MAN 8.153 FL/425
Built: 1994 · Series: 8.153
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MAN 8.153 – trucks of the 8-tonne class: engine with 112 to 114 kW, cab variants F and FL, gross weights from 7,490 to 8,600 kg, 9 versions in the register
The MAN 8.153, like the 10.224 and 18.232, is named according to the two-part logic of MAN's commercial vehicles of the 1980s and 1990s: the first number gives the 8-tonne weight class of the gross vehicle weight, the number after the point the engine output of about 153 hp. The cab suffixes F and FL distinguish cab variants – F the standard, FL a flatter cab – the length suffixes such as "335", "395" or "425" give the wheelbase in centimetres. The range belongs to MAN's lighter commercial vehicles of this generation, below the heavier 10- and 18-tonne classes of the same platform.
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The register lists nine versions with 112 to 114 kW from the 4.6-litre engine, unladen weights from 4,250 to 7,250 kg, gross weights from 7,490 to 8,600 kg, lengths from 6,055 to 8,280 mm and widths from 2,250 to 2,560 mm.
The 8-tonne class sits at the boundary of the classic 7.5-tonne driving-licence limit and was used above all for dropside and box bodies in the distribution traffic of trades and retail, alongside use as a chassis for municipal bodies such as sweepers and smaller tippers.
On used examples, operating hours and the condition of the injection pump matter, along with clutch and gearbox, rust on the frame and cab, the condition of brakes and suspension under full load, and, on bodied vehicles, their mounting to the chassis; parts run through the MAN network.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: MAN 8.153, MAN Truck & Bus (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 114 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,580 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,280 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,350 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 7,250 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 7,490 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 15.7 kW/t (114 kW / 7.2 t)
Stronger than 10% 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 8.153 FL/425 have?
The MAN 8.153 FL/425 delivers 114 kW.
How much does the MAN 8.153 FL/425 weigh?
The unladen weight is 7,250 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the MAN 8.153 FL/425?
7,490 kg.
What engine does the MAN 8.153 FL/425 have?
4,580 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the MAN 8.153 FL/425?
8,280 mm × 2,350 mm.
When was the MAN 8.153 FL/425 built?
Production years: 1994.
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 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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Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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