M AN has bolstered its UK middleweight line-up with new 12
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and 14-tonne versions of its M90 rigid chassis. According to MAN Truck & Bus UK, the latest 12.192F and 14,192F are "purposebuilt" models rather than down-plated versions of the 17-tonne M90 chassis.
Both the new versions are powered by MAN's own charge-coded D0826LF(07) engine rated at 140kW (188hp) and with 730Nm (538Ibft) of torque on tap. The 6.87-litre straight-six is already fitted in the 17.192, but the 12 and 14-tonners will not get the 17-tanner's 172kW (230hp) high-power option, A ZF 56-66 overdrive gearbox is standard.
MAN says the lightweight duo are aimed specifically at the high-street distribution operators.
The M90 12 and 14-tanners can be fitted with either a day or sleeper cab and come with a choice of four wheelbases from 3.7 to 5.2m. Kerbweight for a 3.7m day cab 12.192F is 4.40 tonnes, while a 14.192F 5.2m wheelbase sleeper cab chassis tares out at 5.00 tonnes.
Standard equipment includes heated mirrors, under-bumper air dam, airsuspended driver's seat and electrically operated passenger window. Rear air suspension, ABS and a drawbar package are options. MAN Truck and Bus UK says prices will be released shortly.