Tractors "Scania": description, specifications and reviews of the owners

In 1891 the Swedish automobile concern Skania was founded. Initially, the company was engaged in the production of bicycles, then it was established the production of cars. Currently, the company "Scania", among other things, produces powerful truck tractors - high-tech, comfortable and reliable in operation.

Best Models

Machines are equipped with engines of their own design, these are mainly turbodiesel eight-cylinder units with a capacity of 350 liters. With., Economical and not requiring adjustments.

In the lineup "Scania" several dozens of truck tractors of various modifications are listed, but there are those that have already proved themselves in the market of long haul carriers. These are truck tractors "Scania R420", R340, G380. This also includes one of the latest models - "Scania R500".

"Scania": the tractor. Specifications, reviews, opinions of buyers

The advantages of Swedish trucks are obvious. All the truck tractors "Scania" unites one common for all sign - a powerful engine. The draft of a Swedish heavy-duty engine varies from 280 to 500 horsepower with a relatively low torque. And then it's not even about the number of newtonometers, but in jewelry accuracy in the selection of transmission ratios of transmission and parameters of hypoid planetary mechanisms. Accurate calculation contributes to the optimization of technical characteristics, and ultimately the machine goes along the track easily, freely and with the least expenditure of fuel.

Tractors "Scania", according to customers, are the ideal vehicles for the delivery of goods to their destination on time and without loss. The feedback of the owners is benevolent. All of them unanimously note reliability and relatively low operating costs. The owners of cars believe that if there is a question of purchasing one or more saddle transporters, then it will necessarily be the Scania tractors. Technical characteristics of the machine, which are constantly being improved, have this choice.

Purchase. What do I need to know?

New truck tractors "Scania" can be purchased from European dealers, cooperating with the German car dealers "Man", or directly from the Swedish manufacturer. In any case, the buyer receives a sealed car with a package of service documents. In this case, it should be noted that the new tractors "Scania" break-in does not pass, but only adjustment tests.

Cost

Cars of Swedish manufacture are in the middle price sector. The cost of a semitrailer tractor "Scania" is the result of a complex calculation, when the price of a car is formed from a number of factors. The real estimation of the tractor with average characteristics begins with 50 thousand dollars. The upper limit is in the region of 142 thousand in dollar terms. Tractors "Scania", prices for which fans of good technology consider quite affordable, are sold out without delay.

Model "Scania R420"

In the line of trucks of the Swedish manufacturer there are many modifications. The most popular truck tractors "Scania" are the R420 and G380 models.

R420 is rational, economical and affordable. The equipped weight of the tractor is 7140 kg, the maximum length is 16.6 meters. The width of the road train is 2.55 meters, the height at the top of the cabin is 2.24 meters, the wheel base is 3550 mm. Tractor tires of impressive size - 315/70 R22,5. The fuel tank with a capacity of 600 liters is located on the left side.

Power plant model R420 - six-cylinder turbo diesel with a working volume of 12 liters. Engine power - 420 liters. With., Torque - 2100 Nm, with a rotation of 1350 rpm. The fuel consumption is about 40 liters in urban mode and 23 liters outside the city. The maximum speed is about 90 km / h.

The car is completed with a manual gearbox for 12 speeds. The clutch is squeezed only when starting from the first gear. The modern R420 is equipped with disc brakes.

Model "Scania R340"

This modification of the Swedish truck tractor has established itself as a hardy stayer, able to overcome a long distance.

It differs from other models with a fully air suspension, a low frame and, accordingly, a low seat.

The machine is equipped with a brake adjustment valve for the rear wheels, depending on the loading of the rear axles, a pneumatic two-circuit braking system, an air dehumidifier, a parking brake acting on all wheels.

The engine of the brand "Scania DS11 340" is a four-stroke, six-cylinder in-line, direct injection, with turbo-supercharging and cyclic air cooling. Volume 11 liters, capacity - 340 liters. from. At a rotation of 1400 rpm.

Model "Scania G380"

Repeats the main technical parameters of the R340 version, but differs by a technological cabin with a high level of comfort and a more powerful engine.

The all-metal cabin is equipped with two sleeping modules. In the doors there are electric windows. The roof is equipped with a wide hatch of translucent glass. The recreation sector is fenced off with a mosquito net. The cabin is equipped with an efficient autonomous heater, which is switched on in the parking with the engine off and maintains a temperature within 20-23 degrees Celsius.

The steering mechanism is equipped with a hydraulic booster of the latest model, the column changes the angle of inclination and extends upwards by 6 centimeters. Driver's seat - on air suspension? With the adjustment of the height and inclination of the backrest.

A wide instrument panel is equipped with an on-board computer, the headlights can be adjusted from the cab, the angle and lighting intensity can be changed.

Model "Scania R500"

"Five-hundredth" tractor is equipped with eight-cylinder V-engine with a working volume of 16 liters and a capacity of 500 liters. from. At a rotation of 1600 rpm. The speed of the car is close to the maximum - 85 km / h.

Transmission is 12-speed, mechanical, with two reduction gears. All wheels are equipped with drum brakes.

The car has the maximum load standards. The front axle can carry 8.5 tons. The rear trolley (two bridges) withstands 30,000 kg.

The cabin is equipped with a sleeping sector, the comfort level is high. There is a refrigerator and air conditioning.