OREANDA-NEWS. At this year's Commercial Vehicles IAA in Hanover (22 to 29 September 2016), MAN will be presenting the new TGE to the general public for the first time. Crested with the brand's insignia, the new TGE takes up position in the traditional category of light commercial vehicles with a gross weight rating between 3 and 5.5 tonnes among the range of models produced by the Munich-based truck manufacturer. The TGE will in future be MAN’s primary solution for everyday light transport tasks in the transport and haulage sector. This is demonstrated in impressive fashion by the three different vehicle body solutions presented at the MAN stand in Hall 12.

Made for trade and commerce – at the beginning of next year, MAN will launch the sale of a new vehicle in the transporter class. Its name? TGE. With two wheelbases, three roof heights and three vehicle lengths on offer, chassis configurations include closed van models, vans with windows as well as open single and crew cab variants. In addition to its varied range of standard vehicles, MAN will also be presenting three vehicle body solutions for applications in construction, CEP and the service sector at this year's IAA Commercial Vehicles. MAN thus yet again affirms its leading position when it comes to customised industry solutions – always in close collaboration with MAN-certified body manufacturers.

Parallel to the numerous body solutions on display, MAN has also developed the new sales module 'Vans to Go' for the transporter van sector: The concept involves bespoke industry vehicles fitted with MAN-certified bodies and attachments available for ‘instant sale’. The underlying idea is that since the vehicle is readily available, the customer can immediately fulfil their original order (48 hours from receipt of the order to delivery of the product). In addition, the customer no longer has to undertake time-consuming configurations for additional options. These industry vehicles ensure that all the equipment features required for immediate deployment are already built in as standard, meaning that only a small amount of customisation is required by the trader on-site or at the depot. The 'Vans to Go' vehicles will be marketed almost Europe-wide via a dedicated internet platform. Another advantage is that MAN will also be taking over the servicing of the relevant body structures and offering financing facilities for complete vehicles.

At the IAA, MAN will be demonstrating the versatility of the MAN TGE by introducing three different body types. Starting things off is a three-way tipper from the company Scattolini, which has a loading bed and sub-structure made entirely of high strength steel (HSS). The loading bed can either be tipped backwards or to the side by manually adjusting the pivot. The modular construction of the 400 mm high aluminium drop sides features easily replaceable catches and facilitates repairs. In addition, the rear drop side automatically unlatches during tipping. The sliding components and internal guides made of reinforced Nylon and Teflon are self-lubricating, thus limiting wear and tear and ensuring a longer lifespan. A ladder rack and cab protection with reinforced fastening holes serve to protect and secure long items and heavy loads. A rear ladder rack can also be included as an optional extra. There are of course plenty of fastening points available around the tipping floor in form of retractable lashing eyes. Maximum resilience to wear and tear as well as weather conditions is guaranteed by the chrome-plated and lapped pistons of the hydraulic system. The system is operated using an analogue push-button panel with a spiral cable. PVC toolboxes with a gravity lock system complete the design.