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Launched back in 2006, the TGM is MAN’s medium weight offering. The TGM (medium) sits above the TGL (Light) and below the TGS (not sure what the S is about). Suited to rigid operation from 13 right up to 26 tonnes GVW it is available in 4×2, 4×4, 6×2 and 6×4 form. Often used in regional distribution, MAN’s reputation for engineering wins over many truck operators who are looking for a reliable workhorse. Fitted with a 6.9-litre Euro 6 engine, there are currently a choice of three outputs: 250, 290 and 320hp Many used examples for sale on these pages have plenty of life left in for their second and third roll of the dice. Search the Truckpages for excellent examples of the TGM and cheap MAN TGM trucks for sale.
On the front cover for issue 182 is a 2015 Euro 6, 6x4, 26 tonne MAN TGM cement mixer. It is a TGM 26.340 model with low kilometres, manual gearbox, Hi Mix barrel and steel suspension. These don't come around very often - especially in Euro 6 form. It is available from Plantmaster - see their advert on the inside front cover. Click Image to Read Click to Read Page Turn Magazine Click Image to Read Use the form at the bottom of the page to add your email address to be advised every time the page-turn is published. Please…
The MAN team in Munich have been busy. They have put together a series of new technology aimed at safety and fuel improvements across their range. Available immediately is the new suite of tech aimed at improving the life of the driver and other road users. At the top of the safety list is a pedestrian and cyclist detection system plus a traffic sign recognition system, tyre pressure indicator and electronic semi-mounting form part f the improvements to make the drivers’ lives better. MAN claim that their new PredictiveDrive function, a revised D26 engine, improved aerodynamics and new axles together…
With a fleet now approaching 50 trucks, Pallet Plus of Colchester has recently added 11 New MAN Trucks. The new fleet additions come in the form of one 12-tonne TGL, seven 18-tonne TGM, one 26-tonne TGS rigids and two TGX 44-tonne 6x2 tractors. Liveried in the traditional Pallet Plus colours of red with white writing and four black pallet-sized squares, featuring the company motto - “Think Pallet Delivery…Think Pallet Plus” all the vehicles will operate out of the Pallet Plus hub which nestles just minutes from the main A120, between the Essex county towns of Colchester, Harwich and Clacton. Andrew…
The salesman sells the first truck, then it and the after sales support sell the subsequent ones. That’s the story with MAN and Commercial Refrigeration, Gaming and Leisure equipment distribution specialists Hadfields Transport of Manchester. The company has just added three new MAN Trucks to its specialist fleet. The new vehicles, all high specification TGX 18-tonne rigids joined the fleet thanks to the performance of the 15 MAN TGL 12-tonners. These were delivered into the operation in 2021 and also attracted exceptional driver feedback. The MAN TGM 18 Tonner Specification Hadfields Transport’s new trucks are all TGX 18.330 18-tonne box…
On the day that Volvo Trucks announced that a UK business had ordered two electric trucks for use as tippers, MAN Truck & Bus reveal their response to a study into the feasibility of operating Battery Electric Trucks (BETs). The feasibility study "Delivery traffic with battery trucks: Feasibility 2021" published as part of the project "ZeroEmissionDeliveries - Berlin" has shown that operators should already be able to operate BETs comfortably and even save money at the same time. MAN Truck & Bus welcomed the results of the study but also points to the importance of government support for private and…