In general : Truck Scania can be identified from the following numbers:
Location : Truck Scania identification number– stamped on the vehicle- on the type plate (factory plate) . Cab number– on the type plate (factory plate) . Engine Number– on the engine block . Truck Scania Gearbox Number– on the gearbox
Truck Scania Identification Number:
Location of Truck Scania VIN
Truck Scania vin Lettering
The Truck Scania vin is stamped in capital letters. The letters are at least 7 mm high.
The Truck Scania has two rows and has a ‘+’ sign at the end. Various lettering styles (fonts) are possible depending on the works and the type.
Examples:
Truck Scania vin breakdown
Truck Scania type plate:
Location of the type plate in Truck Scania
Composition and appearance of the type plates in Truck Scania
The following type plates are available on the market:
| Description | Parts No: |
| Type plates for vehicles of the 4-Series Scania streamline | 1401288 |
| Type plates for vehicles of the P, R, G and T-Series. | 1547407 |
Description
4-Series
| 1 | = | Euronumber (European vehicle number) |
| 2 | = | Truck Scania Identification Number (VIN) – compulsory field |
| 3 | = | Cab type – compulsory field |
| 4 | = | Cab serial number |
| 5 | = | Cab type approval number – compulsory field for the Swedish market |
| 6 | = | Cab colour – compulsory field |
| 7 | = | Maximum weight |
| 8 | = | Authorised tow weight (vehicle combination) |
| 9 | = | Maximum permissible axle load, 1st axle of Truck Scania |
| 10 | = | Maximum permissible axle load 2. axle |
| 11 | = | Maximum permissible axle load, 1st axle |
| 12 | = | Maximum permissible axle load, 1st axle |
| 13 | = | Truck Scania type – compulsory field |
| 14 | = | ADR lettering |
| 15 | = | Body number – compulsory field |
| 16 | = | Colour |
| 17 | = | Free for supplementary entries |
| 18 | = | Free for supplementary entries |
| A | = | The ‘Maximum legal’ column shows the authorised weight for the market. The weights must be entered. If the authorised weight is exceeded, then it must be indicated in the ‘ Truck Scania -Design’ section. Weight entry fields are compulsory fields in the European Union |
| B | = | The ‘Technically Permissible’ column contains the maximum permissible gross weight in relation to the EC brake system, steering, the tyres and the transmission in Truck Scania . The entry must be equal with or higher than the entry in the ‘Maximum Legal’ field. |
| C | = | The ‘ truck Scania Design’ column contains the maximum permissible gross weight that Scania has, with respect to the EU, indicated for the transmission, the axles, the springs and the frame. |
P, R, G and T-Series
Unused fields are marked in the middle with an ‚X’. Fields 1, 10 and 19 are left blank for supplementary entries.
| 1 | = | Euronumber (European vehicle number Scania truck for sale ) |
| 2 | = | Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) – compulsory field |
| 3 | = | Maximum weight |
| 4 | = | Authorised tow weight (vehicle combination) |
| 5 | = | Maximum permissible axle load – 1st axle |
| 6 | = | Maximum permissible axle load – 2nd axle |
| 7 | = | Maximum permissible axle load – 3rd axle |
| 8 | = | Maximum permissible axle load – 4th axle |
| 9 | = | Maximum permissible axle load – 5th axle |
| 10 | = | Maximum vertical weight at the point of connection |
| 11 | = | Cab type |
| 12 | = | Cab serial number |
| 13 | = | Cab type approval number – compulsory field for the Swedish market |
| 14 | = | Cab colour |
| 15 | = | Body number |
| 16 | = | Body colour – compulsory field |
| 17 | = | ADR lettering |
| 18 | = | Body type designation – compulsory field |
| 19 | = | Free for supplementary entries |
| A | = | The ‘Maximum legal’ column shows the authorised weight for the market. Weight entry fields are compulsory fields in the European Union |
| B | = | The ‘Technically Permissible’ column contains the maximum permissible gross weight in relation to the EC brake system, steering, the tyres and the transmission. The entry must be equal with or higher than the entry in the ‘Maximum Legal’ field. |
Truck Scania engine number:
The following cab/engine combinations are available for the P, R, G and T-Series:
| Series | Engine version | |
| P | Scania 141 , Scania 164 230, 270, 310, 340, 380, 420 | |
| G | 230, 270, 310, 340, 380, 420, 440, 470, 480 | |
| R | 230, 270, 310, 340, 380, 420, 470, 500, 580 | |
| T | 340, 380, 420, 470, 500, 580 |
| 4 Series | Performance (HP) | P, R, G and T-Series | Performance (HP) |
| 9 litre | 230, 260, 300 | 9 litre | 230, 270, 310 |
| 11 litre | 340, 380 | 11 litre | 340, 380 |
| 12 litre | 420, 440, 470 | 12 litre | 420, 420 Euro 4, 470 |
| 13 litre | 400, 420, 440, 470, 480 | ||
| 14 litre, V8 | 460, 530 | ||
| 16 litre, V8 | 480, 580 | 16 litre, V8 | 500, 580 |
Pictures of the engines of the Truck Scania
Location of the engine number in Truck Scania
The engine number in Truck Scania is at the front on the right; it is not necessary to remove the engine or any part of the body in order to see it. On 9 litre engines the number is at the back on the right, as seen in the direction of travel. On old 9 litre engines, the number is at the front, as seen in the direction of travel, on top.
The Truck Scania engine number is stamped onto the engine block. On 11, 12, 14 and 16 litre engines, the engine number is on the engine block and also on a metal plate. Entries are made by needle or are stamped on (in capital letters in Hevetica lettering) The letters are at least 5 mm high.
On each engine, the number shows the type of engine, the version and the serial number (see the examples below). Older Truck Scania engines show the type of engine and then the version in two lines. On new generation engines the type of engine and the version are indicated in one line. The lower line is the serial number. The manufacturer’s name can always be seen.
| Example of an old engine number plate | DSC 14 13 L 04 1234567 |
| Example of an old – stamped – engine number | 1234567 |
| Example of a new engine number plate | DC12 01 L01 1234567 |
and 16 litre engines.
Truck Scania gearbox number:
| The following types of Truck Scania gearbox are available: | ||
| GR801 | – | 8-speed quick change |
| GR900 | – | 8+1 quick change |
| GR900R | – | 8+1 quick change with retarder |
| GRS890 | – | 12-speed quick change with gear reduction |
| GRS890R | – | 12-speed quick change with gear reduction and retarder |
| GRS900 | – | 12+2-speed quick change with gear reduction |
| GRS900R | – | 12+2-speed quick change with gear reduction and retarder |
| GRS920 | – | 12+2-speed quick change with gear reduction |
| GRS920R | – | 12+2-speed quick change with gear reduction Retarder |
| The following other variants are available for the P, R, G and T- Truck Scania Series: | ||
| G670 | – | 6+R |
| GRSO900 | – | 12+2-speed quick change with gear reduction and direct drive |
| GRSO900R | – | 12+2-speed quick change with gear reduction, overdrive and retarder |
| GRS895 | – | (12+R) 2150 Nm 12-speed |
| GRS895R | – | (12+R+Ret) 2150 Nm 12-speed and retarder |
| GR875 | – | (8+R) 1850 Nm 8-speed |
| GR875R | – | (8+R) 1850 Nm 8-speed and retarder |
| GR905 | – | (8+C+R) 2200 Nm 8 + 1-speed |
| GR905R | – | (8+C+R) 2200 Nm 8 + 1-speed and retarder |
| GRS905 | – | (12+2xC+R) 2700 Nm 12 + 2-speed |
| GRS905R | – | (12+2xC+R+Ret) 2700 Nm 12 + 2-speed and retarder |
| GRSO905 | – | Overdrive (12+2xC+R) 3000 Nm 12 + 2-speed including overdrive |
| GRSO905R | – | Overdrive (12+2xC+R+Ret) 3000 Nm 12 +2-speed including overdrive and retarder |
| GA765 | – | Automatic (6+R) |
| GA765R | – | Automatic+retarder (6+R+Ret) |
| GA766 | – | Automatic (6+R) |
| GA766R | – | Automatic+retarder (6+R+Ret) |
| GA866 | – | Automatic (6+R) |
| GA866R | – | Automatic+retarder (6+R+Ret) |
| GA867 | – | Automatic (6+R) |
| GA867R | – | Automatic+retarder (6+R+Ret) |
Location of the gearbox number in Truck Scania
The gearbox number in Truck Scania is on a plate either on the upper side or on the left side of the gearbox. It should be possible to see it without having to remove any vehicle parts.
For each gearbox it shows the type, the transmission, the development stage and the serial number. These are presented in one line.
Example: GRS 920R 1234567
Scania truck on the left, viewed in the direction of travel (near the oil filter)
