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Sisu SL 170

Built: 1984 · Series: SL

More machines from model year 1984

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The Sisu SL 170 belongs to the SL series. Production: 1984. The engine delivers 170 kW, has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 6,600 cm³. The machine is 7,500 mm long and 2,470 mm wide. The unladen weight is 7,440 kg. The gross vehicle weight is 19,000 kg. The gearbox offers 9 gears. The SL series covers 18 models. Rated output within it ranges from 167 to 250 kW; the SL 170 sits at the bottom of that range with 170 kW. Its immediate neighbours are the SL 171 VK/4800 below it with 167 kW and the SL 181 VK above it with 185 kW. Unladen weight within it ranges from 7,440 to 12,000 kg; here the SL 170 sits at the bottom of that range with 7,440 kg. 1416 Sisu models across 44 series are on record.

Sisu SL – the Finnish heavy-duty truck for construction and forestry: four- and six-cylinder engines of 6,600 to 10,000 cc, 167 to 250 kW, tractor unit versions as CK and CKH with tandem axle

Sisu is the Finnish commercial-vehicle manufacturer based in Karjaa/Karis that has built heavy trucks for the specific demands of Nordic construction sites, forestry and mining for decades. The SL range comprises multi-axle tippers and tractor units; in the type designations, VK denotes tipper bodywork (Finnish vaihtokuormaus/vaihtolava, exchangeable load unit), CK a tractor unit with fifth wheel, and the H suffix after CK vehicles with an additional driven or liftable tandem axle.

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The register lists 18 versions with 167 to 250 kW from four- to six-cylinder engines of 6,600 to 10,000 cc, unladen weights of 7,440 to 12,000 kg, gross vehicle weights of 18,000 to 30,000 kg, lengths of 7,020 to 10,500 mm and widths of 2,450 to 2,550 mm.

Sisu trucks are tailored to operate under Finnish weather and road conditions, with a rugged frame and strong off-road capability for forest and mining roads; the brand thus serves a niche segment in which it holds its own against the internationally broader manufacturers Scania, Volvo and MAN.

When buying used, check the condition of the frame and axle mounts after years of construction and forestry use, wear on the tipping hydraulics and fifth-wheel coupling, corrosion on the underbody and brake lines, and the service history of the four-wheel-drive systems; parts are supplied through the Finnish Sisu service network.

Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Sisu SL, Sisu Auto (manufacturer)

Technical data

Engine

Power170 kWcorrect
Cylinders6correct
Displacement6,600 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length7,500 mmcorrect
Width2,470 mmcorrect
Unladen weight7,440 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight19,000 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Gears9correct

Where this model stands

Power-to-weight ratio: 22.8 kW/t (170 kW / 7.4 t)

Stronger than 23% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,241 models with a stated power figure.

Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.

Frequently asked questions

How much power does the Sisu SL 170 have?

The Sisu SL 170 delivers 170 kW.

How much does the Sisu SL 170 weigh?

The unladen weight is 7,440 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the Sisu SL 170?

19,000 kg.

What engine does the Sisu SL 170 have?

6 cylinders, 6,600 cm³ displacement.

What are the dimensions of the Sisu SL 170?

7,500 mm × 2,470 mm.

When was the Sisu SL 170 built?

Production years: 1984.

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

SL 170 4X4

SL 170 VK

SL 170 VK-4600/5000

SL 170 VK-4X4/5000

SL 170 VK-4x4/500

SL 170 VKH-6X2

SL 171

SL 171 VK

SL 171 VK-4X4

SL 171 VK-4x4/5000

SL 171 VK/4800

SL 181 VK

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