STRONG PARTNER.

Built to take you there.

From axles and suspensions for any set of requirements
to a body compatible frame and a robust chassis, every component of the MAN TGS is built for the utmost reliability, safety and efficiency.

A new frame of reference: the frame construction of MAN tractor units offers far more. More stability, more body compatibility, more cost effectiveness. The completely level upper edge of the frame means that all kinds of bodies can be accommodated with ease. The frame also boasts extra space for the same reason. Whether you choose a two, three or four axle chassis, MAN tractor units are built to take you there, from the low friction hypoid drive axle to the planetary drive axle, which is great for off-road use and offers good ground clearance and high traction performance on both wheels – perfect for heavy duty tasks.

You can also choose a weight-optimised hypoid axle that weighs 180 kg less than the normal hypoid axle and 280 kg less than the planetary axle. With this option, the ground clearance is similar to that of a planetary axle. Vehicles with leaf springs are available with a lightweight hypoid axle tandem in standard and medium height versions, while trucks with air suspension come in a standard height. Maintenance-free construction air suspension for the planetary tandem-axle assembly is a MAN speciality.
Thanks to the VASC electronic levelling system, this delivers excellent ride comfort, regardless of the load. An additional advantage is that no axle-guidance parts protrude from the wheel track. This makes for especially good ground clearance.

MAN offers a large number of chassis options to ensure the right suspension for the task in hand. In the payload intensive tank and silo segment in particular, the MAN TGS-TS is designed for higher payloads with its weight optimised and application oriented equipment concept. The vehicle can be further optimised by means of lightweight options.

What’s more, the trucks with a leading axle and trailing
axle boast a variable axle load ratio for optimum weight distribution. This ensures that optimum traction is always available to the drive axle, regardless of the load. With this system, the axle load is distributed variably between the driven and non-driven rear axle – whatever the loading status.

Customer-oriented.

New air suspension control
The air sprung rear axle is now standard in long-haul transport. However, the possibilities and advantages of air suspension are also increasingly being used in many other application segments. The new air suspension control with its improved and extended range of functions takes this trend into account. This include for example, a 2nd rear axle relievable, and a manual and automatic suppression of VASC (Vehicle Air Suspension Control) level control. In addition a selection option of 2nd lowered driving height for compensation of tyre rebound on empty runs. This function assists in observing the height limit. And another new feature is the control of the air suspension of the trailer/semitrailer.

The electronically controlled air suspension VASC (Vehicle Air Suspension Control) allows the vehicle frame to be raised and lowered to suit different deployment scenarios

The control unit for the electronically controlled air suspension (VASC) is installed in a separate holder next to the driver‘s seat and allows the driver to adjust the height of
the vehicle frame quickly and precisely – for example, to adjust the cargo space floor and the loading ramp to the same level. An extended control unit enables the VASC
to be operated via the multifunction steering wheel and
via a menu in the display of the instrumentation.

System improvements:

New functions
Shorter lifting and lowering times (up to 50%)
Remote control with new ergonomic operating design
Control via multifunction steering wheel and on-board menu
Control of the air suspension of the trailer/semitrailer
via remote control or multifunction steering wheel

Control unit for electronically controlled air
suspension (VASC)

More traction.

New electronic brake system EBS
The electronic brake system EBS combines the basic function of the electro-pneumatic brake with the extended functions of antilock braking system (ABS) and anti-slip control (ASR). With the aid of EBS, driving and braking procedures can be optimised in many different ways. It thus makes an important contribution to enhancing driving safety, driving comfort and cost-effectiveness. In the brake system of the MAN Truck Generation, the electronic brake system EBS has been further developed and its range of functions expanded with new functions. Active wheel speed sensors with their own power supply and evaluation electronics now replace the previous passive sensors. Active sensors enable extremely accurate and fast speed measurement from just 0.1 km/h. Off-road moving-off behaviour with tandem-axle units is improved with the use of sensors on the second axle. Also new are halt brake braking function with preparation for reversing restriction and rollback detection, MAN EasyStart Offroad hill holder and the hill-climbing brake in conjunction with manual gearbox. It is now also possible to combine the systems in one vehicle.

Electronic anti-slip control (ASR)
In future, the new electronic anti-slip control will be able
to prevent the spinning of driven wheels on all vehicles – including on the driven front axles of vehicles with
MAN HydroDrive^®.

The anti-slip control (ASR) prevents the drive wheels from spinning when moving off or accelerating. This improves traction, particularly on slippery surfaces such as ice, snow, loose chippings or wet cobbles, and ensures stable driving. The further development of the electronic brake system EBS (use of active wheel speed sensors) means that for example vehicles with MAN HydroDrive^® can also be combined with anti-slip control (ASR). This improves traction in this type of drive when a front wheel spins more on one side.

MAN works tipper range
From the MAN factory gate directly and without detours to the construction site – that is the MAN works tipper range. The two, three and four axle chassis with tipper body can be used directly ex-works. This means that everything comes from a single source.

All MAN works tippers are designed as complete vehicles by the MAN engineering departments, have passed the relevant strength calculations and have been validated by the standard MAN driving test processes. The interaction between chassis and body is therefore particularly efficient and reliable.

Enhanced flexibility.

Uniform frame components structure*
Sixteen standardised basic layout simplify the configuration of a standard semitrailer tractor while offering guaranteed functional reliability and application suitability. This also simplifies maintenance and repair, refuelling and retrofiting. The new basic layouts are based on typical use cases of a 4x2 semitrailer tractor in normal-height and low design.

The standardisation includes the arrangement of the following components on the frame:

Tanks (diesel and AdBlue fluid)
Exhaust silencer
Battery box
Compressed air tank
Compressed air management
Fuel pre-filter
Spare wheel
Frame clearance for external attachments

MAN PAL
Great application fit has always been the hallmark of MAN vehicles. MAN PAL simplifies the functional connection of the body to the vehicle systems. MAN PAL offers body manufacturers extensive independent programming options for parameters and function logic, quickly and directly via the MAN ABBI body manufacturer portal.

Connection of additional body camera signals
The vehicle processes up to two camera signals, as standard, which are displayed in the Professional or Advanced media systems. A total of up to five cameras can be connected to a retrofitted camera hub. For a cost-effective overall solution, it is important to select the necessary preparation when configuring the vehicle.

_{04 2026 (MY 26) · The text and illustrations are not binding. We reserve the right to make changes based on technical progress. All the specifications in this publication were correct at the time of going to press. Some of the features illustrated in this brochure are not part of the production series generally described here. Both the vehicle’s air conditioning system and refrigerator contain fluorinated greenhouse gases (R134a / GWP 1430 with up to 1.15 kg; 1.6445 t CO2 accordingly).}