Sisu E18T – specifications
Built: 2005-2006 · Series: Trucks over 12 t (Class N3)
Data for the version built 2005-2006 · Data origin: Official register · sources
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Sisu trucks over 12 tonnes (class N3) – Finnish specialist for timber haulage, construction and military use from Karjaa: E, C and D series with axle formulas up to 10X4, 94 to 530 kW, gross weights up to 72 tonnes
Sisu Auto is a Finnish niche manufacturer of heavy trucks with a plant at Karjaa (Raseborg), supplying mainly the timber-haulage, construction and Finnish military sectors with specialist vehicles; the brand descends from the former Vanaja/Sisu group and has operated under Finnish ownership since the 2010s. Type designations in the register follow no single pattern across the series but combine a series code (E, C, D, CK, CM) with an axle formula (6X2, 6X4, 8X2, 8X4, 10X4) and in places power figures; letter strings such as AKK or KKA denote drive and axle configurations for heavy combination transport under Sisu's factory naming.
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The register lists 259 versions with 94 to 530 kW output, displacements of 4,180 to 18,130 cm³ across 4 to 8 cylinders, unladen weights of 5,375 to 33,140 kg, gross weights of 12,050 to 72,160 kg and lengths of 5,370 to 13,400 mm at 2,280 to 2,800 mm width; the high gross weights of over 70 tonnes reflect Sisu's specialisation in heavy timber and abnormal-load haulage using multi-axle combinations.
As a niche manufacturer, Sisu competes in the Finnish and Nordic market less with the large European volume makers and more with suppliers specialising in bespoke solutions; the vehicles are built for extreme winter reliability, high payloads and long service life in forestry and construction work.
On used Sisu trucks, what particularly counts is the condition of the frame and crane bodies on forestry vehicles, the axles and differential locks on multi-axle combinations, engine and gearbox wear given the high operating hours typical of forestry work, and the limited but specialised parts supply through Finnish Sisu workshops.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Sisu Lkw Klasse N3, Sisu Auto (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 522 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 18,120 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 10,300 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 14,500 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 29,000 kgcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Sisu E18T have?
The Sisu E18T delivers 522 kW.
How much does the Sisu E18T weigh?
The unladen weight is 14,500 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Sisu E18T?
29,000 kg.
What engine does the Sisu E18T have?
18,120 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Sisu E18T?
10,300 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Sisu E18T built?
Production years: 2005-2006.
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- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
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Other models in this series
12 E 480
14-168 CEV-8X2
480 E-TECH 10X4
BC 11000 cm³
C600E15M K-AKK-8X4/325+140+137
CK13M KA-KKA-10x4/250+245+137+136
CK16 KA-KK 8x4/250+250+235+137
CK16 KA-KK-8x4/250+235+137
CK16MG
CK16MGN3G
CK16MK-AKK-8X4/345+140+137
CM13 KA-KKA-10x4/245+400+137+125
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Data sources and cross-checks
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