Volvo, Scania, MAN or DAF – they all come with enormous engine capacities and lots of tractive power. But which truck is the most powerful one? In an impressive top ten we’ve put together the world’s strongest trucks and tractor units. Click on the pictures to find them all on TruckScout24.
# 10: DAF XF 530
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The four-axled XF 530 opens up our top 10 of the strongest trucks on the market. With a pull weight of 80 tons, a MX-13 engine with 12-speed TraXon transmission and a torque of 2600 Nm at 1000 to 1425 rpm, the XF is the top model of the Dutch truck company.
# 9: Kenworth W990
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Retro on the outside, modern on the inside: The Kenworth W990 combines luxury features and high quality with great reliability. With its 12.9-litre PACCAR MX-13 engine, the long-nose delivers a powerful 565 hp, making it perfectly easy to transport heavy payloads.
# 8: IVECO S-WAY
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With a Cursor 13 diesel engine, 570 hp from 12.9 litres capacity and a torque of 2500 Nm at 1000 to 1605 rpm, the Iveco S-Way ranks number 8 among the super trucks.
# 7: Scania R 580
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The Scania R 580 draws 580 hp from a 16.4-litre engine and speeds down the highway with 2950 Nm at 1000 to 1350 rpm. Our lucky number seven of the truck giants.
# 6: Peterbilt 389
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One of the biggest trucks among the American trucks: From 14.9 litres of diesel, the Peterbilt makes a proud 590 hp and therefore deserves to be ranked 6th in our top ten.
# 5: Mercedes Actros 1863
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Our german star of the south! 625 hp from six cylinders and 15.6 litres capacity. The Swabian Mercedes-Benz Actros 1863 shines with a torque of 3000 Nm at 1100 rpm and therefore on position 5 in our ranking.
# 4: MAN TGX 18.640
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An in-line six-cylinder D38 engine, 15.5 litres capacity, 3000 Nm torque and 640 hp – this is the MAN TGX 18.640 and also our number 4 in the ranking.
# 3: Scania R 730
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Strong, stronger, Scania! This supertruck is one of the most powerful trucks on the market: eight cylinders, a 16.4 litre capacity, 730 hp and 3500 Nm of torque.
# 2: Volvo FH 16 750
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A beauty on the outside, a beast on the inside: With an additional 20 hp the Volvo FH 16 750 is even more powerful than the Scania R 730. 6 cylinders, 16.1 litres capacity and a torque of 3550 Nm at 1050 to 1400 rpm qualify the Volvo as one of the most powerful series-produced trucks in the world and therefore number 2 in our ranking.
# 1: Volvo Iron Knight
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Wow! 4.5 tons of weight, but from 0 to 100 km/h in only 4.6 seconds. Only Volvo’s Iron Knight is able to manage this thanks to its 12.8 litre capacity, a D13 in-line six-cylinder engine, a torque of 6000 Nm and a proud 2400 hp. The Iron Knight takes the first place in our top ten, making it the King of the Road and a true truck giant.
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