26T Scania R400 Opti-Cruise by Empire Coachbuilders

This 2012 Scania R400 26-ton horsebox, coach-built by Empire, has 235,324 miles and MOT until April 2026. Built on a Euro 5 Opti-cruise chassis with front and rear air suspension, it features a leather-trimmed cab with CCTV, Bluetooth, cruise control, and full tilt cab.

The luxury living includes an electric slide-out with U-shaped leather seating converting to a bed, luton and over-bathroom beds, full kitchen with cooker, combi oven, and fridge freezer, smart TV, wardrobes, and a fitted bathroom with shower, sink, and flush toilet. Stalled for six, the horse area is equipped with stainless steel padded partitions, cushioned aluminium flooring, skylights, DEFRA-approved fans, rug racks, and LED lighting. Finished in metallic royal blue, the exterior offers extensive underfloor and tack storage, water tank with horse wash, generator, tow bar, docking lights, and fold-down steps for easy access.

Overview

• 2012 Scania R400 Axle 26,000 kg Chassis
• Coach built by Empire Coach builders
• Stalled for 6 large horses
• Smart luxurious living, Sleeping for 6
• Large electric slide out
• Huge underfloor storage

Cabin / Chassis / Engine

• Cruise control
• Engine size: 12,740 cc
• Euro 5
• Latest digital tacho
• Scania R400 6X2 26,000 kg Chassis
• Date of first registration: 01/03/2012
• Transmission: Opti-cruise
• Mileage: 235,324 Miles
• Model: R400
• Fuel: Diesel
• Leather upholstered cab seating with Empire logo in the headrests
• Radio/Bluetooth
• Adjustable steering wheel
• Twin electric windows
• Front and rear air suspension
• Switch for fans
• Mot : April 2026
• CCTV camera system
• Exhaust brake
• Internal LED lighting in cab
• 12 volt charger
• Heated adjustable wing mirrors
• ABS braking system
• On-board Scania control system
• Full tilt cab

Living Area

• Insulated walls and ceiling
• Finished off in dark gloss wood
• U shape leather upholstery with two matching stools (Electric slide out)
• Seating converts into a double
• Large Luton with fitted mattress
• Padded ceiling with large manual sky light
• Adjustable dining table
• Fitted work top with sink
• Combi oven
• Large fridge freezer
• Full cooker
• TV/DVD (Smart TV)
• Blown heating with hot and cold water
• Multiple cupboards
• Large, fitted Mirror
• Multiple plug sockets
• Fitted window blinds
• Empire control panel
• Upgraded water pump
• Bed above toilet and shower with skylight with foam mattress fitted
• Two large hanging wardrobes either side of the pop out
• LED internal lighting
• Multiple down spot lighting
• Heavy duty leisure battery with split charger system and invertor

Bathroom

• Fitted corner bowel sink with cabinet below and mirror Infront
• Corner shower cubicle with sliding glass door
• LED lighting and mood lighting
• Towel rail
• Tinted window
• Fitted electric flush toilet

Horse Area

• Thermostat
• Stalled for 6
• Full height and width in the horse area
• Five stainless steel padded partitions with rubber skirting
• Heavy duty EVA kick boarding
• Aluminum planked floor with cushioned rubber flooring with drainage holes
• Full length rug rack
• Three large manual skylights
• Two defra approved fans
• Multiple tie and hay net rings
• LED lighting including night light and loading light
• Large, tinted windows with window bars for protection
• Aluminum planked gates
• Well balanced manual rear ramp with one piece Krailburg heavy duty rubber matting
• Light and airy in the horse compartment, well ventilated

Exterior

• Finished off in metallic royal blue paintwork
• Large underfloor storage with access both sides
• Three external tack lockers
• Large water tank with horse wash
• Multiple skirt lockers
• Reversing docking lights
• External tie rings
• Tow bar with electrics
• 240-volt connection point
• Fold down steps into living
• Fold down steps and rear access door into the last stall of the horse area
• Push start Dometic diesel generator
• Empire logo Anti-spray matt