Thorneycroft NUBIAN MAJOR MK4
Built: 1970 · Series: Other models
More machines from model year 1970
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Thornycroft Nubian Major MK4: heavy N3-class lorry with an eight-cylinder engine, 14,061 cc displacement, six wheels, a gross vehicle weight of 18,842 kg, built in 1970
Thornycroft was a British manufacturer of load-carrying vehicles whose Nubian series was known for off-road chassis, used among other things on airfield and fire-fighting vehicles. The Nubian Major MK4 recorded here from 1970 belongs to this series.
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The Nubian Major MK4 is driven by an eight-cylinder engine of 14,061 cc displacement. At a length of 8,750 mm and a width of 2,480 mm, the vehicle rides on six wheels and a wheelbase of 5,270 mm; kerb weight is 13,290 kg.
At a gross vehicle weight of 18,842 kg the Nubian Major MK4 falls into EU class N3 above 12 t. Kerb weight and gross weight differ by 5,552 kg of payload margin, enough for a heavy special body. The large eight-cylinder engine of over 14 litres on six wheels across three axles is a configuration built for off-road heavy vehicles needing high pulling power, rather than for pure long-distance road haulage.
Buying such an old off-road chassis second-hand, the differentials and driveshafts of all axles should be checked for play, since four-wheel-drive components of this era were often worked hard. The eight-cylinder engine calls for a check of compression and the cooling system, and given the 1970 build year, frame corrosion deserves a look as well, especially around the axle mounts, which are loaded more heavily off-road than in pure road use.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Nubian Major MK4
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 8correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 14,061 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,750 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,480 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 5,270 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 13,290 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 18,842 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 6correct |
|---|
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Thorneycroft NUBIAN MAJOR MK4 weigh?
The unladen weight is 13,290 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the Thorneycroft NUBIAN MAJOR MK4?
18,842 kg.
What engine does the Thorneycroft NUBIAN MAJOR MK4 have?
8 cylinders, 14,061 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the Thorneycroft NUBIAN MAJOR MK4?
8,750 mm × 2,480 mm.
When was the Thorneycroft NUBIAN MAJOR MK4 built?
Production years: 1970.
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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