MAN 12.232 FA – specifications
Built: 1996 · Series: 12.232
Data for the version built 1996 · Data origin: Official register · sources
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MAN 12.232 – 12-tonne class with a 230 hp six-cylinder: F, FA and FL/BL chassis variants, unladen weight from 6,360 to 8,550 kg
The 12.232 designation follows the scheme MAN used on its trucks from the 1970s to the 1990s: the first number gives the gross weight class in tonnes, the second the engine output in metric horsepower. For the 12.232 that is 12 tonnes and 230 hp, recorded in the register as a constant 169 kW from a 6,590 cm³ six-cylinder diesel. The letter codes F, FA, FL and BL denote the chassis variant, for example forward control with a short or long wheelbase.
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The register lists here 5 versions with an output of 169 kW from the 6,590 cm³ six-cylinder, unladen weights from 6,360 to 8,550 kg, gross weights from 11,920 to 13,000 kg, lengths from 6,300 to 9,780 mm and widths from 2,400 to 2,550 mm.
In the 12-tonne class, the 12.232 competed with the Mercedes-Benz NG and Volvo F12 for trade, construction and distribution traffic; the wide spread of vehicle lengths shows the range from short tipper chassis to long dropside bodies working with a trailer. The six-cylinder engine was a solid, not over-specified, choice for this weight class.
On a used 12.232, worthwhile checks include frame corrosion at the body mounting points, the condition of the clutch and gearbox, and the brake linings and drums; on all-wheel-drive versions also the transfer case and propshafts. MAN parts for the six-cylinder engine of this generation remain available through the dealer network and independent commercial-vehicle parts suppliers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: MAN 12.232, MAN Truck & Bus (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 169 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 6,590 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,300 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,440 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 8,550 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 13,000 kgcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the MAN 12.232 FA have?
The MAN 12.232 FA delivers 169 kW.
How much does the MAN 12.232 FA weigh?
The unladen weight is 8,550 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the MAN 12.232 FA?
13,000 kg.
What engine does the MAN 12.232 FA have?
6,590 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the MAN 12.232 FA?
6,300 mm × 2,440 mm.
When was the MAN 12.232 FA built?
Production years: 1996.
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- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
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