Popular Post Prowrench Posted June 8, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 8, 2020 Scania 6 cyl. 5 speed 27,000 miles very clean just had to have it 10 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62823-1974-r400/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry T Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Where's the fuel tank? Good looking little truck. How long ago was it taken out of fire service? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62823-1974-r400/#findComment-452871 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff M Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 I've never seen an R400 with the plus 3 cab, nor did I know they ever built a Scania with a straight 5 speed. Does anyone know the last year for the Scania R400? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62823-1974-r400/#findComment-452885 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Jeff M said: I've never seen an R400 with the plus 3 cab, nor did I know they ever built a Scania with a straight 5 speed. Does anyone know the last year for the Scania R400? If I recall correctly, 1985 was the last year. All of the Morgan Millwork R487P box trucks, for example, had 5-speed transmissions. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62823-1974-r400/#findComment-452887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ditchdiggerjcf Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 (edited) Is an R400 a medium duty truck? I see it still has air brakes. Edited June 8, 2020 by Ditchdiggerjcf Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62823-1974-r400/#findComment-452893 Share on other sites More sharing options...
terry Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 I once had a DM 487 with the Scania and automatic, a real gutless wonder!! terry 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62823-1974-r400/#findComment-452894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ws721 Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Plowed snow with a R 400 Scania that had a straight 5 speed. Great plow truck, didn't have power enough to break traction and had good heat because it was always working its 140 HP to the max. LOL 1 Quote Remember if it's got a hood it's no good! Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62823-1974-r400/#findComment-452895 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kscarbel2 Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Ditchdiggerjcf said: Is an R400 a medium duty truck? I see it still has air brakes. The R-400 series was the predecessor to the "Baby 8's" we have today. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62823-1974-r400/#findComment-452898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mowerman Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 wow that thing is really clean..perfect for recreation i would put a stake body on it,,,,have a ball with it...i thought they quit 4 series in the 60s.....bob Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62823-1974-r400/#findComment-452919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prowrench Posted June 10, 2020 Author Share Posted June 10, 2020 On 6/7/2020 at 9:52 PM, Terry T said: Where's the fuel tank? Good looking little truck. How long ago was it taken out of fire service? Fuel tank is between the frame rails in back of the rear axle I don't know why they didn't use the regular fuel tanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62823-1974-r400/#findComment-452985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocky Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 15 hours ago, Prowrench said: Fuel tank is between the frame rails in back of the rear axle I don't know why they didn't use the regular fuel tanks Probably some "safety conscience" person speced it that way for volunteer firemen to get in and out, and for fire service did not need a large fuel capacity? Quote Brocky Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62823-1974-r400/#findComment-453015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted June 10, 2020 Share Posted June 10, 2020 19 hours ago, Prowrench said: Fuel tank is between the frame rails in back of the rear axle I don't know why they didn't use the regular fuel tanks I think such option was typical for many firetrucks. Probably to save space for rirefighting equipment at the sides of the chassis and also for weight distribution. Nice looking unit, congrats on the new toy! 1 Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62823-1974-r400/#findComment-453026 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prowrench Posted June 12, 2020 Author Share Posted June 12, 2020 On 6/10/2020 at 2:14 PM, Vladislav said: I think such option was typical for many firetrucks. Probably to save space for rirefighting equipment at the sides of the chassis and also for weight distribution. Nice looking unit, congrats on the new toy! Thank You Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/62823-1974-r400/#findComment-453155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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