MAN LE 18.280
Built: 2004-2004 · Series: LE
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MAN LE – light distribution range from 6 to 18 tonnes gross weight, four- and six-cylinder diesels of 103 to 206 kW, 4,580 to 6,871 cc, lengths 6,130 to 9,530 mm
The LE range supplemented MAN's L2000 generation from below starting in the mid-1990s, aimed at distribution work in city centres and on short routes. The type designations follow the same logic as the larger L2000 chassis: the number before the point gives the gross vehicle weight class in tonnes, the number after it the engine power in horsepower, from the LE 8.150 at around 150 hp at 8 tonnes to the LE 18.280 at around 280 hp at 18 tonnes. Suffixes such as BB and BL after the slash denote body and wheelbase variants of the respective chassis.
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The register lists here 42 versions with 103 to 206 kW from four- and six-cylinder diesels of 4,580 to 6,871 cc, unladen weights from 4,000 to 11,815 kg, gross vehicle weights from 7,490 to 18,300 kg, lengths from 6,130 to 9,530 mm and widths from 2,300 to 2,600 mm.
As a light-to-medium distribution range the LE family covered the field between a conventional van and MAN's heavy ranges, serving trades, hauliers and municipal operators with box, flatbed and container bodies; competition came from the Mercedes-Benz Atego and Iveco EuroCargo in the same weight classes.
Buying a used LE chassis, what matters is the condition of the turbocharger and injection system, corrosion on the frame and spring mounts, and clutch and brake wear from often decades of distribution work. Parts run through MAN's dealer network, supplemented by independent commercial workshops.
Sources: Kennwerte der Modelle MAN LE, MAN (Hersteller)
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 206 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 6correct |
| Displacement | 6,871 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 9,330 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,600 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 9,930 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 18,300 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 20.7 kW/t (206 kW / 9.9 t)
Stronger than 30% of the trucks over 7.5 t in the register — out of 25,424 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the MAN LE 18.280 have?
The MAN LE 18.280 delivers 206 kW.
How much does the MAN LE 18.280 weigh?
The unladen weight is 9,930 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the MAN LE 18.280?
18,300 kg.
What engine does the MAN LE 18.280 have?
6 cylinders, 6,871 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the MAN LE 18.280?
9,330 mm × 2,600 mm.
When was the MAN LE 18.280 built?
Production years: 2004.
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 8 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
LE
LE 10.180 4X4 BB/356
LE 10.220 4X2BL/395
LE 10.220 4X4 BB/3560
LE 10.220 LAEC BB-10.5T-4X4/356
LE 10.220 LAEC-10.5T-4X4/356
LE 12.220
LE 12.220 4X2BL
LE 12.220 BL/403
LE 12.220 BL/548
LE 12.220 LL/458
LE 12.220-4X2-BL/458
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