MAN 8.185 BL/460
Built: 2002 · Series: 8.185
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MAN 8.185 – 8-tonne class with 132 to 180 kW: twelve versions as F, FL, LC and LLC with a 4.58-litre six-cylinder, unladen weight 4,250 to 6,100 kg
The 8.185 belongs to the same MAN series as the 8.136, with the same scheme of an 8-tonne weight class and a horsepower figure in the second part of the type designation. In the register, however, the actual power figures of the individual versions cover several output steps between 132 and 180 kW, pointing to engine updates and regional variants over the production run. The codes F, FL, LC and LLC differentiate wheelbase and chassis height, from the short dropside F version to the long LLC variant.
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The register lists here 12 versions with outputs from 132 to 180 kW from a 4,580 cm³ six-cylinder, unladen weights from 4,250 to 6,100 kg, gross weights from 7,490 to 8,600 kg, lengths from 6,120 to 8,300 mm and widths from 2,420 to 2,600 mm.
With twelve versions on record, the 8.185 is the most widely documented MAN series in this part of the register; it covers both short municipal chassis and long dropside and box bodies for long-distance distribution traffic. The smaller displacement compared with the 8.136, combined with partly higher output, shows the technical progress of engine development within the same weight class.
When buying a used 8.185, the turbocharger and charge-air cooling deserve particular attention, since the more powerful versions boost the smaller displacement harder; add to this the usual checks of frame corrosion, the brake system and the clutch. The wide model range ensures good parts availability through MAN and the open commercial-vehicle parts trade.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: MAN 8.185, MAN Truck & Bus (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 132 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 4,580 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,300 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,600 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 5,550 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 8,600 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 23.8 kW/t (132 kW / 5.5 t)
Stronger than 15% 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 8.185 BL/460 have?
The MAN 8.185 BL/460 delivers 132 kW.
How much does the MAN 8.185 BL/460 weigh?
The unladen weight is 5,550 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the MAN 8.185 BL/460?
8,600 kg.
What engine does the MAN 8.185 BL/460 have?
4,580 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the MAN 8.185 BL/460?
8,300 mm × 2,600 mm.
When was the MAN 8.185 BL/460 built?
Production years: 2002.
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.
The technical data on this page comes from official vehicle registration records (RDW/Traficom), not from the manufacturer.
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Other models in this series
8.185 BL/395
8.185 F-7.49/395
8.185 F/335
8.185 F/425
8.185 FL/335
8.185 FL/365
8.185 FL/395
8.185 LC 7.49/425
8.185 LC-7,5/425
8.185 LLC/395
8.185 LLC/460
Sources: Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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