MAN TGS M Euro 6 2-axle truck with Meiller Skip Body

Presented here is the 1:50th scale MAN TGS M 2-axle truck with Meiller skip loading body which has been produced by Conrad. The MAN TGS is an all-rounder ideally suited to building site use, safely transporting the heaviest loads to their destination, be it over asphalt roads or un-surfaced gravel tracks. With technology including the TipMatic automatic gear shift and weight saving HydroDrive, the TGS offers excellent levels of economy and operator comfort with a choice of three cabin styles and a number of chassis driveline configurations up to 8x8 for the most demanding applications.

The Euro 6 engine options adhere to the latest emission standards with common rail injection and exhaust-gas recirculation, selective catalytic reduction and diesel particulate filters all resulting in low fuel consumption and extremely low emission levels. The model has been authentically modelled to the latest styling with a tilting cabin revealing the metal engine block beneath.

The M style day cab fitted to the 4x2 chassis on this MAN TGS has a rear window giving more light into the cabin, allowing the moulded interior to be seen. Colour matched wing mirrors are included and fit into the pre-drilled holes on the cab frame.

The 2-axle Meiller skip body features linked, rear telescopically adjustable loading arms with pivoting hangers and chains which can be connected to the outside holders on the waste skip, allowing authentic simulation of the loading and tipping operations.

For ther tipping cycle, a pivoting arrestor hook raises to connect with the bottom edge of the waste skip so that further raising the arms causes the skip to discharge the load and this works fairly well on the model

The frame incorporates extending stabilisers and a diamond plate deck panel with integrated hydraulic oil tank and Meiller logos on the sides of the body. The underside chassis detailing is fair with a steering front axle and simulated suspension of the rear axle. The silencer box, complete with raised MAN markings is fitted to the chassis along with a silver fuel tank.

The main grill has a very fine textured surface which looks authentic, complete with a central structural element with front towing bracket and integrated ledge allowing the driver access the windscreen. The gloss black panel has the raised MAN name which is chromed, as is the logo integrated into the top edge while the lower front body panel is finished in a matching red with inset clear glazed lights and silver finished access steps. The model has been painted in a red colour which matches several other recent MAN Euro 6 releases including the TGS LX with Roll On/Off body which together make a nice set.