MAN 8.163 LAEC
Built: 1997 · Series: 8.163
More machines from model year 1997
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MAN 8.163 – a type from the L2000 range for an 8-tonne gross weight at 163 hp: four-cylinder diesel of 4,580 cc, 114 to 120 kW, lengths 5,500 to 8,950 mm
The MAN 8.163 belongs to the L2000 range, with which MAN renewed its light and medium truck line in 1996. The type designation follows MAN's naming logic of the time: the first number gives the gross vehicle weight class in tonnes, the second the engine power in horsepower – so 8.163 means an 8-tonne gross weight at around 163 hp, matching the 114 to 120 kW recorded in the register. The model names in the register also show chassis variants such as F, FL and LC, plus suffixes for wheelbase and tyres after the slash.
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The register lists here 24 versions with 114 to 120 kW from a four-cylinder diesel of 4,580 cc, unladen weights from 3,920 to 7,250 kg, gross vehicle weights from 7,490 to 8,600 kg, lengths from 5,500 to 8,950 mm and widths from 2,200 to 2,600 mm.
In the roughly 7.5- to 8-tonne class the 8.163 filled the gap between a conventional van and a heavy truck, mainly serving trades, construction and distribution work as a chassis for flatbed, box and tipper bodies; competitors included the Mercedes-Benz 814/817 and the Iveco EuroCargo in the comparable weight class.
Buying a used L2000 chassis such as the 8.163, what matters is the condition of the turbocharger and injection pump, corrosion on the frame and spring hangers, and clutch and brake wear from decades of construction-site and distribution work on many examples. Parts run through MAN's dealer network, supplemented by independent commercial workshops with a wide range of L2000 parts.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: MAN 8.163, MAN (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Cylinders | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,580 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,770 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,200 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 3,570 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 6,611 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 7,490 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|---|
| Top speed | 100 km/hcorrect |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the MAN 8.163 LAEC weigh?
The unladen weight is 6,611 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the MAN 8.163 LAEC?
7,490 kg.
What engine does the MAN 8.163 LAEC have?
4 cylinders, 4,580 cm³ displacement.
How fast does the MAN 8.163 LAEC go?
Top speed is 100 km/h.
What are the dimensions of the MAN 8.163 LAEC?
6,770 mm × 2,200 mm.
When was the MAN 8.163 LAEC built?
Production years: 1997.
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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Other models in this series
8.163 F
8.163 F /395
8.163 F-7.5
8.163 F-7.5/335
8.163 F-7.5/365
8.163 F-7.5/425
8.163 F-BL-7.49/425
8.163 F/335
8.163 F/365
8.163 F/425
8.163 F/K/495
8.163 FC-7.5/335
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