MAN 8.145 BL/365
Built: 2003 · Series: 8.145
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The MAN 8.145 BL/365 dates from 2003 and is a short distribution chassis of the eight-tonne class. The 145 in the name stands for the PS figure; the four-cylinder diesel gives 103 kW from a displacement of 4,580 cm³. The chassis measures 6,600 mm in length and 2,450 mm in width, and the wheelbase is 365 centimetres according to the type code.
The kerb weight of 4,950 kg and the permissible gross weight of 8,600 kg leave a payload sufficient for palletised goods in food retail. The letter B in the type code points to a special cab or frame version; the manufacturer did not set out specifics in every document.
The size suits deliveries in city centres, where manoeuvrability and access to backyards are in demand. Whoever takes over such a vehicle used checks the condition of body, tail lift and suspension and compares the real payload with their own needs, as the gross weight is reached quickly.
MAN 8.145 – light chassis of the L2000 series: 8-tonne class with a 145 hp four-cylinder, cab codes F, FL, LC and LLC, gross-weight variants from 7.49 to 8.6 tonnes
The MAN 8.145 belongs to the L2000 series, introduced by MAN in the 1990s as the light and medium chassis class. In the type designation the first number gives the gross-weight class in tonnes and the second the engine output in horsepower, here 8 tonnes and 145 hp. The cab codes F and FL denote the long-haul and extended-nose cabs, LC and LLC chassis with a lower cab and lowered frame; the additional numbers after the hyphen, such as LC-7.5, give differing gross-weight variants of the same chassis in tonnes, and the number after the slash the wheelbase in centimetres.
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The register lists 11 versions with 103 kW from four-cylinder engines of 4,580 cc. Kerb weights range from 4,000 to 6,800 kg, gross vehicle weights from 7,490 to 8,600 kg. Lengths run from 5,300 to 7,920 mm, widths from 2,300 to 2,600 mm.
In the 7.5- to 8.6-tonne class, the 8.145 competed with the Mercedes-Benz 814/815 and the Iveco Cargo 75E; the chassis served as a common base for box, drop-side and refrigerated bodies in urban distribution transport.
On a used example, checks should cover corrosion on the frame and spring brackets, the condition of the clutch and five-speed gearbox, sealing of the turbocharger on the four-cylinder engine, and brakes and wheel bearings from frequent urban stop-and-go use; spare parts run through the MAN service network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: MAN 8.145, MAN (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 103 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,580 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,600 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,450 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 4,950 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 8,600 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 20.8 kW/t (103 kW / 5 t)
Stronger than 7% 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 8.145 BL/365 have?
The MAN 8.145 BL/365 delivers 103 kW.
How much does the MAN 8.145 BL/365 weigh?
The unladen weight is 4,950 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the MAN 8.145 BL/365?
8,600 kg.
What engine does the MAN 8.145 BL/365 have?
4,580 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the MAN 8.145 BL/365?
6,600 mm × 2,450 mm.
When was the MAN 8.145 BL/365 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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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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Other models in this series
8.145 F/365
8.145 F/395
8.145 FL/335
8.145 FL/365
8.145 LC-7.5/365
8.145 LC/365
8.145 LLC
8.145 LLC-8.6/300
8.145 LLC/300
8.145,LC/300
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · speccodex.com (retrieved October 2026) · How we check the data
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