MAN 10.163 FL/490
Built: 1999 · Series: 10.163
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MAN 10.163 – a 10-tonne-class chassis from the L2000 generation: four-cylinder diesel with 4.58 litres of displacement, 114 to 118 kW, around 163 PS factory rating, 10.5-tonne gross weight
MAN labelled its medium-duty trucks, including the L2000 range of the 1990s, by the pattern weight class.engine power: the first number denotes the weight class in tonnes, the following three digits the engine output in metric horsepower. The 10.163 is therefore a 10-tonne-class chassis with a factory rating of around 163 PS, built by MAN Nutzfahrzeuge, headquartered in Munich.
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The register lists 7 versions with 114 to 118 kW from 4,580 cm³ displacement and four cylinders, kerb weights of 5,500 to 7,040 kg, a gross vehicle weight of 10,500 kg, lengths of 5,930 to 8,850 mm and widths of 2,300 to 2,550 mm.
In the 10-tonne class, the 10.163 competed with the Mercedes-Benz LK/LN2, the Iveco Eurocargo and the Volvo FL6 for distribution and construction haulage; the four-cylinder, 4.58-litre engine was the smallest unit in this weight class in MAN's line-up and was mainly fitted to chassis with box, tilt or tipper bodies.
When buying used, check for rust on the frame and axles, the condition of the clutch and gearbox on trucks with heavy construction-site use, and the brakes and suspension relative to load history. The robust four-cylinder engine is considered easy to repair; parts are supplied through the MAN dealer workshop network, and for the drivetrain also through independent commercial-vehicle parts dealers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: MAN 10.163, MAN Truck & Bus (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 114 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,580 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,850 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 5,600 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 10,500 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 20.4 kW/t (114 kW / 5.6 t)
Stronger than 10% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,242 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the MAN 10.163 FL/490 have?
The MAN 10.163 FL/490 delivers 114 kW.
How much does the MAN 10.163 FL/490 weigh?
The unladen weight is 5,600 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the MAN 10.163 FL/490?
10,500 kg.
What engine does the MAN 10.163 FL/490 have?
4,580 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the MAN 10.163 FL/490?
8,850 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the MAN 10.163 FL/490 built?
Production years: 1999.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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This page carries 7 individual figures for this model. They come from 1 recorded source; every figure can be traced there. What we cannot document is not here — we leave gaps open rather than estimate them.
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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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