Scania-Vabis L75/L76
Overview
ManufacturerScania-Vabis
Production1958–1968, 43,334 produced[1]
Body and chassis
ClassHeavy duty truck
Powertrain
EngineScania-Vabis ohv I6 diesel engine
Transmission5/10 speed manual
Dimensions
Wheelbase3.4 m (133.9 in) - 5.4 m (212.6 in)[1]
Curb weight13,000 kg (28,660.1 lb) - 22,500 kg (49,604.0 lb) (gross weight)[1]
Chronology
PredecessorScania-Vabis Regent
SuccessorScania L110

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

Scania-Vabis L75

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 circuit brakes.

Since the 345 model had 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 trailing 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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