MAN TGL 12.180
Built: 2006-2008 · Series: TGL
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MAN TGL — the number before the dot is weight, after it power: a light distribution chassis from 7.5 to around 12 tonnes with four- and six-cylinder diesel engines of the D08 family
A MAN TGL 12.250 is rated at 12 tonnes and delivers 250 hp. A 7.150 means 7.5 tonnes and 150 hp; a 12.180 carries the same 12 tonnes with 180 hp. The system is consistent: gross vehicle weight before the dot, engine output after it. Comparing two TGLs, you can see at a glance whether you are looking at the same vehicle with a different engine or at another weight class.
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The TGL is MAN's light range: distribution work in cities and regions, plus lighter construction duty. Together with the larger TGM it covers roughly 7.5 to 26 tonnes. The engines come from the D08 family; the four-cylinder units displace 4.58 litres and produce 150 to 220 hp depending on version.
The series has a long production run behind it. The 12.180 was built from 2005 to 2017; the 12.250 is a more recent version. For the used market that means the same type designation can cover vehicles spanning more than a decade — emissions stage and equipment differ accordingly.
When comparing two offers it is therefore worth looking less at the type number than at the year and emissions standard. The number tells you how heavy and how strong; it says nothing about which generation stands before you.
With gross vehicle weights from 7,300 to 12,090 kg, the TGL spans from EU class N2 (3.5 to 12 t) just into class N3; depending on version, this requires a category C1 or C driving licence, plus a tachograph and driving and rest times in commercial traffic. Early model years of the D08 engines met the Euro 3 standard, later versions the Euro 5 standard with SCR catalysis and AdBlue dosing.
Sources: SpecCodex register, model data: MAN TGL
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 132 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 4,580 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 8,700 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,500 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 4,850 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 5,390 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 11,990 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 24.5 kW/t (132 kW / 5.4 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 TGL 12.180 have?
The MAN TGL 12.180 delivers 132 kW.
How much does the MAN TGL 12.180 weigh?
The unladen weight is 5,390 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the MAN TGL 12.180?
11,990 kg.
What engine does the MAN TGL 12.180 have?
4 cylinders, 4,580 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the MAN TGL 12.180?
8,700 mm × 2,500 mm.
When was the MAN TGL 12.180 built?
Production years: 2006-2008.
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 12 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.
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
10.180 4X2 BB EEV
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10.190 4X2 BL
10.190 4x2 B/ 4500
10.190 4x2 BB CH
10.190 4x2 BL CH
10.210 4X2 BB
10.210 4X2 BL
Sources: RDW — Dutch national vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · Traficom — Finnish vehicle register (retrieved August 2026) · How we check the data
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