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Sisu R500 E12M-10X2

Built: 2006 · Series: R500

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The R500 E12M-10X2 from Sisu is part of the R500 series. Production: 2006. The engine delivers 324 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 12,130 cm³. The vehicle is 12,140 mm long and 2,800 mm wide. The unladen weight is 14,030 kg. The gross vehicle weight is 45,000 kg. The R500 series covers 63 models. Rated output within it ranges from 324 to 390 kW; the R500 E12M-10X2 sits at the bottom of that range with 324 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the R500 E13M 6X2 above it with 338 kW. Unladen weight within it ranges from 9,950 to 35,780 kg; here the R500 E12M-10X2 sits in the lower part of that range with 14,030 kg. 1416 Sisu models across 44 series are on record.

Sisu R500 – Finnish heavy chassis for construction, forestry and mining: 13-litre six-cylinder engines from 324 to 390 kW, axle configurations from 6x2 to 10x4, up to 54 t gross weight

Sisu Auto is a Finnish commercial-vehicle maker tracing back to state-run vehicle production founded in 1931; the R series comprises heavy, mostly multi-axle special chassis for construction, forestry and mining work, powered by engines from the former group partner Sisu Diesel, now AGCO Power. In the type codes, E13M denotes the six-cylinder 13-litre engine with manual gearbox, the following digits 6X2, 6X4, 8X2, 8X4, 10X2 and 10X4 describe axle count and drive, and letters such as K, A and P mark cab or body variants.

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The register lists 63 versions with 324 to 390 kW from six-cylinder engines of 12,130 to 12,780 cm³, unladen weights of 9,950 to 35,780 kg, gross vehicle weights of 30,000 to 54,000 kg, lengths of 8,015 to 13,000 mm and widths of 2,480 to 2,800 mm.

The R500 serves the heavy special-chassis segment in Finland and Scandinavia for timber haulage, earthmoving and gravel work, and mining, often fitted with crane or tipper bodies; competitors are Scania, Volvo and multi-axle special variants from Mercedes-Benz, against which Sisu positions itself on extreme off-road capability and rugged axle engineering.

When buying used, check the condition of the frame and axle suspension after years of off-road use, wear on differential locks and the transfer case, the state of any crane or tipper body, and the operating hours on the AGCO Power engine; parts run through Sisu Auto and the AGCO Power service network, sometimes with long lead times on older model years.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Sisu R500, Sisu Auto

Technical data

Engine

Power324 kWcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement12,130 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length12,140 mmcorrect
Width2,800 mmcorrect
Unladen weight14,030 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight45,000 kgcorrect

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 23.1 kW/t (324 kW / 14 t)

Stronger than 65% 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 R500 E12M-10X2 have?

The Sisu R500 E12M-10X2 delivers 324 kW.

How much does the Sisu R500 E12M-10X2 weigh?

The unladen weight is 14,030 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Sisu R500 E12M-10X2?

45,000 kg.

What engine does the Sisu R500 E12M-10X2 have?

6 cylinders, 12,130 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Sisu R500 E12M-10X2?

12,140 mm × 2,800 mm.

When was the Sisu R500 E12M-10X2 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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