Tatra
148
148 (1972)
1972–1982
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About this generation
The Tatra 148 was introduced as a major development of the Tatra 138 and entered full series production in 1972. It retained Tatra's characteristic backbone chassis, independent swing-axle suspension and air-cooled V8 diesel architecture while receiving increased engine power, improved reliability, greater payload capability and numerous technical refinements. The range covered construction, mining, transport, military and specialist applications and remained in production until 1982, including the extensively updated T2-148 introduced in 1979.
Key Features
- Heavy-duty truck
- Backbone chassis
- Independent swing-axle suspension
- 6x6 and 4x4 configurations
- Air-cooled V8 diesel
- Construction applications
- Mining and quarrying
- Military applications
- Forestry and off-road transport
- T2-148 modernization from 1979
- Multiple body configurations
- Tipper and tractor variants
Technical Overview
- Production
- 1972–1982
- Replaced
- Tatra 138
- Succeeded by
- Tatra 815
Cab & Transmission
- Cab Types
- Forward-Control Cab
- Forward-Control Day Cab
- Transmissions
- 5-speed manual transmission
- 2-speed auxiliary gearbox
- Electro-pneumatic auxiliary gearbox
Engines
2 engines