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E-Series

E-Series (1997)

1997–2006

Sisu E12

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About this generation

The second-generation Sisu E-Series was introduced in 1997 with a Renault-sourced cab following Sisu's cooperation with Renault V.I. The new cab replaced Sisu's own first-generation E-Series cab while the Sisu heavy-duty chassis and vocational architecture were retained. The range expanded with the E12 powered by Mack engines, while Cummins and later Renault and Caterpillar engines were also offered. The E-Series remained in production through 2006 and received several updates, including the 2001 facelift and the 2005 EVO2 update.

Key Features

  • Heavy-duty road and vocational truck
  • Renault-sourced cab
  • Sisu heavy-duty chassis
  • Road transport
  • Construction and vocational applications
  • Forestry and logging
  • E11, E12, E14 and later E18 models
  • Cummins, Mack, Renault and Caterpillar engines
  • Multiple axle configurations
  • High payload capability
  • 2001 facelift
  • Euro 3 engines
  • 2005 EVO2 update

Technical Overview

Production
1997–2006
Replaced
E-Series (1995)
Succeeded by
Polar

Cab & Transmission

Cab Types
  • Renault Forward-Control Day Cab
  • Renault Forward-Control Sleeper Cab
  • High-Roof Sleeper Cab
Transmissions
  • Fuller manual transmission
  • ZF 16-speed manual transmission
  • Renault manual transmission

Engines

6 engines