Scania SBA111

     Notes: This medium 4x4 truck is used by Sweden, Finland, and India.  The SBA111 has been designed to be easy to drive and maintain, with automatic transmission and easy to service components that can use normal tools.  Another consideration was using off-the-shelf proven components from existing truck lines.  The cab has a roof hatch with a mount for a light machinegun (though no weapon is provided in the basic cost).  The cargo area has removable drop sides and a drop tailgate, and may be covered with a canvas cover.  The SBA111 has a winch in the front bumper with a capacity of 8 tons.  The vehicle is meant for cold weather operations, with a cab heater, engine heater, battery heater, and fuel heater. The SBA111 is powered by a Scania D11 diesel developing 220 horsepower.

     The SBAT111S is a larger, heavier, 6x6 version of the SBA111 listed above.  It is designed for carrying cargo loads, with a 5.5-ton capacity crane mounted to the rear of the cab.  A modified version of this vehicle tows FH-77 155mm artillery pieces for the Swedish Army; this version has a 10-man fully enclosed cab for the gun crew.  The SBAT111S is powered by a Scania DS11 turbodiesel developing 300 horsepower. Other versions include a radar vehicle, an airfield fire truck, and an airfield snow-clearing vehicle.  Other equipment on this truck is the same as on the SBA111 above. India ordered special SBAT111Ss that have a reinforced suspension and brakes, allowing them to haul 8.5 tons on road and 7 tons cross-country. After the Indian sale, the Swedish bought 83 of this model.

     Civilian models include rough terrain firefighting, septic trucks, high-lifting loading cranes, water and oil-drilling platforms, and heavy recovery vehicles.

Volvo L3154

     Notes: This ancient truck was in production for only 6 short years, between 1956 and 1962.  It is a basic, conventional design, with the engine in front, crew cab, and rear cargo area.  The cargo area has removable canvas and drop sides.  In the front bumper is a winch with a capacity of 8 tons.  The engine is the Volvo D96 AS diesel developing 150 horsepower, coupled with a Volvo K12 manual transmission with five forward and one reverse gear. The L3154 has power brakes, but not power steering.

     There is a wrecker version, and a crash/rescue vehicle for airfields. The L3154 is also used as an artillery tractor and ammunition resupply vehicle.

Volvo L4854

     Notes: This Swedish truck is basically a commercial truck known as the Viking, modified for military service.  It is a 4x4 truck with a conventional layout.  The L4854 is noted for the simplicity of maintenance and ease of servicing. The cab is all steel, and has a hatch on the roof with a light weapon mount.  The rear cargo area has drop sides and tailgate.  Under the right side of the chassis is a winch with a 5-ton capacity, which can be used to the front or rear.  The L4854 is powered by a Volvo D67C turbodiesel, with a Volvo K17 manual transmission with five forward and one reverse gear. The L4854 can haul 4.5 tons on roads.

     Over 20 variants of this vehicle exist, including several civilian variants, especially in the timber and construction trades.