COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

AND
MAN TRUCKS

INTRODUCTION
The primary modes for movement of goods in India are Rail and Road.
Of late, movement of goods by roads has gained considerable
importance in India.
The road transport industry is penetrating into the market through a
strategy of services.
They provide service from the platform of the consignor to the
door of the consignee.
Besides, they accept goods in small quantities. Unlike Railways, they
have the capacity to penetrate into isolated rural and hilly areas,
where laying a railway becomes expensive.
They are vital tools in the manufacturing, transportation, and warehousing
industries.

The truck population in India has grown at a rate of 7.2 per cent
per annum between 1950-51 to 1990-91.
At present, there are over 1300 trucks per million population and the
utilization of trucks is around 70,000 kms. per year. The
corresponding figures for the USA are 151,2000 (over 100 times) and
19,2000 kms. per year (less than one third).
Inspite of the unorganized nature of the private companies engaged
in the movement of goods, the trucking operation in India seems to be
fairly efficient.
The road infrastructure and service management need to be
improved substantially, to make the trucking industry vibrant.

TYPES OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES

Commercial vehicles can be classified into the following categories:
Commercial vehicles

Passenger vehicles
Mini bus
City bus
School bus
Intercity bus
Articulated bus

Goods carriers
Mini trucks/pickups
Light trucks
Medium trucks
Heavy trucks
Very heavy trucks/Transporters

TYPES OF TRUCKS BASED ON NO. OF AXLES

Two-Axle,

Six-Tire, Single-Unit Trucks

Three-Axle Single-Unit Trucks
Four or More Axle Single-Unit Trucks
Four or Fewer Axle Single-Trailer Trucks
Five-Axle Single-Trailer Trucks
Six or More Axle Single-Trailer Trucks
Five or fewer Axle Multi-Trailer Trucks
Six-Axle Multi-Trailer Trucks
Seven or More Axle Multi-Trailer Trucks

Six Axle Single-Unit Truck

Six Axle Single Trailer Truck

Multi-Trailer Truck

Multi-Trailer Truck

TYPES OF TRUCKS BASED ON BODY TYPES

Flat

Beds
Tippers or dumpers
Curtain-siders
Box bodies
Temperature-controlled bodies
Road tankers

Flat Bed Truck

Tipper or dumper truck

Box body truck

Temperature-controlled body truck

Tanker truck

TYPES OF TRUCKS BASED ON ENGINE

POSITION

Conventional

Semi-forward
Fully

forward

Competitor analysis

New kid in town!

MAN An introduction
MAN (MaschinenfabrikAugsburg-Nrnberg ) is a German mechanical
engineering based in Munich, Germany.
The primary output of the MAN Group is for the automotive
industry, particularly heavy trucks.
Other activities include production of diesel engines for various
applications, like marine propulsion, and also turbomachinery.
Untill September 2012, MAN was one of the top 30 companies
listed on the German stock exchange.
The company celebrated its 250th anniversary in 2008. The
company had 51, 300 employees and generated annual sales of
around 15 billion Euros in 120 countries the same year.
MAN traces its origins back to 1758, when the "St. Antony"
ironworks commenced operation inOberhausen, as the first
heavy-industry enterprise in theRuhrregion

MAN Trucks India

History of MAN Truck & Bus in India began in the year 1958 with supply of
the legendary SHAKTIMAN trucks to the Defence Ministry of India.
However, MAN Trucks India started operations in India in 2006 as a joint
venture. Eventually with the takeover of the joint venture, MAN Trucks
India Pvt. Ltd became a wholly owned subsidiary of MAN Truck & Bus AG
in 2012 with a plant at Pithampur, Indore..

MAN Product Range

in India

Trucks
Cargo Range
Construction Range
Tipper Range
Public Utility Range

Busses

BASIC LAYOUT OF AN AUTOMOBILE

BASIC LAYOUT OF AN AUTOMOBILE

Basic Layout
Basic Structure
Basic frame construction

AUTOMOTIVE JARGON
Dry weight: It is theweightof avehiclewithout any consumables (oil
or fuel), passengers, or cargo.
Curb weight(US English) orkerb weight(UK English): It is the
totalweightof avehiclewith standard equipment, all necessary
operating consumables such as motor oil, transmission oil, coolant, air
conditioning refrigerant, and a full tank of fuel, while not loaded with
either passengers or cargo.
Thegross vehicle weightrating (GVWR), orgross vehiclemass
(GVM): It is the maximum operatingweight/mass of avehicleas
specified by the manufacturer including thevehicle'schassis, body,
engine, engine fluids, fuel, accessories, driver, passengers and cargo but
excluding that of any trailers.

AUTOMOTIVE JARGON
Wheelbase and wheel
track

AUTOMOTIVE JARGON
Ground clearance:

AUTOMOTIVE JARGON
Approach and departure angle:

AUTOMOTIVE JARGON
Vehicle gradeability:

CASE STUDY
MAN CLA 49.280 64 Prime

CASE STUDY
MAN CLA 49.280 64 Prime Mover
Model: MAN CLA 49.280 64 Tractor
Head
GVW: 49000 kg
Engine: MAN D-0836
Type: DI, Turbo Charged Intercooled
Max. Power: 280 HP (206 kW) @
2400 r/min
Max. Speed: 78 km/hr
Grade-ability: 28%
Steering: Power steering ZF-8043,
Telescopic & Adjustable
Brakes: Air Actuated Drum Brakes
with MAN patented EVB
Wheel base: 3875mm
Turning radius: 9250
Wheelbase: 3875mm
Wheel Track: 1400mm

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