Sisu SM300 CKH-8X2
Built: 1983-1986 · Series: SM300
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The Sisu SM300 CKH-8X2 was made from 1983 to 1986 and is the four-axle version of the SM300 series. The code 8X2 stands for eight wheel positions of which only two are driven; the other six carry load and spread the weight, so that the vehicle can take higher body masses than the three-axle truck. Typical uses were box bodies, silo vehicles and platforms for long loads.
The engine delivers 298 kW from 14,000 cm³ displacement and thus matches the drive of its three-axle brother. The vehicle is 11,050 mm long and 2,600 mm wide; the kerb weight is 12,525 kg. Compared with the three-axle truck it is somewhat narrower at almost the same length, which points to a different body or a lighter superstructure.
The four-axle truck was offered for only three years, shorter than the three-axle version, which suggests smaller numbers for this special variant. It marks the upper limit of the series in axle count and shows how Sisu supplemented the range with individual additional axles.
Sisu SM300: Finnish heavy-duty lorry with a six-cylinder engine, 14,000 cc displacement, 298 kW output, a 13-speed gearbox and a length of 11,150 mm, built in 1984
Sisu is a Finnish manufacturer of heavy lorries and special vehicles whose chassis have long been built for Nordic long-haul transport and for military use. The SM300 stands in this register as a model of its own from 1984.
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The SM300 is driven by a six-cylinder engine of 14,000 cc displacement producing 298 kW. Power runs through a 13-speed gearbox, geared finely enough to cope with both long-haul cruising and pulling away loaded on a gradient. At a length of 11,150 mm and a width of 2,680 mm, the vehicle weighs 10,400 kg empty.
The kerb weight of 10,400 kg alone shows that, once bodywork and load are added, the SM300 belongs to the heavy N3 class above 12 t gross vehicle weight, for which a top speed of 90 km/h applies across the EU. The large displacement combined with moderate specific output is typical of engines built for durability on long hauls rather than for high revs, and it suits a chassis of this length, intended for a tractor-trailer or flatbed body.
Buying a Sisu of this era, it pays to check the clutch plates and the synchro rings inside the 13-speed gearbox, since both wear under intensive long-haul use. The six-cylinder engine with its 14-litre displacement warrants a look at the cooling system and turbocharger, and on a vehicle from the 1980s, frame corrosion under the cab is a common weak point worth checking before purchase.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells SM300, Sisu (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 298 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 14,000 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 11,050 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,600 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 12,525 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 23.8 kW/t (298 kW / 12.5 t)
Stronger than 54% 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 SM300 CKH-8X2 have?
The Sisu SM300 CKH-8X2 delivers 298 kW.
How much does the Sisu SM300 CKH-8X2 weigh?
The unladen weight is 12,525 kg.
What engine does the Sisu SM300 CKH-8X2 have?
14,000 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Sisu SM300 CKH-8X2?
11,050 mm × 2,600 mm.
When was the Sisu SM300 CKH-8X2 built?
Production years: 1983-1986.
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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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · speccodex.com (retrieved October 2026) · How we check the data
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