Wednesday, October 12, 2011

1977 Magirus-Deutz 310D19FFS - BGB 655S

1977 Magirus-Deutz 310D19FFS BGB 655S



This is part one of a multi part blog entry series dedicated to the Magirus-Deutz truck range. Featured here today is BGB 655S, a 1977 310D19FFS 4x2 tractor unit.

Specs on this truck:

Make/model: Magirus-Deutz 310D19FFS 4x2
Chassis #: 49000.66968
Year: 1977
Rego: BGB 655S
Engine: Deutz air-cooled V10, 14.7 litres, 301hp
Gearbox: ZF 8 speed range change
GTW: 32 tons (in UK), design 50 tons
Top Speed: 60mph
Fuel Returns: 5-6mpg when working

Model Number Breakdown: 310D19FFS

310 = DIN horsepower rating
D = Ulm, Germany Cab Type
19 = 19t Designed Gross Vehicle/Train weight
F = Frontlenker or Cabover
F = Sleeper Cab Equipped
S = Sattelzugmaschine (Tractor Unit)

Taken from http://www.magirusdeutz.co.uk/MD8technik.htm - scroll down to the Magirus Deutz Model Codes section and all info is there!

Did a DVLA check on this truck - results below:
The vehicle details for BGB 655S are:
Date of Liability 01 01 1995
Date of First Registration 31 07 1978
Year of Manufacture 1978
Cylinder Capacity (cc) 14702cc
CO2 Emissions Not Available
Fuel Type HEAVY OIL
Export Marker N
Vehicle Status Unlicensed
Vehicle Colour RED
Vehicle Type Approval Not Available


Here's a list of the trucks with the F10L413L, including this 310D19: