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Scania R500

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Main specifications of Scania R500:

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Engine power
500 HP
Fuel
diesel
Load capacity
10,560 kg - 17,900 kg
Axle configuration
4x2 65% 6x2 30%
Suspension
air/air 54% spring/air 44%
Drive type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Characteristics
The specifications are based on the details provided by sellers in their ads on the website. These specifications may vary across different ads for the same model, so we display ranges or versions of these specifications. Be sure to confirm the specifications of a particular unit with the seller.

Description

Drive type
Rear-Wheel Drive
Load capacity
10,917 kg - 17,770 kg
Number of seats
2
Net weight
8,359 kg - 13,140 kg
Gross weight
19,000 kg - 28,000 kg
Fifth wheel height
1,020 mm - 1,200 mm

Engine

Intercooler
21%
Particulate filter
30%
Turbo
25%
Number of cylinders
6 53% 8 46%
Engine type
in-line 58% V-type 42%
Fuel
diesel
Engine power
500 HP
Number of valves
24 - 32
Engine volume
12,740 cm³ - 15,607 cm³
Battery capacity
180 kW⋅h - 235 kW⋅h

Gearbox

Gearbox type
automatic 75% manual 18%

Axles

Lifting axle
35%
Twin wheels
46%
Tyre size
315/70 R22.5 31% 385/65 R22.5 8% 315/80 R22.5 5%
Axle configuration
4x2 49% 6x2 40% 6x4 6%
Suspension
air/air 55% spring/air 38% spring/spring 6%
Axle brand
SCANIA
Brakes type
disc
Number of axles
2 - 3

Brakes

ABS
72%
EBS
49%
Intarder
22%
Engine brake
22%
Retarder
74%

Cabin and comfort

Board computer
41%
Electrically operated mirrors
52%
Refrigerator
60%
Sun visor
52%
Sunroof
32%
Air seats
33%
Mirror heater
31%
Portable radio set
12%
Spoilers
60%
Tachograph
60%
Tachometer
33%
Cruise control (tempomat)
67%
Adaptive cruise control
30%
Multifunction steering wheel
15%

Cabin

Sleeper
1 51% 2 25% 0 24%
Type of the cabin
Topline 39% Highline 32% Double cab 13% Streamline 5%

Additional options

Air conditioning
76%
Powered windows
64%
Seat heater
37%
Power steering
hydraulic 88% EPS 10%
Seat position memory
driver seat 92% front seats 8%
Interior material
leather 50% fabric 21% velour 21%
Steering wheel adjustment
by height and reach 82% by height 18%
Seat ventilation
front seats

Multimedia

Autoradio
73%
GPS navigation
54%

Safety features

Airbag
24%
Differential lock
52%
Central lock
52%
Immobiliser
26%
Alarm system
15%
Speed-limiting device
35%
ESP
29%
Lane Departure Warning System
22%

Parking assistance system

Reverse camera
10%

Optics

Auxiliary lamps
33%
Headlight adjuster
10%
Fog lights
59%
Headlights
LED 49% xenon 25% halogen 24%

Additional equipment

Trailer coupling
48%
Tool box
20%

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Scania R500 reviews

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Average score of Scania R500
4.4
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4.0
Price
4.5
Reliability
4.2
Maintenance
4.6
Operation
4.5
Convenience
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4.6
Truck tractor Scania R500
2008 Year
5.0 Price
4.0 Reliability
4.0 Maintenance
5.0 Operation
5.0 Convenience
After driving the R500 for a couple of months, I find it performs well in most aspects.
4.0
Truck tractor Scania R500
2018 Year
3.0 Price
4.0 Reliability
4.0 Maintenance
4.0 Operation
5.0 Convenience
Recently had the chance to operate the Scania R500 and must say, the engine performance is solid and responsive. A notable addition is the reclining bed option in the cab, which makes overnight rests much more comfortable. However, while the lighting system is good, on very dim stretches, I felt it wasn't as effective as I hoped. Overall, it's a dependable vehicle.
4.6
Truck tractor Scania R500
2018 Year
4.0 Price
5.0 Reliability
5.0 Maintenance
4.0 Operation
5.0 Convenience
I recently drove the Scania R500 premium heavy-duty configuration for a transport job. The 500hp turbo-diesel and automated gearbox were excellent for handling heavy loads. The liftable third axle improved fuel efficiency when not fully loaded, which was a nice touch. On the downside, I found the cab's controls to be slightly cluttered, affecting quick adjustments. Overall, a strong performer.
4.4
Truck tractor Scania R500
2008 Year
4.0 Price
4.0 Reliability
5.0 Maintenance
4.0 Operation
5.0 Convenience
I’ve spent considerable time behind the wheel of the Scania R500 Streamline, and overall it’s been a solid performer for long-distance hauls. The cabin setup stands out for its comfortable layout and ease of use, which helps during extended drives. That V8 engine delivers consistent power, making highway climbs manageable even when fully loaded. However, maneuvering the vehicle in tighter town spaces can require more attention. Fuel efficiency is decent for a truck this size, although there might be room for slight improvements. Maintenance hasn’t been overly demanding, but some part replacements did take a bit longer than anticipated.
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4.2
Truck tractor Scania R500
2020 Year
4.0 Price
4.0 Reliability
4.0 Maintenance
5.0 Operation
4.0 Convenience
So I had a chance to try the R500 Streamline, and honestly, the look of the thing stands out on the road - that big grill makes it easy to spot. I wasn't expecting much from the interior, but it surprised me. Decent materials, nothing falling off, lots of room for legs and bags. Dashboard gives you all the info you need, maybe a little too much at times - took a while to figure out all the dials and switches. The engine's got lots of pull, didn't notice any lag when overtaking, and the brakes (with ABS and EBS standard now) did the job in bad weather. As for running costs, it's okay, just like any other modern Euro-5 truck with the big V8. Annoying that you have to get used to the steering adjustment, not super intuitive. Haven't driven it long enough to break anything but seems reliable so far.
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