Sisu E13M KA-KK--8X4
Built: 2006 · Series: E13M
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Sisu E13M – the Finnish heavy truck for multi-axle combinations: six-cylinder diesel of 12.5 to 12.8 litres, 338 to 371 kW, 8x2, 8x4 and 10x4 chassis up to 54 tonnes gross weight
Sisu Auto builds heavy truck chassis in Kankaanpää, central Finland, engineered for Nordic conditions for forestry, construction and special bodies; the E13M range denotes the engine fitment with the 13-litre six-cylinder diesel. The designations carried in the register, such as K-AKK-8X2 or KA-KKA-10X4, give the axle configuration of the chassis – 8X2, 8X4 and 10X4 denote the number of axles and driven axles – with the number sequences after them the axle spacings in centimetres. Sisu is one of the few European makers still offering heavy multi-axle trucks as bare chassis with customer-specific axle configuration, complemented by military vehicles and special chassis for crane and fire-service bodies.
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The register lists here 8 versions with 338 to 371 kW from six-cylinder diesels of 12,500 to 12,780 cm³, unladen weights from 12,590 to 31,000 kg, gross weights from 35,500 to 54,000 kg, lengths from 8,400 to 11,950 mm and widths from 2,550 to 2,590 mm.
These chassis are tailored to Finnish and Nordic forestry and construction-site traffic, where axle loads, ground clearance and off-road manoeuvrability matter more than road payload; Sisu competes there with the heavy ranges of Scania and Volvo while staying focused on its home market and neighbouring countries.
On used examples, operating hours and the engine's service history, the condition of axles and transfer gearbox on the multi-axle chassis, rust on the frame and body mounts, and the hydraulics on crane- or tipper-bodied versions count; parts run through the Sisu Auto network in Finland.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Sisu E13M, Sisu Auto (manufacturer), Zulassungsdaten Traficom (Finnland)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 360 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 12,500 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,920 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,580 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 15,000 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 41,500 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 24 kW/t (360 kW / 15 t)
Stronger than 80% 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 Sisu E13M KA-KK--8X4 have?
The Sisu E13M KA-KK--8X4 delivers 360 kW.
How much does the Sisu E13M KA-KK--8X4 weigh?
The unladen weight is 15,000 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Sisu E13M KA-KK--8X4?
41,500 kg.
What engine does the Sisu E13M KA-KK--8X4 have?
12,500 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Sisu E13M KA-KK--8X4?
8,920 mm × 2,580 mm.
When was the Sisu E13M KA-KK--8X4 built?
Production years: 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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Other models in this series
E13M
E13M K-AKK-8X2/305+140+130
E13M K-APP-8X2/355+140+130
E13M K-KKA-8X4/495+137+138
E13M KA-KKA-10X4/259+166+137+138
E13M KK-KKA-10X4/225+270+137+136
E13M R500
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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