The Scania G440 has a lot to offer. However, it seems to be designed foremost for use on roads. It is not a genuine, robust off-roader. The G440 only weighs 295000 lbs. (13 400 kg). That is not very much for a four-axle dump truck. The educated eye might expect one ton more. The slim …
The Scania G 420 comes pretty close to being a jack of all trades. With its SCR engine, the truck is tops in payload, comfort, and fuel consumption. It takes a close look to discover the differences between the Scania-G- and Scania R-series. The G series is almost the spitting image of his bigger brother …
Saving around 10,000 €, lower fuel consumption, more payload—models such as the MAN TGS, Mercedes Axor, Scania G and Volvo FM offer a lot of truck in comparison to their larger siblings, and they make the hearts of shippers and movers beat faster. This was enough reason for lastauto omnibus and FERNFAHRER magazines to take …
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A displacement of 1000 cubic inches (16,4 liters), eight cylinders, 730 HP—no other production truck in 2011 had more power than the Scania R 730 V8 Topline. These enticed FERNFAHRER magazines to have professional drivers test this monster at the wheel. Scania R 730 Takes Off With Gusto Dirk Kappesser from Rutsweiler liked the Swedish …
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In 2010, lastauto omnibus magazine arranged a meeting of giants: the Scania R 730 and Volvo FH 16-700, the most powerful production trucks worldwide at the time, squared off for the first time. They both had a lot to offer. The Scania R 730 plunked 730 HP and a maximum torque of 2850 lb-ft (3500 …
The Scania R 480 is available with the engine options Euro-5 and Euro-6. Some time ago, the magazines lastauto omnibus and FERNFAHRER took the trouble to test which standard is cheaper for carriers. The Euro-6 engine scored surprisingly well regarding fuel consumption; however, this is offset by the extra cost of approx. 12 000 € for a this new tractor. Euro-6 tractors are therefore only cost-effective if they also have significant advantages regarding road toll. It is currently not clear whether there will be a special toll class for Euro-6 engines. And even if this happens, it would have to be a clear difference in the toll per mile for Euro-5 and Euro-6 engines. Experts assume that it would require a difference of at least 6.5 cents/mile (4 cents/km). It therefore may not always be worthwhile to bet on the latest technology.
The 18-ton Scania P 230 is well-known in the distribution sector. It cannot, and will not, deny its relation to its big brothers. lastauto omnibus magazine thoroughly tested it more than two years ago. “Small but nice” could summarize the lastauto omnibus tests in 2011. The P 230 may be the smallest of all Scania …
