MAN Vw 8.136 F
Built: 1981-1987 · Series: 8.136
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MAN-VW 8.136 – the truck of the MAN and Volkswagen cooperation (1979–1993): six-cylinder diesel of 5,648 cm³, gross weight up to 8,000 kg, unladen weights from 4,420 to 6,900 kg
The 8.136 belongs to the G range that MAN and Volkswagen jointly developed from 1979 into the early 1990s as medium-duty trucks in the 6- to 10-tonne class and sold in parallel under both brand names. The type designation follows MAN's scheme: the first number before the point names the gross weight in tonnes, the number after it the engine output in hp – the 8.136 thus stands for the 8-tonne class with 136 hp. It was powered by the six-cylinder diesel from MAN's own D range.
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The register lists here 6 versions with the six-cylinder diesel of 5,648 cm³, unladen weights from 4,420 to 6,900 kg, a gross weight of 7,490 to 8,000 kg, lengths from 5,530 to 6,930 mm and widths from 2,250 to 2,480 mm.
The G range filled the gap for MAN and Volkswagen between light vans and the heavy truck ranges and targeted municipalities, hauliers and trade businesses looking for a manoeuvrable truck with a cab derived from van production. After Volkswagen's withdrawal from the cooperation in the early 1990s, MAN continued the range on its own at first.
On a used example, rust on the frame and cab floor, the condition of the injection pump and clutch of the MAN diesel engine, the condition of the brake system and suspension under high payload, and the completeness of the respective body count; spare parts for the drivetrain run through the MAN network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: MAN-VW 8.136, MAN Truck & Bus (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 5,648 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,930 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,470 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 5,400 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 5,080 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 7,500 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 6correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 94 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the MAN Vw 8.136 F weigh?
The unladen weight is 5,080 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the MAN Vw 8.136 F?
7,500 kg.
What engine does the MAN Vw 8.136 F have?
6 cylinders, 5,648 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the MAN Vw 8.136 F go?
Top speed is 94 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the MAN Vw 8.136 F?
6,930 mm × 2,470 mm.
When was the MAN Vw 8.136 F built?
Production years: 1981-1987.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
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- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
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Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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