The new MAN TGS with MAN HydroDrive provides good traction even on unpaved ground
Construction vehicles are used in applications ranging from large-scale building sites, the recycling and disposal sector, right up to delivering construction materials to the end customer directly. High demands are placed on trucks such as tippers, set-down or roll-off skip loaders, trucks with crane bodies, as well as truck mixers and concrete pumps. They have to be efficient and economical on normal roads, be a flexible tool when it comes to loading and unloading, whilst also being robust and tough off road. For this reason, the new MAN Truck Generation is now tailored to the individual requirements of the construction and all-wheel-drive segment.
The new stair-like step unit which, together with the large door opening angle of almost 90 degrees, makes getting in and out of high vehicles that are suitable for off-road driving comfortable and safe. Practical wipe edges keep the cab clean, and the expanded adjustment range for the seat and steering wheel means that drivers of any stature can find a comfortable position.
The new cockpit comes with ergonomic displays of up to 12.3 inches in size, which provide drivers with all the important information quickly and clearly whilst driving. The displays are also available in a fully digital version if required. Visual elements are positioned close to the line of sight to the road, and distract as little as possible from the traffic ahead. In contrast, all of the control elements, for example the new buttons for the all-wheel and lock management, are within direct reach. Drivers can access them from a relaxed seating position without having to take their eyes off the road. The division into two levels means that they are particularly easy to use, and this also results in greater safety for all road users.
Innovative control elements, such as the MAN Smart Select with its intuitive rotary pushbutton control function, enable the driver to use all of the functions of the media and navigation system – from truck-specific route guidance, to the radio and hands-free calls – all with as little distraction as possible. The pioneering design of the driver’s workplace reflects the feedback from over 700 drivers repeatedly collected by the MAN developers using modelling, driving simulation and test track studies throughout the entire development process.
The new MAN easy-control control panel in the lower door area is just as practical. Activating the hazard warning system and switching on spotlights or the PTO – these are tasks which are no longer a problem once the driver has got out thanks to the additional control panel, even if the vehicle is particularly high. Tiresome climbing back into the cab is now a thing of the past.
The Emergency Brake Assist (EBA), which, depending on the situation, prevents rear-end collisions entirely or reduces their impact. The Lane Departure Warning system (LDW) provides an acoustic warning when the truck veers out of lane. The distance-regulated cruise control ACC is available for all vehicles of the new truck generation, for TGS and TGX also with Stop and Go function. In situations with limited visibility, camera systems which can be optionally retrofitted are a particularly great help for the driver. Such systems include the VAS (video turn-off system), the Bird View (360-degree all-round visibility aid) and the fully integrated turn assist. The latter is already available for TGS and TGX vehicles, and is being planned for the TGM and TGL. Other optional assistance and safety systems are available depending on the series. These include the steering assistance system ComfortSteering, the Lane Return Assist (LRA), the Lane Change Support (LCS) and the high beam assist. The electronic stability program (ESP) and the integrated ABS for all-wheel-drive vehicles with engageable off-road logic provide added safety when it comes to use in the construction industry. In the TGL, TGM, TGS and TGX, the automatic electronic parking brake ensures safe parking after the engine has been switched off. An optional driver airbag is available for the TGX and TGS. Source