“Enabling climate-friendlier construction sites with zero emissions vehicles”

The subject of eTrucks is new for the industry. How does this affect your collaboration with body manufacturers?

Customers always buy a complete system comprising a truck and body, and the two systems must interact perfectly. That’s why we always involve the body manufacturers in our development projects from an early stage – through workshops, for example, in which we discuss their requirements. This is deeply rooted in MAN’s culture, because we have always wanted to be the best OEM partner for body manufacturers. Through this close exchange, we can ensure that all interfaces for electrical systems, data, power take-offs and framework connections fit perfectly – both for the diesel trucks and for the eTrucks. We also have to ensure that there is sufficient space on the vehicle frame for attachments like crane supports. In our eTrucks, this is relatively simple thanks to the modular battery concept with three to a maximum of six battery packs. We simply don’t position any battery packs in places where space for attachments is required. This flexibility is a huge advantage. MAN Individual also offers many additional options, such as the seventh battery, frame clearances or additional wheel formulas.

Battery capacity is one of the most important issues for many customers. Is the battery capacity of the eTrucks sufficient for all applications in the construction sector?

Yes, because most applications in the construction sector don’t involve particularly long daily mileages. This highlights another advantage of our flexible battery concept: Our customers can select the number of battery packs that will enable them to obtain the best possible compromise between range and payload. Of course, we support them with this and many other decisions concerning e-mobility, which is why my colleagues from MAN eConsulting will also be on hand at the Bauma stand. They will answer all customer questions about vehicle operation and the required charging infrastructure, suggesting suitable partners for development of their own charging stations, for example.

MAN exhibits at Bauma 2025:

At the Bauma trade show from 7 to 13 April in Munich (outdoor stand FN.721/11), MAN is showcasing a powerful selection of electric and diesel vehicles – from the lightweight MAN TGE 3.5-tonne all-wheel tipper to the MAN TGX heavy-duty tractor units for gross train weights of up to 180 tonnes. At the heart of the vehicle exhibition is the new fully electric MAN eTGS as a 6x2-4 crane tipper chassis. In the diesel portfolio, the 44-tonne mining truck, the 4-axle large crane, the TGM all-wheel tipper and the universal, heavy-duty tractor unit demonstrate the extraordinary industry-suitability of MAN Trucks. The smaller TGE all-wheel tipper rounds off the portfolio.

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