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MAN TGE. THE CHOICE OF THE PROFESSIONALS.

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OF ACTION The MAN TGE is the choice of the professionals

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s a professional builder, you know quality when you see it.

On site, you may see multiple different vehicles, including huge and powerful tippers and trucks, with the distinctive MAN brand. What you may not know, however, is that MAN put the same quality of engineering, design and thought into its range of premium vans, or that the vans can be configured to match your individual requirements.

The MAN TGE is a premium van in every sense, and available in a variety of options. These range from the classic panel van with up to 14 lashing points and rails embedded in the floor, side walls, end wall and roof, keeping everything right where it should be, through to the multipurpose crew cab (driver plus 5 workmates) or chassis cab variants. These can be configured for any number of needs including tipper, tipper with crane, roll-off skip loader, set-down skip loader, tow truck or skylifter truck. All share a common heritage, however, and a smooth

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operation even in the toughest conditions.

In terms of the basics, a choice of two wheelbases, three heights and three lengths make the MAN TGE the perfect choice no matter what the job. It means

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that a builder choosing the largest height and length in a panel van, for example, is given a maximum loading compartment volume of 18.4m, and a maximum permissible total weight of an impressive 5.5 tonnes. An additional 3.5 tonnes can be transported using the trailer hitch.

With sustainability uppermost in all of our minds, the MAN TGE is designed to run on both diesel and hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), the two fuels being interchangeable.

Put simply, it means you can fill up one day with diesel, and HVO the next, without any impact on performance or future servicing, warranties or parts. HVO also reduces emissions by up to 90%, further supporting your sustainability agenda.

When it comes to innovations, every vehicle within the range comes with optional intelligent all-wheel drive. While front-wheel drive is used in ‘normal’ driving conditions, on a public highway, the vehicle switches automatically to allwheel drive on surfaces with limited traction, making it safer and a more comfortable ride. The full drive power is flexibly distributed across front and back axles and can be fitted with a switchable limited slip differential.

In terms of engines, the MAN TGE is available with a new generation of cutting edge 2.0l diesel that combine long service life with impressive power and low fuel/energy consumption. No matter what transmission (ranging from six-speed manual to eight-speed automatic) or drive type you choose, the engines deliver outstanding performance, high efficiency, and proven reliability even under extreme driving conditions.

The MAN TGE – where bespoke comes as standard To many professionals, across all parts of the construction sector, a van is your office, or at least an extension of something more fixed. And like your

office, you can customise it to fit your specific needs, and with the equipment you need to make life easier, no matter what the challenge.

With the MAN TGE range, customisation starts with the basics. First, you choose your model – a panel van, single cab or double cab. Then you choose its length, from standard (5,986mm) to extra-long (which in the case of the panel van can be 7,391mm).

Next, you choose the roof space, which again with the panel van can be up to 2,590mm.

Powertrain, drive system and gearbox are clearly important, and again there is a choice between front wheel, rear wheel and all-wheel drive and engines of up to 177hp with six-speed manual or eightspeed automatic gearbox.

Of course, you need to envisage how your van will be used, since it can be configured for any number of needs. It could be you need a tipper? Or a skylifter? Or perhaps you need your van to be a mobile workshop. You tell us what you need, and we take care of the rest.

With the MAN TGE range, bespoke also comes as standard, as no two needs are ever the same. That’s why we offer a

large range of industryspecific and individual superstructures ready-made and factory-direct. Your van can be kitted out inside and out whether as a chassis with a platform body, tipper or box with integrated shelving and racking, or signwriting. And for those who already know what they need, we also offer a ‘vans to go’ solution, a portfolio of vehicles which, as the name suggests, are ready to go and immediately available.

In terms of the exterior, a range of standard topcoats is complemented by metallic and pearl-effect finishes to add style and class where needed to reflect your brand, with another 100 further paint finishes available on request.

Alloys or steel wheels in silver or black are similarly complemented by a host of different options for the doors, windows (e.g with or without heating, wiper blades etc), mirrors (without or without integrated LED turning signals) entry aids (e.g grab handles and steps), radiator grille, bumpers and trim.

For the inside of the van, drivers can specify different trim colours, seat covers (including leatherette mesh) and a more exclusive chrome-effect interior. Multiple comfort packages and active/reactive safety and security packages are available, alongside different suspension/shock absorption packages for an extra comfortable ride.

As with all of MAN’s vehicles, the new MAN TGE comes with 24-hour assistance all-year round with an uptime guarantee to keep your vehicle on the road when you need it most. Buying a TGE also means buying direct from the manufacturer, dealing directly with the MAN sales team, and a guarantee of unrivalled knowledge and best advice.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON THE MAN TGE VISIT WWW.RDR.LINK/BAY073

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