Scania-Vabis L20
The Scania-Vabis L20/L60/L71 was a series of heavy duty trucks produced by Swedish automaker Scania-Vabis between 1946 and 1958.
| Scania-Vabis L20/L60/L71 Regent | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Scania-Vabis |
| Production | 1946 - 1958, 14,329 produced[1] |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Heavy duty truck |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | Scania-Vabis ohv I6 diesel engine |
| Transmission | 4/5 speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3.4 m (133.9 in) - 5.0 m (196.9 in)[1] |
| Curb weight | 10,000 kg (22,046.2 lb) - 18,000 kg (39,683.2 lb) (gross weight)[1] |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Scania-Vabis 335 |
| Successor | Scania-Vabis L75 |
Scania-Vabis L20
Scania-Vabis’ first post-war model, the L10 had been introduced already in 1944. Two years later came the larger L20, with a six-cylinder variant of the company's module engine which had been introduced in the late 1930s. The truck was also offered with a trailing axle. This version was called the LS20, with an “S” for "support axle". The largest bogie vehicle had a payload capacity of 10.2 tonnes.
Scania-Vabis L60
At the end of 1949, Scania-Vabis introduced a direct injected diesel development of their module engine. It had been designed in collaboration with British truck manufacturer Leyland Motors.[2] With the new engine, the six-cylinder truck got its name changed to L60 and LS60 respectively. Otherwise the truck was mostly unchanged. In 1951 the old fashioned non-synchro four-speed gear box was replaced by a synchronized five-speed transmission.
Scania-Vabis L71 Regent
In the spring of 1954 the final development of Scania-Vabis’ six-cylinder module engines were introduced, with larger displacement.[3] The trucks were renamed L71/LS71 Regent and received air brakes. From the autumn of 1955 they could also be ordered with power steering.
Engines
| Model | Year | Engine[1] | Displacement | Power | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L20 | 1946-49 | Scania-Vabis D604: I6 ohv | 8,476 cc (517.2 cu in) | 135 bhp (101 kW) | Pre-chamber diesel |
| L60 | 1949-54 | Scania-Vabis D622: I6 ohv | 8,476 cc (517.2 cu in) | 135 bhp (101 kW) | Direct injection diesel |
| L71 Regent | 1954-58 | Scania-Vabis D642: I6 ohv | 9,348 cc (570.4 cu in) | 150 bhp (112 kW) | Direct injection diesel |
Gallery
1948 Scania-Vabis LS23
1950 Scania-Vabis LS64
1958 Scania-Vabis LS71 tow truck
References
- Lindh, Björn-Eric (1992). Scania: fordonshistoria 1891-1991. Stockholm, Sweden: Streiffert & Co. ISBN 91-7886-074-1.
- Scania trucks: A century on the road
- Scania Group - history Archived 2009-10-29 at the Wayback Machine
