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MAN L278

Built: 2003-2003 · Series: Trucks 3.5–12 t (Class N2)

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The MAN L278 is a machine built by MAN. Production: 2003. The engine has 6 cylinders, with a displacement of 6,871 cm³. The machine is 6,550 mm long and 2,420 mm wide. The unladen weight is 4,785 kg. The wheelbase measures 3,250 mm. Top speed is 130 km/h. The gross vehicle weight is 10,500 kg. The machine runs on 6 wheels. Unladen weight across the MAN range ranges from 840 to 62,700 kg; the L278 sits at the bottom of that range with 4,785 kg. Its immediate neighbours are the 415. L1 below it with 4,780 kg and the TGC 8.180 above it with 4,788 kg. 3037 MAN models across 30 series are on record. The model is listed under Trucks over 7.5 t. 11 verified figures from 1 source are on file.

Technical data

Engine

Cylinders6correct
Displacement6,871 cm³correct

Dimensions and weights

Length6,550 mmcorrect
Width2,420 mmcorrect
Wheelbase3,250 mmcorrect
Unladen weight4,785 kgcorrect
Gross vehicle weight10,500 kgcorrect

Drivetrain and chassis

Wheels6correct
Top speed130 km/hcorrect

Frequently asked questions

How much does the MAN L278 weigh?

The unladen weight is 4,785 kg.

What is the gross vehicle weight of the MAN L278?

10,500 kg.

What engine does the MAN L278 have?

6 cylinders, 6,871 cm³ displacement.

How fast does the MAN L278 go?

Top speed is 130 km/h.

What are the dimensions of the MAN L278?

6,550 mm × 2,420 mm.

When was the MAN L278 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 11 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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