MAN 8.224 L/490
Built: 1998 · Series: 8.224
More machines from model year 1998
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The 1998 MAN 8.224 L/490 is the long version of the 8.224 group with a wheelbase of 490 centimetres, 8,650 mm length and 2,460 mm width. The six-cylinder diesel of 6,870 cm³ delivers 162 kW, and the 224 in the name stands for the PS figure. The kerb weight is 7,180 kg and the permissible gross weight 8,600 kg.
The difference between the two figures is small; on paper little room remains for payload. The type is therefore less meant for pallets with heavy goods than for light bodies or for a chassis delivered with a heavy special body, such as a living body or a horse transporter. The length of 8,650 mm fits these uses, which need a lot of area but little weight.
The single letter L marks the basic cab version. For interested buyers an individual weighing before purchase is important so that the really available payload is known. The vehicle comes from the middle of the type's production period and is sought today mainly as a base for conversions.
MAN 8.224 – classic distribution truck of the 8-tonne class with about 224 hp: 162 kW, six-cylinder of 6,870 cm³, gross vehicle weight 8,600 kg, lengths from 6,330 to 9,500 mm
The 8.224 stands in the same MAN type logic for the 8-tonne weight class with a notably strong engine of about 224 hp – a power-to-weight ratio that marks this version out for brisk distribution work and light construction-site use. The versions carried in the register range from the base F through the lighter FL version to chassis with a long wheelbase (L/490) and the version LLC/530.
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The register lists here 8 versions with power of throughout 162 kW, a displacement of 6,870 cm³ from six-cylinders, unladen weights from 4,610 to 7,180 kg at a gross vehicle weight of 8,600 kg, lengths from 6,330 to 9,500 mm and widths from 2,300 to 2,600 mm.
With the strong six-cylinder in the 8-tonne class, the 8.224 was suited to tasks where pulling power and payload both mattered, such as tipper and crane bodies in construction and municipal use, where the combination of engine power and comparatively low gross weight is still valued today.
On a used example of these older chassis, rust on the frame and brake lines counts, along with the condition of the clutch and gearbox, the seal of the engine and injection pump, and on tipper or crane versions the hydraulic system and its connections to the chassis; parts are now only available through specialist dealers for classic MAN commercial vehicles.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: MAN 8.224, MAN Truck & Bus (manufacturer)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 162 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 6,870 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,650 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,460 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 7,180 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 8,600 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 22.6 kW/t (162 kW / 7.2 t)
Stronger than 20% 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 8.224 L/490 have?
The MAN 8.224 L/490 delivers 162 kW.
How much does the MAN 8.224 L/490 weigh?
The unladen weight is 7,180 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the MAN 8.224 L/490?
8,600 kg.
What engine does the MAN 8.224 L/490 have?
6,870 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the MAN 8.224 L/490?
8,650 mm × 2,460 mm.
When was the MAN 8.224 L/490 built?
Production years: 1998.
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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