Scania-Vabis L75

Scania-Vabis L75/L76
Overview
Manufacturer Scania-Vabis
Production 1958 - 1968, 43,334 produced[1]
Body and chassis
Class Heavy duty truck
Powertrain
Engine Scania-Vabis ohv I6 diesel engine
Transmission 5/10 speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase 3.4 m (133.9 in) - 5.4 m (212.6 in)[1]
Curb weight 13,000 kg (28,660.1 lb) - 22,500 kg (49,604.0 lb) (gross weight)[1]
Chronology
Predecessor Scania-Vabis Regent
Successor Scania L110

The Scania-Vabis L75/L76 was a series of heavy duty trucks produced by Swedish automaker Scania-Vabis between 1958 and 1968.

In the spring of 1958, Scania-Vabis introduced a new generation of trucks, with newly designed six-cylinder engines,[2] stronger chassis components and a new, more spacious and comfortable cab. The cab would be used for all conventional trucks until 1980.[2] The largest model, called L75, had a ten litre engine. The truck was also offered with a trailing axle. This version was called the LS75, with an “S” for "support axle". For real heavy duty work Scania-Vabis offered a version with tandem drive rear axles. It was called LT75, with “T” for "tandem". The L75 series trucks came with air brakes, but power steering was still an option. From 1961 the truck was offered with a turbo-diesel.[2]

Scania-Vabis L76

In early 1963 the improved L76/LS76/LT76 series was introduced, with an eleven litre engine and dual circuits brakes.

Since the 345 model disappeared in 1939 Scania-Vabis had only built conventional trucks, since it was the most popular design in the Scandinavian market. By the early 1960s, many European countries introduced regulations limiting the maximum length for truck and trailer. This resulted in increased demand for forward control trucks. With the introduction of the L76 series there was also a forward control version, LB76 (LBS76 with trailaing axle). The “B” stood for "Bulldog" which was Scania-Vabis’ name for forward control vehicles. The LB cab was fixed, which made access to the engine for service difficult.[2]

Engines

ModelYearEngine[1]DisplacementPowerType
L751958-63Scania-Vabis D10: I6 ohv10,261 cc (626.2 cu in)165 bhp (123 kW)Diesel engine
L75 Super1961-63Scania-Vabis DS10: I6 ohv10,261 cc (626.2 cu in)205 bhp (153 kW)Turbodiesel
L761963-68Scania-Vabis D11: I6 ohv11,021 cc (672.5 cu in)190 bhp (142 kW)Diesel engine
L76 Super1963-68Scania-Vabis DS11: I6 ohv11,021 cc (672.5 cu in)260 bhp (194 kW)Turbodiesel

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 Lindh, Björn-Eric (1992). Scania: fordonshistoria 1891-1991. Stockholm, Sweden: Streiffert & Co. ISBN 91-7886-074-1.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Scania trucks: A century on the road
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Scania-Vabis timeline, 1911–1968 — next »
Type 1910s 1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s
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Medium/heavy trucks 314 L36
324/325 L10 L40 L51 L55 L56
Heavy duty trucks 335/345 L66
355 L20 L60 L71 L75 L76
Trolleybus chassis T31
Front-engined bus
chassis (above axle)		 B10 B40 B51 B55 B56
B65 B66
B20 B60 B71 B75 B76
Front-engined
bus chassis		 BF56
P27 BF60 BF71 BF73 BF75 BF76
Front-engined buses CF65 CF66
CF75 CF76
Rear-engined buses C50 C70 C75 C76 CR76
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