Sisu LV131CIT/5000
Built: 1978 · Series: LV131CIT
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Sisu LV131CIT – heavy chassis in wheelbase variants from 4.4 to 5 metres: six-cylinder engines around 121 to 125 kW, unladen weights from 6.7 to 9.5 tonnes, gross weights up to 17.5 tonnes
Alongside the L-137, the LV131CIT is another heavy chassis range from the Finnish maker Sisu; the LV type designation denotes its own chassis family, while the CIT letter suffix marks the version listed in the register. All five recorded models differ mainly in the appended number 4400, 4600 or 5000, by which the register distinguishes the individual chassis variants. Unlike the L-137, the register records no power figures above 125 kW for the LV131CIT, making it a distinct, somewhat more compact chassis type.
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The register lists here 5 versions with 121 to 125 kW from six-cylinder engines of 6,600 cm³ displacement, unladen weights from 6,700 to 9,500 kg, gross weights from 16,000 to 17,500 kg, lengths from 6,720 to 7,800 mm and widths from 2,450 to 2,500 mm.
With almost the same displacement and comparable gross weights as the L-137, the LV131CIT likewise belongs to the heavy two-axle chassis used in Finland for tipper, flatbed and municipal bodies in the harsh Nordic climate.
When buying used, on these chassis check corrosion on the frame and axle suspension after winter use with road salt, the condition of clutch and gearbox under heavy loads, and the tightness of the brake system; spare parts for the rare marque are mainly obtained through Finnish Sisu specialists, who are also the first port of call for maintaining and restoring these uncommon chassis.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Sisu LV131CIT, Zulassungsdaten Traficom (Finnland)
Technical data
Engine
| Displacement | 6,600 cm³correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Length | 7,650 mmcorrect |
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| Width | 2,450 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 7,000 kgcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Sisu LV131CIT/5000 weigh?
The unladen weight is 7,000 kg.
What engine does the Sisu LV131CIT/5000 have?
6,600 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Sisu LV131CIT/5000?
7,650 mm × 2,450 mm.
When was the Sisu LV131CIT/5000 built?
Production years: 1978.
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 5 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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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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