MAN 12.224 LLL/403
Built: 1999 · Series: 12.224
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The 1999 MAN 12.224 LLL/403 carries three L letters in the name and thus sits at the top of the cab tier within the 12.224 range. The chassis measures 6,950 mm in length and 2,500 mm in width, and the figure 403 stands for the wheelbase in centimetres. The six-cylinder diesel has 6,870 cm³ and delivers 162 kW.
The kerb weight of 5,700 kg and the permissible gross weight of 12,000 kg give a good payload; the compact length keeps the vehicle usable for urban deliveries despite the larger cab. This very combination of medium wheelbase and comfortable cab was sought by firms whose drivers spend long shifts in the vehicle.
Typical bodies are flatbed with tarpaulin and loader crane, box bodies for parcel services and chassis for beverage distributors. On a used purchase the condition of the cab mounting is worth a look, since larger cabs can show more wear on the tilt mechanism and bearings.
MAN 12.224 – the collective page of the 12-tonne truck with the 224 hp engine, from the short LL to the long LLL version, four- and six-cylinders of 6.9 litres, gross weight from 12 to 17.7 tonnes
The MAN 12.224 belongs to MAN's classic type logic, in which the first number denotes the weight class in tonnes and the number after the dot the engine power in hp – 12.224 thus a 12-tonne chassis with 224 hp. The letters L, LL and LLL denote increasingly long wheelbases, the number after the slash the wheelbase in centimetres, and LC and LLC special cab versions.
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The register lists here 17 versions with 162 kW from four- to six-cylinders of around 6,870 cm³, unladen weights from 4,800 to 17,000 kg, gross weights from 12,000 to 17,700 kg, lengths from 5,600 to 10,000 mm and widths from 2,300 to 2,600 mm.
The 12-tonne class with around 165 kW was the backbone of medium-duty distribution traffic in the 1980s and 1990s and served as the base for box bodies, flatbeds, tippers and municipal vehicles, before MAN replaced it with the L2000 and TGM ranges.
On these used chassis, the condition of the six-cylinder inline engine and injection pump, rust on the frame and spring hangers, wear on brake drums and propshafts matter, and on the long LLL versions the integrity of the extended frame; spare parts for this generation increasingly run through independent MAN specialists.
With gross vehicle weights from 12,000 to 17,700 kg, these chassis belong entirely to EU class N3 (over 12 t); operating them requires a category CE driving licence, a tachograph and compliance with driving and rest times, plus, in almost every European country, a distance-based toll. The long LLL versions with leaf-spring suspension on the rear axle were designed for tippers and construction work, while the shorter LL versions more often ran in distribution traffic with box bodies.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: MAN 12.224
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 162 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 6,870 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,950 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 5,700 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 12,000 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 28.4 kW/t (162 kW / 5.7 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 12.224 LLL/403 have?
The MAN 12.224 LLL/403 delivers 162 kW.
How much does the MAN 12.224 LLL/403 weigh?
The unladen weight is 5,700 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the MAN 12.224 LLL/403?
12,000 kg.
What engine does the MAN 12.224 LLL/403 have?
6,870 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the MAN 12.224 LLL/403?
6,950 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the MAN 12.224 LLL/403 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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Other models in this series
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12.224 L
12.224 L/368
12.224 L/458
12.224 LL
12.224 LL(L)
12.224 LL(L)/458
12.224 LL(L)/548
12.224 LL/328
12.224 LL/368
12.224 LL/403
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · speccodex.com (retrieved October 2026) · How we check the data
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