SCANIA P-SERIES DISTRIBUTION:
The P-Series range took an important leap forward in 2006 with an improved driving position and a number of ergonimic enhancements. Now a new Highline version is set to extend its appeal still further.
The five-cylinder engine, with power ratings of 230, 270 and 310hp, is proving to be an impressive performer.
The distribution sector is the natural environment for the P-Series 4x2 and 6x2 rigids, with backup from rigid versions of the higher-mounted R-Series for drawbar or long-distance applications with ratings up to 420hp from a 12-litre Scania engine.
The high engine hump in the P-Series restricts cross-cab access, although the cab is otherwise well arranged and the driver has a good view of the road and an assured feeling when driving in traffic.
The steering set-up is good and despite having a full-width cab the truck is pretty easy to manoeuvre in town.
SCANIA P-SERIES TIPPER:
Out of the three truck manufacturers that have enjoyed a monopoly in the tipper market, it has survived challenges from new-look models coming through unscathed and unaltered. While it's predominantly a P-Series market, the R-Series is also available for tipper operators.
Scania has now added the G-Series go-between truck for people who need more living space than the P without the height of the R.
Kerbweight at the top end is not for the faint-hearted on tight margins, but the strong residuals of the 11.7-litre EGR make it worthwhile. There are eight cabs, from the day to the Highline and Topline options.
Scania offers EGR Euro-4 for its standard 11.7-litre model and SCR for its 15.6-litre. At the RAI show it also took the wraps off its new EUro-5 lineup, running from 230 - 480hp.
SCANIA P-SERIES TRACTOR:
Scania's taken the EGR route with its P/R-Series 9- and 11.7-litre engines for fleet operators.
There's a broad range of engines, cabs and gearboxes and the P-cab is still in demand - but the R-Series takes control here. The intermediate G-cab and P-cab Highline take Scania's modular approach a few steps further.
The specs listed are the likely options available, but in theory you can have a Topline or highline cab on a nine-litre engine. In general, the 420hp R-Series is the big seller, and its torque makes it a viable contender - as does the Scania name itself.
ENGINE OPTIONS:
DISTRIBUTION:
8.9-litre 5cyl, 236hp/925Nm, 276hp/1,100Nm, 322hp/1,250Nm.
TIPPER:
9.0-lit, 5cyl, 230hp/1,050Nm, 270hp/1,250Nm;
11.7-litre 6cyl, 340hp/1,700Nm, 380hp/1,900Nm, 420hp/2,100Nm, 480hp/2,250Nm;
15.6-litre V8, 500hp/2,400Nm, 550hp/2,700Nm, 620hp/3,000Nm
TRACTOR:
9.0-lit, 5cyl, 230hp/1,050Nm, 270hp/1,250Nm;
11.7-lit, 6cyl, 340hp/1,700Nm, 380hp/1,900Nm, 420hp/2,100Nm, 480hp/2,250Nm
