MAN 12.180 4x2 BL
Built: 2006-2012 · Series: TGL
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MAN TGL — the number before the dot is weight, after it power
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.
Sources: MAN, LECTURA Specs, specgo
Technical data
Engine
| Power | 132 kWcorrect |
|---|---|
| Cylinders | 4correct |
| Displacement | 4,580 cm³correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 10,850 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,600 mmcorrect |
| Wheelbase | 5,550 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 8,385 kgcorrect |
| Gross vehicle weight | 11,990 kgcorrect |
Drivetrain and chassis
| Wheels | 4correct |
|---|
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 15.7 kW/t (132 kW / 8.4 t)
Stronger than 18% of the trucks over 7.5 t in the register — out of 27,962 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the MAN 12.180 4x2 BL have?
The MAN 12.180 4x2 BL delivers 132 kW.
How much does the MAN 12.180 4x2 BL weigh?
The unladen weight is 8,385 kg.
What is the gross vehicle weight of the MAN 12.180 4x2 BL?
11,990 kg.
What engine does the MAN 12.180 4x2 BL have?
4 cylinders, 4,580 cm³ displacement.
What are the dimensions of the MAN 12.180 4x2 BL?
10,850 mm × 2,600 mm.
When was the MAN 12.180 4x2 BL built?
Production years: 2006-2012.
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 13 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
10.180 4X2 BB EEV
10.180 4X2 BL
10.180 4X2 BL EEV
10.180BB
10.180BB/450
10.190 4X2 BB
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
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