Yeah. But 280hp is considered low for modern trucks, tho i not
sure about the age of the MANs. Most modern trucks are at least
310bhp. Btw, does the MANs have adjustable suspension height? I
took one during the AOH and it seemed like the truck adjusted its
suspension at some point when offroad.
Hi, e truck suspension is not adjustable. What is adjusting
during off-road were e air-assisted tyres, which are letting go
air, which are for off-road condition. Drivers can control e air in
4 different conditions; On-road, Off-road, Sand, and Emergency
Condition.
Cheers.
The earliest MANs were new in 2003. They don't have adjustable
suspension height, all of them have leaf-spring suspension (the
leaf-springs are larger than those found on normal buses and
trucks). For a 16 tonnes truck with a MLW of 5 tonnes, which is
significantly less than what other trucks have to carry, it is more
than enough, particularly when you fit it with the correct gearbox,
in this case a 6 speed Allison auto.
Hi, I think u mean latest instead of earliest. Actually SAF had
been using MAN LAERC 16.284 5-tonners back in 2001. It's one of e
most intellegent and reliable truck in SAF, except SAF drivers just
'love' to spoil e transmission; they engaged to Off-road while the
'D' drive are still engaged, therefore spoil e gearbox.
Sorry for e OT.
Cheers.
