Sisu R500 E12M-8X4
Built: 2006-2007 · Series: R500
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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
| Power | 353 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 12,130 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,880 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 15,070 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 41,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 12correct |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 23.4 kW/t (353 kW / 15.1 t)
Stronger than 76% 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-8X4 have?
The Sisu R500 E12M-8X4 delivers 353 kW.
How much does the Sisu R500 E12M-8X4 weigh?
The unladen weight is 15,070 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Sisu R500 E12M-8X4?
41,500 kg.
What engine does the Sisu R500 E12M-8X4 have?
6 cylinders, 12,130 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Sisu R500 E12M-8X4?
8,880 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the Sisu R500 E12M-8X4 built?
Production years: 2006-2007.
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
R500
R500 10X4
R500 E-13M K-AKK-8x4
R500 E-13M(K,A)-AKK-8X4/335+14+137
R500 E12M K-KK-6X4/405+137
R500 E12M KA-AAA-10x2
R500 E12M-10X2
R500 E12M-6X2
R500 E12M-8X2
R500 E13
R500 E13M
R500 E13M 10X4
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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