MAN TGS vs Volvo FMX

The MAN TGS is the heavier machine, at 9.16 t against 8.77 t.

The MAN TGS is ahead on: bigger fuel tank, narrower to transport, lower to transport. The Volvo FMX is ahead on: turns tighter.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the MAN TGS and the Volvo FMX drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

MAN · truck
MAN TGS
Change modelFull specs PDF
Volvo · truck
Volvo FMX
Change modelFull specs PDF
Add a modelUp to four

At a glance

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

Figure	MAN TGS	Volvo FMX
Kerb weight	9,158 kg	8,765 kg
Fuel tankHigher is better	400 L+21%	330 L
Turning circleLower is better	16.9 m	15.1 m+11%
Overall widthLower is better	2.499 m	2.5 m
Overall height (cab roof)Lower is better	3.142 m	3.153 m

All specifications

Every figure the makers publish. Search for one, or show only those that differ.

Differences only(42)

FigureMAN TGS Volvo FMX

Dimensions

Overall width2.499 mcab width over wings2.5 mcab width

Width across rear tyres2.47 mNot published

Overall height (cab roof)3.142 munladen; 3.075 m laden, TN cab3.153 m

Wheelbase3.3 m3.6 m

Tandem axle spacing1.4 mrear bogie spread1.37 m

Front overhang1.475 m1.52 m

Rear overhang0.7 m0.805 mfrom last axle

Front axle to back of cab0.805 m1.005 m

Frame height at rear1.061 mNot published

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 wall15.1 m

Overall lengthNot published7.295 m

Theoretical wheelbaseNot published4.285 m

Rear axle to back of cabNot published2.545 m

Frame heightNot published1.112 munladen, chassis height CHH-HIGH

Weight

Kerb weight9,158 kg8,765 kg

GVW26,000 kgdesign and UK legal26,000 kgplated; 28,500 kg design

GCW44,000 kggross train weight, design44,000 kgplated and design

Front axle load7,500 kg8,000 / 9,000 kg optional7,500 kgplated and design

Rear axle load21,000 kgdesign; 19,000 kg UK legal19,000 kgbogie, plated; 21,000 kg design

Engine

Engine modelMAN D2676LFAI (D26)Volvo D13C380 / D13C420 / D13C460 / D13C500 / D13C540 (11 litre D11C330-D11C450 also offered)

EmissionsEuro 6 (SCR, DPF)Euro 5

Cylinders6Not published

Displacement12.4 L13 L

Gross power470 PS at 1,800 rpm280-397 kW (380-540 hp)D13C range, at 1,400-1,900 rpm

Max torque2,400 Nmat 930-1,350 rpm1,900-2,600 NmD13C range, at 1,000-1,450 rpm

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

Transmission

Gearbox12-speed TipMatic automated, 12.26 DDI-Shift AT2612 automated 12-speed, GCW 60 t (standard)

ClutchSingle plate, 430 mmNot published

Rear axle ratio3.08:1Not published

Rear axlesSingle reduction, cross-axle and inter-axle diff locksRTS2370D single reduction 23 t tandem with diff locks, GCW 70 t (standard)

Gearbox optionsNot publishedI-Shift AT2412F / AT2612F / ATO2612F / SPO2812; Powertronic PT2106 / PT2606 fully automatic

Tyres

Tyres315/80 R22.5 steer and drive, 9.00 x 22.5 steel rims315/80 R22.5 front and drive

Service capacities

Fuel tank400 Lrectangular steel, right-hand side330 Lstandard aluminium tank, 710 mm diameter

AdBlue tank60 L64 Lstandard, for 710 mm fuel tanks

Engine oil, with filterNot published33 L (plastic sump) / 37 L (steel sump)

Cooling systemNot published42 L

Service intervals

Engine oil and filterNot published20,000-100,000 km by operating condition

Fuel filtersNot publishedat each engine oil changeD13A, fuel filter and water separator

CoolantNot published500,000 kmVolvo Coolant VCS, or every 48 months

Transmission oilNot published180,000 km / 12 months, or 400,000 km / 36 months

Axle oilNot published180,000 km / 12 months, or 400,000 km / 36 months

Air filter (outer)Not publishedwhen the indicator shows, at least every 24 months

Air filter (inner)Not publishedevery third outer-filter change, at most 48 months

Sources: MAN TGS 6x4 Tractor chassis specification, MAN TGS 6x4TRAC / 09 - May 2022 (MAN Truck & Bus UK body builder site) · Volvo Trucks model range sheet FMX 13 6x4 Tractor - B/T Ride - N3 or N3G, FMX 64T 3L 01 GBR (2026-09-25)

Drawn to scale

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

MAN TGSVolvo FMXSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

MAN TGS vs Volvo FMX: questions

Which is bigger, the MAN TGS or Volvo FMX?

By operating weight the MAN TGS is the biggest at 9.16 t, then the Volvo FMX at 8.77 t.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the MAN TGS or Volvo FMX?

The MAN TGS: MAN TGS 400 L, Volvo FMX 330 L (fuel tank), a 21% difference.

Which turns tighter, the MAN TGS or Volvo FMX?

The Volvo FMX: MAN TGS 16.9 m, Volvo FMX 15.1 m (turning circle), a 11% difference.

Which is narrower to transport, the MAN TGS or Volvo FMX?

The MAN TGS: MAN TGS 2.499 m, Volvo FMX 2.5 m (overall width), a 0% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

Each model's page lists the ones for hire and for sale on EquipmentsFinder now, with typical prices in AED.