- MAN unveiled a TGX tractor capable of transporting loads up to 250 tons including large industrial equipment.
- The truck integrates a 640 hp engine, reinforced drivetrain, torque converter clutch, and specialized transport driving modes.
MAN has introduced the MAN Truck and Bus TGX 41.640 heavy transport truck, a purpose-built tractor unit engineered for extremely demanding haulage operations. Designed to transport oversized and high-weight industrial equipment such as turbines, the vehicle can handle a gross vehicle weight of up to 250 tons. The model combines high engine output, reinforced drivetrain components, and specialized driving systems to ensure stable maneuvering, efficient load handling, and precise control when moving exceptionally large and complex trailer configurations.
Engineering and Production of the Heavy Transport Platform
The main tractor unit is manufactured at the company’s Munich facility in Germany before being transferred to the MAN Truck Modification Center in Wittlich for specialized upgrades. At this facility the truck receives heavy-duty couplings, enhanced cooling systems, and expanded diesel and hydraulic tank capacities. These modifications enable the vehicle to operate under extreme load conditions while maintaining thermal stability, operational reliability, and sufficient hydraulic capacity for managing complex heavy transport trailer systems.
High-Torque Powertrain and Specialized Transport Systems
The truck is powered by the MAN D3876 six-cylinder engine delivering 640 horsepower and 3,000 Nm of torque available between 900 and 1,380 rpm. It is paired with the MAN TipMatic 12.30 gearbox equipped with an integrated torque converter clutch that multiplies torque up to 1.59 times for smooth launches under massive loads.
Control, Braking and Load-Optimized Driving Modes
Additional systems such as reinforced gearboxes, hydraulic steering assistance, and advanced air systems support the safe control of trailers with more than 30 axles. The Retarder 40 braking system ensures stable deceleration during heavy transport operations. Dedicated driving modes further optimize performance, with Heavy Transport mode supporting loads up to 250 tons, while Efficiency mode improves fuel economy for operations involving loads up to 70 tons.
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