MAN 14.225 LL /540
Built: 2003 · Series: 14.225
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The 2003 MAN 14.225 LL /540 is a long chassis of the fourteen-tonne class with the large wheelbase of 540 centimetres. Length 9,550 mm, width 2,600 mm: these dimensions fill the legal maximum and allow box bodies with a large cargo space. The six-cylinder diesel has 6,870 cm³ and delivers 162 kW.
The kerb weight is 7,500 kg and the permissible gross weight 14,000 kg. For light, bulky goods a large area is therefore available, while heavy goods quickly reach the weight limit. Furniture, mattresses, cartons or garments on hangers are typical freight.
The two L letters in the name denote the roomier cab variant. The large wheelbase also leaves space for a tail lift and a balanced axle-load distribution. Used chassis of this kind come to market mainly as box trucks in furniture and parcel transport; the tightness of the body and the working of the tail lift matter.
MAN 14.225 – a 14-tonne-class chassis from the F8/L2000 generation: 6.87-litre six-cylinder diesel, 162 kW, around 225 PS factory rating, up to 14.1 tonnes gross weight
The 14.225 forms the next weight class up from the 12.220 within MAN's medium-duty F8/L2000 ranges: the 14 denotes the 14-tonne class, the 225 the engine output in metric horsepower. Unlike the 10.163/10.185 and, in part, the 12.220, this model consistently used the larger 6.87-litre six-cylinder engine, built by MAN Nutzfahrzeuge in Munich.
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The register lists 5 versions with 162 kW from 6,870 cm³ displacement, kerb weights of 7,500 to 8,785 kg, gross vehicle weights of 12,000 to 14,100 kg, lengths of 6,550 to 9,650 mm and widths of 2,520 to 2,600 mm.
As the heaviest version of the classic weight-class range, the 14.225 covered the transition to the heavy distribution and construction segment, competing with the Mercedes-Benz LK/LN2 14t and Volvo FL6/FL7; its consistently six-cylinder engine provided sufficient reserves for tipper and box bodies carrying heavy loads, and its shared cab and chassis with the lighter 10-tonne and 12-tonne MAN models simplified maintenance for mixed fleets.
When buying used, check for rust on the frame, axles and body mounts, as well as the condition of the six-cylinder diesel including the turbocharger and injection system. Brakes, suspension and tow hitch should be checked relative to load history; parts are supplied through the MAN dealer workshop network, and for older model years also through independent commercial-vehicle parts dealers.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: MAN 14.225, MAN Truck & Bus (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 162 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 6,870 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 9,550 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,600 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 7,500 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 14,000 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 21.6 kW/t (162 kW / 7.5 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 14.225 LL /540 have?
The MAN 14.225 LL /540 delivers 162 kW.
How much does the MAN 14.225 LL /540 weigh?
The unladen weight is 7,500 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the MAN 14.225 LL /540?
14,000 kg.
What engine does the MAN 14.225 LL /540 have?
6,870 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the MAN 14.225 LL /540?
9,550 mm × 2,600 mm.
When was the MAN 14.225 LL /540 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) · speccodex.com (retrieved October 2026) · How we check the data
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