Sterling 235 D.D.S.659
Built: 1948 · Series: Other models
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Sterling 235 D.D.S.659: heavy N3-class lorry with a six-cylinder engine, six wheels, a gross vehicle weight of 15,422 kg and a kerb weight of 12,250 kg, built in 1948
Sterling was an American manufacturer of heavy lorries that built its own chassis for long-haul transport and special bodywork in the first half of the 20th century. The 235 D.D.S.659 recorded here dates from 1948, from the immediate post-war period of this type.
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The 235 D.D.S.659 is driven by a six-cylinder engine and stands on six wheels, with a wheelbase of 4,570 mm, a length of 8,000 mm and a width of 2,440 mm. The vehicle weighs 12,250 kg empty, with a gross vehicle weight of 15,422 kg.
At a gross vehicle weight of 15,422 kg the 235 D.D.S.659 falls into EU class N3 above 12 t. Kerb weight and gross weight differ by 3,172 kg of payload margin, a fitting share for a lorry of this weight class that points to use with variable cargo rather than permanently mounted equipment. Six wheels on three axles carry this load in the manner typical of medium-heavy long-haul chassis of the 1940s.
Buying such an old chassis second-hand, checking the frame for corrosion and cracks comes first, followed by a check of the riveted joints used on vehicles of this era in place of welded seams. The six-cylinder engine calls for a check of compression and the cooling system, and the brakes should be checked for the transition from mechanical to hydraulic or air actuation, since both systems occur on vehicles from this transitional period.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells 235 D.D.S.659
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
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Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,000 mmcorrect |
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| Width | 2,440 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 4,570 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 12,250 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 15,422 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 6correct |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does the Sterling 235 D.D.S.659 weigh?
The unladen weight is 12,250 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Sterling 235 D.D.S.659?
15,422 kg.
What engine does the Sterling 235 D.D.S.659 have?
6 cylinders.
What are the dimensions of the Sterling 235 D.D.S.659?
8,000 mm × 2,440 mm.
When was the Sterling 235 D.D.S.659 built?
Production years: 1948.
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: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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