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MAN 12 L

Built: 1997-2000 · Series: Trucks 3.5–12 t (Class N2)

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The 12 L comes from MAN. Production: 1997-2000. The engine has 6 cylinders. The machine is 8,110 mm long and 2,550 mm wide. The unladen weight is 8,470 kg. The wheelbase measures 5,080 mm. The gross vehicle weight is 11,990 kg. The machine runs on 4 wheels. Unladen weight across the MAN range ranges from 840 to 62,700 kg; the 12 L sits at the bottom of that range with 8,470 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the 26.540 6X2/4 BLS below it with 8,465 kg and the TGM 18.340 above it with 8,475 kg. 3037 MAN models across 30 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 9 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Cylinders6correct

Dimensions and weights

Length8,110 mmcorrect
Width2,550 mmcorrect
Wheelbase5,080 mmcorrect
Unladen weight8,470 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight11,990 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels4correct

Frequently asked questions

How much does the MAN 12 L weigh?

The unladen weight is 8,470 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the MAN 12 L?

11,990 kg.

What engine does the MAN 12 L have?

6 cylinders.

What are the dimensions of the MAN 12 L?

8,110 mm × 2,550 mm.

When was the MAN 12 L built?

Production years: 1997-2000.

What to check before buying

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  • 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 9 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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