MAN 12.220 L/403
Built: 2003 · Series: 12.220
More machines from model year 2003
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With the 12.220 L/403, MAN built a compact member of the 12-tonne class in 2003. It measures only 6,400 mm in length and 2,300 mm in width, and its unladen weight is 5,300 kg. That makes it clearly lighter than some of the longer siblings in the 12.220 series.
The permissible gross weight of 12,000 kg is unchanged. For operators, the short body mainly means manoeuvrability between warehouses, back yards and town-centre streets, where distribution trucks work every day.
The diesel engine of 6,870 cm³ displacement delivers 162 kW. The same output appears in several neighbouring MAN types, so the 12.220 L/403 sets itself apart mainly through its dimensions and low kerb weight.
MAN 12.220 – a 12-tonne-class chassis from the F8/L2000 generation, some examples listed as TGL: 4.58 and 6.87-litre diesel engines, 162 kW, around 220 PS factory rating, up to 12 tonnes gross weight
The 12.220 continues the weight class.engine power designation scheme of MAN's medium-duty F8 and L2000 ranges: the 12 denotes the 12-tonne weight class, the 220 the engine output in metric horsepower. Alongside the classically labelled versions, the register also includes one example under the successor name TGL, denoting the later MAN range introduced from 2005 that carried the same weight class forward.
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The register lists 5 versions with 162 kW from 4,580 to 6,870 cm³ displacement, kerb weights of 5,100 to 7,375 kg, gross vehicle weights of 11,975 to 12,000 kg, lengths of 5,650 to 9,850 mm and widths of 2,300 to 2,550 mm.
In the 12-tonne class, the 12.220 was the higher-output alternative to the 10.163/10.185 and competed with the Mercedes-Benz LK/LN2 12t, the Iveco Eurocargo 120E and the Volvo FL6; the engine range from 4.58 to 6.87 litres shows that both the smaller four-cylinder and larger six-cylinder units were fitted in this weight class, depending on body and duty profile.
When buying used, check for rust on the frame and axles, the condition of the fitted engine – the smaller four-cylinder or the larger six-cylinder – and brakes and suspension relative to usage history. On examples listed as TGL, it is also worth checking the electronics, revised compared with the previous range; parts are supplied through the MAN dealer workshop network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: MAN 12.220, MAN Truck & Bus (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 162 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 6,870 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,400 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,300 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 5,300 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 12,000 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 30.6 kW/t (162 kW / 5.3 t)
Stronger than 20% 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 12.220 L/403 have?
The MAN 12.220 L/403 delivers 162 kW.
How much does the MAN 12.220 L/403 weigh?
The unladen weight is 5,300 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the MAN 12.220 L/403?
12,000 kg.
What engine does the MAN 12.220 L/403 have?
6,870 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the MAN 12.220 L/403?
6,400 mm × 2,300 mm.
When was the MAN 12.220 L/403 built?
Production years: 2003.
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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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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