Scania SBA111
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| Scania SBA111 | |
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| Manufacturer | Scania |
| Also called | Tgb 30 |
| Production | 1975 - 1990 |
| Engine | Scania D11 162 kW |
| Transmission | Scania GA763 |
| Wheelbase | 4.0 m |
| Length | 6.75 m |
| Width | 2.5 m |
| Height | 2.9 m |
| Ride height | 0.4 m |
| Track | 2.0 m (front), 2.0 m (rear) |
| Curb weight | 8,820 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 167 l |
| Scania SBAT111 | |
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| Manufacturer | Scania |
| Also called | Tgb 40 |
| Production | 1975 - 1990 |
| Engine | Scania DS11 221 kW |
| Transmission | Scania GA763 |
| Wheelbase | 3.5 + 1.5 m |
| Length | 7.75 m |
| Width | 2.5 m |
| Height | 2.9 m |
| Ride height | 0.4 m |
| Track | 2.0 m (front), 2.0 m (rear) |
| Curb weight | 11,200 kg |
| Fuel capacity | 167 l |
Scania SBA111 is military 4x4 cross-country truck, designed and manufactured by Scania for the Swedish Army, designated Terrängbil 30 (Tgb 30).
Scania SBAT111 is a similar three axle truck in 6x6, designated Terrängbil 40 (Tgb 40).
Tests begun in 1971 and Scania was rewarded a 225 million kronor order in 1975. About 1,800 SBA111 and 900 SBAT111 were delivered to the army and the navy till 1990 when production stopped.
On Tgb 40s used for towing the Bofors FH77, the APU of the howitzer can be operated by the truck driver to add traction at difficult cross country passages.
The Swedish Air Force operates some 50 SBAT111 as airport crash tenders. The airforce also uses about 45 SBA111 in a special snow blower version, fitted with a Scania DS14 diesel V8 to power the snow blower.
The SBA111 is a forward control truck with a 6-cyl Scania diesel engine, an automatic gearbox and an ordinary transfer case driving all axles. Due to ample ground clearance, locking differentials and automatic transmission it has very good cross country mobility. It is fitted with a 87 kN winch.
Beside having one more axle and a larger capacity than the SBA111, the SBAT111 has a turbo charged engine, a slightly stronger winch and a power take-off for fitting a hydraulic crane.
There were limited export to Norway and Finland. The SBAT111 was thoroughly tested by Australia and Canada but no purchases were made. When India, in 1986, purchased 420 FH77 Bofors howitzers they also ordered 660 of a somewhat modified SBAT111. The Swedish Army then purchased some 80 units of the improved SBAT111 and adopted them as Terrängbil 45 (Tgb 45).
