Copyright © Hans Högman 2025-09-08
Wheeled Off-road Vehicles,
Sweden - 2
Terrängbil 30 and 40 (Off-road Trucks 30 and
40)
The off-road trucks Tgb 30 and Tgb 40 (Swedish:
Terrängbil 30/40 (Tgb 30/40)) or Scania SBA
111/111S, were one of the most common types of
trucks used by the Swedish Armed Forces. The two
versions (30 and 40) have been in service with the
Armed Forces since autumn 1975.
These all-wheel drive vehicles were built to be driven
in very rough terrain with a ground clearance of 40
cm under the axles. The gearbox consists of a 6-
speed automatic transmission.
The Tgb 30 has a winch with a 60 m winch line and 9
tons of pulling force. Scania's designation for the
truck is SBA 111, Special Bulldog All-wheel drive, 11-
liter diesel engine, generation 1.
The Tgb 40 has a winch with a 50 m winch line and
11 tons of pulling force. Scania's designation for the
truck is SBAT 111S, Special Bulldog All-wheel drive
Tandem, 11 liters, generation 1, supercharged diesel
engine.
The Tgb 30 and Tgb 40 are 90% identical. The main
differences for the Tgb 40 are one more wheel axle,
a longer wheelbase and flatbed, greater load
capacity, and an overboost unit on the engine that
provides higher power. The Swedish Armed Forces
ordered five different variants of the Scania SBA 111
and Scania SBA 111S.
Variants:
1.
Off-road truck Tgb 30 (Terrängbil 30) It is a 2-
axle vehicle equipped with a 6-cylinder D11
engine producing 220 hp and has a permissible
load of 4.5 tons on and off-road. Scania's
designation is SBA 111.
2.
Off-road truck Tgb 40 (Terrängbil 40) is a larger
variant with three axles for towing artillery
pieces, among other things. It has 300 hp, the
same engine as the Tgb 30 but equipped with a
turbocharger. Scania's designation is SBAT 111S.
3.
Off-road truck Tgb 45 (Terrängbil 45) with a
load capacity of 8.5 tons—both on and off-
road—it is an export version of the Tgb 40 and
has a slightly higher total weight. The Swedish
Armed Forces ordered 90 units of this variant.
660 Tgb 45 trucks have been delivered to India.
4.
Off-road rescue vehicle Rtgb 4112
(Räddningsterrängbil 4112) (Rtgb 4112) is a
rescue vehicle. The Swedish Air Force employed
the vehicle for emergency firefighting, rescue,
and salvage and evacuation of downed aircraft.
The vehicle was based on the SBAT 111S model.
A total of 50 rescue vehicles were manufactured,
which were
equipped with a
body containing
foam
extinguishing
equipment.
The image shows
the off-road
rescue vehicle Rtgb 4112 (Räddningsterrängbil.)
Image: Wikipedia.
5.
The Slunga 77 is a snow clearance vehicle
based on the SBA 111 (Tgb 30). A total of
between 80 and 85 vehicles of this type were
manufactured. The vehicles were equipped with
a double cab and three steering wheels (inside
the cab), which were directly connected to each
other. A snow blower (Rolba unit) was attached
to the rear of the vehicle. The snow removal
capacity was approximately 30 tons/minute of
snow, which was thrown 30 meters sideways.
The vehicles were
manufactured by
Kockums in Storuman
and delivered between
1978 and 1979.
The image shows the
snow clearance vehicle
“Slunga 77” (variant of Tgb 30). Image: Swedish
Armed Forces.
Specifications Tgb 30:
•
Crew
1
•
Mass
9 tons
•
Length
6.75 m
•
Width
2.49 m
•
Height
3.00 m
•
Axles
2
•
Engine
6-cylinder D11, 220 hp
•
Transmission
Scania GA763 automatic +
lock-up, high/low
•
Ground clearance
40 cm
•
Max. speed
90 km/h
•
Main armament
Roof mount for machine gun
•
Manufactured
1975 -
•
Manufacturer
Scania
The image shows the off-road truck Tgb 30
(Terrängbil 30). This Tgb 30 has served with the
Södermanland Regiment. Photo: Per-Olof Rosén,
1978. Image: Arsenalen (SRBA), ID: ARSF.001523.
Specifications Tgb 40:
•
Crew
1
•
Mass
ca 11 tons
•
Length
7.75 m
•
Width
2.49 m
•
Height
3.00 m
•
Axles
3
•
Engine
6-cylinder DS11
(supercharged), 300 hp
•
Transmission
Scania GA763 automatic +
lock-up, high/low
•
Ground clearance
40 cm
•
Max. speed
90 km/h
•
Main armament
Roof mount for machine gun
•
Manufactured
1975 -
•
Manufacturer
Scania
The image shows the off-road truck Tgb 40
(Terrängbil 40). Photo in 1986. Image: Miliseum, ID.
MILIF.031832.
Terrängbil 14 and 15 (Off-road Vehicles 14
and 15)
Off-road Vehicle 14 (Tgb 14), Off-road Vehicle 15
(Tgb 15), and Aircraft Maintenance Vehicle
(FUHBIL) (Swedish: Terrängbil 14 (Tgb 14), Terrängbil
15 (Tgb 15), and Flygunderhållsbil (FUHBIL)) are a
series of off-road vehicle versions from Mercedes-
Benz used by the Swedish Armed Forces. The
models are based on the military version
Geländewagen 461 (or Mercedes-Benz G-Class).
As early as the beginning of the 1990s, the Swedish
Navy's ground forces began using Mercedes
Geländewagen vehicles. Mercedes-Benz was also
commissioned to supply service vehicles to the
Swedish overseas military. However, the initial
vehicles deployed were civilian cars that were not
designed for Swedish circumstances. The vehicle
was named Personterrängbil 5 (Ptgb 5) and was
based on the MB 290/T (1994), MB 290GD (2000),
and MB 270 CDI (2005) models.
The Tgb 14, Tgb 15, and Aircraft Maintenance
Vehicle (FUHBIL) are a series of off-road vehicle
versions from Mercedes-Benz used by the Swedish
Armed Forces. The models are based on the military
version Geländewagen 461 (or Mercedes-Benz G-
Class).
In early 2011, the Swedish Defense Materiel
Administration (FMV) entered into a framework
agreement with Daimler AG. The agreement
included an initial order for 105 Mercedes
Geländewagen 300 CDI vehicles with associated
maintenance systems. The order marked the start of
the process of replacing the Tgb 11/13 and 20 off-
road vehicles.
In 2013, an order was placed for 535 light patrol
vehicles of various types. The vehicle system was
thus named Off-road vehicle 14, Tgb 14, (Terrängbil
14) and off-road vehicle 15, Tgb 15, (Terrängbil 15).
In 2017, an additional 50 off-road vehicles were
delivered to the Swedish Armed Forces.
Off-road vehicle Tgb 14 is the designation for the four-
wheel drive (4x4) model, while its sister model, off-
road vehicle Tgb 15, differs in that it has six-wheel
drive (6x6, three-axle).
In early 2020, the FMV announced that it had signed
an agreement with Mercedes-Benz AG for an
additional 90 Off-road vehicle Tgb 15 vehicles.
These were delivered between 2020 and 2022 and
are used as aircraft turnaround vehicles (Swedish:
Klargöringsfordon) in the Swedish Air Force. They
are distributed among the fighter wings and
helicopter squadrons and have the designations
FUHBIL FPL for aircraft and FUBIL HKP for
helicopters. “Klargöring” “ (turnaround) of an Swedish
aircraft involves refueling, rearming, and minor
maintenance. Standard turnaround of the JAS 39
Gripen takes less than 15 minutes to complete.
The vehicle thus replaces the Air Force's previous
turnaround vehicle, the Klargöringsbil 9711/9712
(Jeep J20), also known as “Dallas.”
The Tgb 14 is available in both armored and
unarmored variants, has a six-cylinder 184 hp
engine, and is powered by all four wheels. It runs on
diesel and can drive through approximately 60 cm of
water and weighs approximately 2.1 tons
unarmored without extra equipment. The armored
variant weighs about 1.5 tons extra.
The Tgb 15 has a cabin with room for four soldiers
plus a 2.17 m long flatbed. It has a six-cylinder
engine with 184 hp and weighs approximately 4.4
tons.
Variants:
•
Tgb 141A/T (M5138-141011), an unarmored four-
wheel drive (4x4) vehicle.
•
Tgb 1411 SPS/T (M5138-141111), a landmine-
protected, armored four-wheel drive (4x4) vehicle.
•
Tgb 152T (M5138-152011), a six-wheel drive (6x6)
vehicle with no armor plating.
•
Tgb 1511. Prototype remote reconnaissance off-
road vehicle (6x6), only one ordered.
•
Tgb 1522T (M5138-152211), a landmine-protected,
armored six-wheel drive (6x6) vehicle. The 152 6x6
off-road vehicle has a short cab and a flatbed
body at the rear. The model has a sunroof and
weapon integration on the roof.
•
FUHBIL FPL (M5190-972111), a landmine- and
armor-protected six-wheel drive (6x6) vehicle
used by the Air Force.
•
FUHBIL HKP (M5190-972211), a landmine- and
armor-protected six-wheel drive (6x6) vehicle
used by the Air Force.
Specifications Tgb 14:
•
Crew
2
•
Passengers
3
•
Mass
2.1 tons (unarmored), armored 1.5
tons extra
•
Engine
V6 (inline) 184 hp (135 kW), diesel
•
Transmission
four-wheel drive
•
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz
•
Numbers
435
•
In service
2011 -
The image shows the off-road vehicle Tgb 14
(Terrängbil 14). Image: Wikipedia.
Specifications Tgb 15:
•
Crew
2
•
Passengers
3
•
Mass
4,420 kg
•
Length
635 cm
•
Width
215 cm
•
Height
240 cm
•
Engine
V6 (inline) 184 hp (135 kW)
•
Gearbox
5-speed automatic transmission
•
Transmission
6-wheel drive
•
Ground clearance: 26 cm
•
Load capacity
2,080 kg (2.17 m long flatbed)
•
Manufacturer
Mercedes-Benz
•
Numbers
151
•
I service
2017 -
The image shows the off-road vehicle Tgb 15
(Terrängbil 15). Photo: Tommy Gripenstam. Image:
Swedish Armed Forces.
Terrängbil 16 “Galten” (Off-road Vehicle 16)
The off-road vehicle Tgb 16 (Swedish: Terrängbil 16)
is a South African four-wheel drive off-road vehicle
produced by BAE Systems. The Tgb 16 is a further
developed winter variant of the RG-32 “Scout”
designated RG-32M, which has been developed for
the Swedish Armed Forces. In Sweden it was
designated Terrängbil 16 (tgb 16), known as
“Galten” (The Boar).
380 Tgb 16 vehicles were delivered to the Swedish
Armed Forces between 2006 and 2013 and are
mainly used for troop transport.
The Tgb 16 meets very high standards in terms of
landmine and shrapnel protection. Its powerful six-
cylinder engine enables the vehicle to climb
gradients of up to 60 percent. The design can also
handle side slopes of up to 40 percent.
The transmission consists of a 5-speed automatic
gearbox and a transfer case with high and low gears.
This means that the vehicle can be driven with four-
wheel drive or rear-wheel drive.
The engine is a straight 6-cylinder diesel from
Austrian manufacturer Steyr-Daimler-Puch with 181
hp (in combat, the exhaust gas purification system
can be switched off, increasing the power to 215 hp).
The Tgb 16 has been purchased in four sub-series
with different modifications: DS1, DS2, DS3, and
DS4.
Tgb16 has also been known under the designations
Personterrängbil 6 and RG 32.
The image shows the off-road vehicle Tgb 16
(Terrängbil 16). Image: Wikipedia.
Specifications:
•
Crew
1
•
Troops
4
•
Mass
6.92 tons
•
Length
5.32 m
•
Width
2.21 m
•
Heigth
2.8 m
•
Engine
Straight 6-cylinder turbo
diesel, cylinder capacity 3.2 liters, 183.6 hp
•
Max. speed
120 km/h
•
Main armament
1 × roof turret, tower crown,
or Vapenstation 01 with 5.56 mm machine gun 90,
7.62 mm machine gun 58, 12.7 mm machine gun
88, or 40 mm grenade launcher 92)
•
Numbers
380
•
In Swedish service
2006 -
The image shows the off-road vehicle Tgb 16
(Terrängbil 16). Photo: Nicklas Ehlén. Image: Swedish
Armed Forces.
Terrängbil 24 “SISU GTP” (Off-road Vehicle
TGB24)
The off-road vehicle TGB24 (Swedish: Terrängbil 24)
is a ballistically protected 4-wheel drive vehicle with
a total weight of 16.5 tons. They have a common
base chassis where modules can be replaced to
create new variants. Tgb 24 is of the GTP type, from
Finnish supplier Sisu Oy.
Sweden and Finland have procured and acquired the
vehicles for their respective armed forces under a
joint framework agreement.
The off-road vehicles consist of a troop transport
variant—Armored Personnel Carrier, APC—with room
for a total of ten troops, and a variant with a double
cab, flatbed, and canopy with room for a total of five
troops.
In total, Sweden and Finland have ordered over 260
vehicles, including single cab, air defense,
command, medical, and indicator variants, which will
also be delivered to the Swedish Armed Forces.
The Swedish Defense Materiel Administration (FMV)
received the first delivery of the vehicle in August
2024, and these vehicles were delivered to the
Swedish Armed Forces in the fall of 2024.
The image shows the off-road vehicle TGB24
(Terrängbil 24), the troop transport variant (APC).
Photo: SISU AUTO.
At the end of November 2025, the Swedish Defense
Materiel Administration (FMV) announced that,
together with the Finnish Defense Forces, it had
ordered over 300 Sisu GTP off-road vehicles, i.e.,
TGB24s. This is an increase in the number of vehicles
to the previously placed order for TGB24s, and these
will be delivered within the same time frame as the
original order. In total, Sweden and Finland have
ordered over 600 vehicles.
Variants:
•
Troop transport variant, APC, with seating for 2 + 8
people
•
A variant that features a double cab, a flatbed
with a canopy, and seating for 2 + 3 people
Specifications:
•
Crew
2 (standard staffing), 2+2 or 2+3
(reconnaissance), 2+8 (troop transport, APC)
•
Mass
16.5 ton
•
Length
6.0 m
•
Width
2.5 m
•
Height
2.55 m
•
Armor
STANAG 4569 Level 1
•
Motor
Straight 6-cylinder turbo diesel,
308 hp
•
Max. speed
110 km/h
•
Transmission
4-wheel drive
•
Ground clearance
0.4 m
•
Main armament
7.62 mm/12.7 mm machine
gun, remote-controlled weapon station
•
Manufacturer
Sisu Auto
•
In Swedish service
2024 -
The image shows the off-road vehicle TGB24
(Terrängbil 24), the flatbed variant. Photo: SISU
AUTO.
