MAN 18.232 F/450
Built: 1993 · Series: 18.232
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The MAN 18.232 F/450 dates from 1993 and belongs to the eighteen-tonne class of medium-heavy chassis. The 232 in the name stands for the PS figure, and the record shows 169 kW from a displacement of 6,870 cm³. The letter F marks the long-distance line of the series and the figure 450 the wheelbase in centimetres.
At 7,100 mm long and 2,500 mm wide the chassis is compact for a vehicle with a permissible gross weight of 18,000 kg. The kerb weight of 7,700 kg allows a payload that suits two-axle distribution vehicles with box or flatbed bodies well. The length speaks for bodies with a loader crane or tipper bodies with a short bed.
The build year 1993 makes the vehicle an early representative of the series. On vehicles of this age the condition of frame, cab mounting and electrics are the biggest value factors; the mechanical design of the six-cylinder is considered manageable, and spare parts for this engine family are still widespread among dealers today.
MAN 18.232 – trucks of the 18-tonne class: inline six-cylinder with about 169 kW, cab variants F, FA and FL, gross weights from 17,000 to 18,300 kg, 9 versions in the register
The MAN 18.232 follows the same type logic as the smaller MAN ranges of the 1980s and 1990s: the first number gives the 18-tonne weight class, the number after the point the engine output of about 232 hp. The cab suffixes F, FA and FL mark cab variants, BL a sleeper version for long-haul work, FLS a further cab version; FA models with the 4X4 suffix are all-wheel-drive versions.
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The register lists nine versions with about 169 kW from six-cylinders of 6.7 to 6.9 litres, unladen weights from 5,180 to 12,400 kg, gross weights from 17,000 to 18,300 kg, lengths from 5,600 to 10,630 mm and widths from 2,500 to 2,600 mm, depending on the bodywork fitted.
The 18-tonne class is among the classic two-axle trucks of medium-heavy distribution and construction-site traffic and was bodied from dropsides and box bodies to tipper and concrete-mixer chassis; the 4X4 versions served construction-site and off-road use, while the BL sleeper cabs were also laid out for longer long-haul runs.
On used examples, operating hours and the condition of the injection pump and turbocharger matter, along with clutch and gearbox, on the all-wheel-drive versions the transfer case and axles, rust on the frame and cab, and brakes and suspension under full load; parts run through the dense MAN dealer and parts network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: MAN 18.232, MAN Truck & Bus (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 169 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 6,870 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 7,100 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 7,700 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 18,000 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 21.9 kW/t (169 kW / 7.7 t)
Stronger than 22% 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 18.232 F/450 have?
The MAN 18.232 F/450 delivers 169 kW.
How much does the MAN 18.232 F/450 weigh?
The unladen weight is 7,700 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the MAN 18.232 F/450?
18,000 kg.
What engine does the MAN 18.232 F/450 have?
6,870 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the MAN 18.232 F/450?
7,100 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the MAN 18.232 F/450 built?
Production years: 1993.
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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This page carries 7 individual figures for this model. They come from 2 recorded sources; 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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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · speccodex.com (retrieved October 2026) · How we check the data
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