MAN TGX vs Scania R 500

The Scania R 500 is the heavier machine, at 9.78 t against 9.35 t.

The MAN TGX is ahead on: more torque, lower to transport. The Scania R 500 is ahead on: bigger fuel tank.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the MAN TGX and the Scania R 500 drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	MAN TGX	Scania R 500
Kerb weight	9,350 kg	9,775 kg
Max torqueHigher is better	2,600 Nm+2%	2,550 Nm
Fuel tankHigher is better	400 L	1,030 L+158%
Overall height (cab roof)Lower is better	3.394 m+1%	3.42 m

All specifications

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Differences only(35)

FigureMAN TGX Scania R 500

Dimensions

Overall width2.499 mcab width over wingsNot published

Width across rear tyres2.47 mNot published

Overall height (cab roof)3.394 munladen; 3.318 m laden, GN cab3.42 m3.420-3.459 m

Wheelbase3.3 m3.825 mfront axle to centre of rear bogie

Tandem axle spacing1.4 mrear bogie spread1.35 m

Front overhang1.475 m1.41 m

Rear overhang0.7 m1.636 mfrom bogie centre; 0.961 m from last axle

Front axle to back of cab0.805 m0.88 m

Frame height at rear1.061 m0.969 m0.969-0.997 m

Fifth wheel height1.37 munladen; 1.29 m ladenNot published

Fifth wheel position1.125 moptimum, forward of third axleNot published

Turning circle16.9 mkerb to kerb; 18.5 m wall to wallNot published

Overall lengthNot published6.871 m

Front axle to first drive axleNot published3.15 m

Front to back of cabNot published2.29 m

Back of cab to bogie centreNot published2.945 m

Weight

Kerb weight9,350 kg9,775 kg

GVW26,000 kgdesign and UK legalNot published

GCW44,000 kggross train weight, designNot published

Front axle load7,500 kg8,000 / 9,000 kg optional7,100 kgfront spring capacity

Rear axle load21,000 kgdesign; 19,000 kg UK legal19,000 kgrear air suspension capacity

Engine

Engine modelMAN D26LFAF (D26)Scania DC13 500, in-line 6

EmissionsEuro 6 (SCR, DPF)Euro 6 (SCR)

Cylinders66

Displacement12.4 L12.7 L

Gross power510 PS at 1,800 rpm373 kW (500 hp)at 1,900 rpm

Max torque2,600 Nmat 930-1,350 rpm2,550 Nmat 1,000-1,350 rpm

Engine range430 / 470 / 510 PS (2,200 / 2,400 / 2,600 Nm)Not published

Transmission

Gearbox12-speed TipMatic automated, 12.26 DDScania GRS0905R direct 14-speed, Opticruise, R3500 retarder

ClutchSingle plate, 430 mmNot published

Rear axle ratio3.08:13.42, with power divider and diff locks

Rear axlesSingle reduction, cross-axle and inter-axle diff locksScania AD200SA housings, RB662 differentials

Front axleNot publishedScania AM420S

Tyres

Tyres315/80 R22.5 steer and drive, 9.00 x 22.5 steel rims295/80 R22.5 front and rear, 22.5 x 8.25 aluminium rims

Service capacities

Fuel tank400 Lrectangular steel, right-hand side1,030 L710 L left + 320 L right

AdBlue tank60 L105 L

Sources: MAN TGX 6x4 Tractor chassis specification, MAN TGX 6x4TRAC / 09 - May 2022 (MAN Truck & Bus UK body builder site) · Scania R 500 6x4 Prime Mover chassis specification SAU2019-1 (Scania Australia)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

MAN TGXScania R 500Same scale, front edges and ground lined up.