Description
De Scania-Vabis L55 is a truck from the late 1950s and early 1960s, produced by the Swedish company Scania-Vabis. This model marked an important step in the development of heavy commercial vehicles and is today appreciated by classic car enthusiasts.
🛠️ Technical specifications
-
Production period: 1959–1962
-
Number of copies produced: About 18.416
-
Motor:
-
Type: Scania-Vabis D7, six-cylinder inline engine (OHV)
-
Cylinder capacity: 7.167 cc
-
Power: about 120 hp
-
-
Transmission: 5 or 10 speed gearbox (depending on version)
-
Gross vehicle weight: between 12.000 and 16.500 kg
-
Wheelbase: ranging from 3,4 m to 5,4 m
-
Brake system: air brakes
-
Power steering: optional
-
Cabin: newly designed cabin which remained in use until 1980
The L55 was presented as the successor to the L51 and was intended for medium to heavy transport. In 1962, the L55 was succeeded by the L56, which received an 8,0-liter engine with 140 hp.
🏠History and development
In 1958, Scania-Vabis introduced the L75, the first vehicle in a new generation of trucks with a renewed design and improved performance. In the summer of 1959 the smaller L55 was presented, equipped with a 7-liter engine. This truck was available in several configurations, including the LS55 with a jockey wheel axle for added stability.
In 1962 the L56 was introduced, followed by the L66 in 1963. The L66 combined the strong chassis of the L76 series with the smaller engine of the L56 series and was primarily intended for export.
