Mercedes Benz LAK
7 models in this series
Mercedes-Benz LAK: four-wheel-drive tippers with a short-bonnet cab for construction, forestry and municipal work, six-cylinder diesels up to 8.7 litres, gross weights up to 22.3 tonnes, as a 6x6
At Mercedes-Benz, LAK stands for Lastwagen Allrad-Kipper, a short-bonnet tipper truck with four-wheel drive built for construction sites and off-road work. The type designation follows the logic common to Mercedes-Benz trucks of the period, in which the first digits denote the weight class and the last two the engine power in PS, supplemented by suffixes such as /36 or /42 for equipment or axle variants; the top LAK 2624 version also carries the 6X6 designation for its three-axle drive.
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The register lists here 7 versions, including one rated at 96 kW, with six-cylinder diesel engines of 5,638 to 8,720 cc, kerb weights from 4,630 to 10,940 kg, gross vehicle weights from 7,400 to 22,300 kg, lengths from 5,650 to 7,620 mm and widths from 2,270 to 2,500 mm.
As off-road tippers, the LAK models worked in road and civil construction, forestry and municipal service, where the short-bonnet layout gave a tight turning circle and a good approach angle; the heaviest three-axle-drive version also covered heavy-duty and special-purpose work on unmade ground. Compared with the later cab-over series, the short-bonnet layout also gave easier engine access for field maintenance.
When buying used, check the frame and tipper-body panels for rust, the condition of the tipping ram and power take-off, wear on the transfer case and axles of the four-wheel-drive models, and the diesel engines' running hours; parts for the classic short-bonnet trucks run through the Mercedes-Benz classic and commercial-vehicle parts service, backed by specialist restorers of historic construction vehicles.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: Mercedes-Benz LAK, Mercedes-Benz (manufacturer)
Models compared
7 of 7 models.
| LAK 13131976 | LAK 14131964-1967 | LAK 1413/361966 | LAK 15131971-1980 | LAK 1519/421975 | LAK 2624/6X61976 | LAK 7101964 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Displacement | – | 5,680 cm³ | – | – | 8,720 cm³ | – | 5,638 cm³ |
| Wheelbase | 3,600 mm | 3,600 mm | 3,600 mm | 4,200 mm | 4,200 mm | 4,270 mm | 3,200 mm |
| Length | – | 6,750 mm | – | – | 7,620 mm | – | 5,650 mm |
| Width | 2,450 mm | 2,430 mm | 2,400 mm | 2,500 mm | 2,390 mm | 2,500 mm | 2,270 mm |
| Unladen weight | 5,800 kg | 5,190 kg | 5,030 kg | 10,940 kg | 7,990 kg | 10,868 kg | 4,630 kg |
| Gross vehicle weight | 12,500 kg | 11,600 kg | 13,030 kg | 14,800 kg | 10,450 kg | 22,300 kg | 7,400 kg |
Models
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LAK 1313
The Mercedes Benz LAK 1313 is a model in the LAK series. Production: 1976. The engine has 6 cylinders. The vehicle...
LAK 1413
With the LAK 1413, Mercedes Benz offers a model from the LAK series. Production: 1964-1967. The engine delivers 96...
LAK 1413/36
The LAK 1413/36 from Mercedes Benz is part of the LAK series. Production: 1966. The engine has 6 cylinders. The...
LAK 1513
The LAK series from Mercedes Benz includes the LAK 1513. Production: 1971-1980. The engine has 6 cylinders. The...
LAK 1519/42
The Mercedes Benz LAK 1519/42 belongs to the LAK series. Production: 1975. The engine has 6 cylinders, with a...
LAK 2624/6X6
The Mercedes Benz LAK 2624/6X6 is a model in the LAK series. Production: 1976. The engine has 6 cylinders. The...
LAK 710
With the LAK 710, Mercedes Benz offers a model from the LAK series. Production: 1964. The engine has 6 cylinders,...
