469+131+130
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Truck in 3D section
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