MAN 14.225 LLLC
Built: 2003 · Series: 14.225
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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 | 8,660 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 7,710 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 12,000 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Gears | 6correct |
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Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 21 kW/t (162 kW / 7.7 t)
Stronger than 20% of the trucks in the register — out of 25,241 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 LLLC have?
The MAN 14.225 LLLC delivers 162 kW.
How much does the MAN 14.225 LLLC weigh?
The unladen weight is 7,710 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the MAN 14.225 LLLC?
12,000 kg.
What engine does the MAN 14.225 LLLC have?
6,870 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the MAN 14.225 LLLC?
8,660 mm × 2,550 mm.
When was the MAN 14.225 LLLC 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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