New MAN TGX truck tour | Farm road test
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ก.ย. 2024
- Here is the newest model of TGX tractor unit from MAN.
This is the new MAN TGX model for 2020. Was a pleasure to get to explore and drive the TGX for a few days, and compare it to my current MAN TGX.
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Mind the paint work!!! Lovely to see she’s still got mirrors.
I must admit I didn’t take to the camera’s in my Actros at first, but now I’ve got used to them I find them far superior to mirrors. It’s like most new ideas people take a negative view, I did myself but now I’ve got used to cameras I wouldn’t go back to mirrors.
Many drivers are complaining about tiredness caused from mirror displays light...and bad visibility at night...never drove truck with them myself tho...
@@matty6848 its not bad at all its just a matter of preference i think same issue with old manual transmission
MAN, just got voted Truck of the year 2021. That’s quite an achievement. Perhaps there wasn’t to much competition this year, but there seems to be high hopes for this modified updated truck.
Scott, it will be interesting to watch your follow up video and summary of this motor.
Looking in from North America I like the DAFs to be honest.
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Fantastic with a sub behind the seat
Good truck good video scott 👍 especially when I'm sat watching it in Laos airport Vientiane. It's cheering me up waiting for the flight cheers ,😎😎😁👍
I appreciated how frank you were about your impressions of the truck. Keen to see how these will be specced for the South African market - they'll probably retain the efficiency mode, but I don't see the hand wheel infotainment system really taking off to be honest. It actually seems gimmicky, and a button/touch screen combo would probably be more popular with drivers in any case.
There is some Scania in that MAN!!
Yes, there's sind SCANIA - but inside the drivers cab!
Gearbox shifting times sound really quick, that's nice.
Have a good week in the new Man lorry Scott I look forward to your review next weekend Scott until then Scott take care of yourself and stay safe and well buddy
Nice to see they have changed the dustbin lid of a steering wheel and allowed for better steering column adjustment 👌 biggest downfall of previous MAN trucks
Have to say really impressed with the review really in depth and I look forward to hearing what you think about it after using it for a week. Nice work Scott
Another video next week 👍
Nice truck Scot I noticed your company got a new Scania did not know you had one
Had it since March, I've not been allowed to drive it yet 😂
Brilliant video Scott.. thank you as always. The review was on point, very informative and helpful. Keep up the hard work mate. All the best.
As a review of old model to new model I found it very well covered all aspects for the driver's point of view and it was pretty comprehensive at that. By the way even my old 2012 model just sets the revs with a quick touch of the cruise set button. Can't wait to see what you think when you've had it on a proper journey.
Yeah Mine has it too, seemed to have come across on camera like I newly discovered it 🤣
@@ScottAndrews We need to manually adjust the idle on our trucks, since we run air compressors for unloading liquids and have to keep the pressure within a certain range. Our "old" MAN allow us to do this (just as our Actros do). I hope they have the same option in the new one as well. I also agree with you on the handbrake topic - there's been more than one occasion where I had to play with the handbrake to get going at all (tankers uphill in the winter can be a momma due to the weight shifting XD). The mirrors are a big improvement though. You could hide a freight train in the blind spot of the old model. Cameras are a no-go for us, since we drive a lot of hazmat (ADR) stuff and they are not permitted.
U didnt seem to be overly impressed in this vid so we will wait for the next one
Stay safe 👍
@Steve How are you doing
Hope we get to know each other with time and patience?
@@lydiaanderson9765 where are you?
Interesting Scott ✅.
Great vlog Scott, always good to learn something new.
Thanks for sharing and best regards from the Black Country.
Daf for me too.
New xg looks good,but always been a daf fan and tag axle not midlift.
Trucks in the UK used to be tag axle but majority are midlift?
In Ireland I think mainly tag axle.
Hello! Gooood video! When you select the map and change it to something else, it’s safe mod. Map is to be with the vehicle stopped, to search for places. Try GPS while driving. :)
The aircon/heater very similar to the current Scanias. Makes sense both owned by VAG.
My Daf has the worst stereos I’ve had in a truck, most basic going. Bare connectivity, buzzy speakers and doesn’t even pickup any FM channels.
Good review mon.
You are the Jeremy Clarkson of the trucking world,
Great insight to new truck,,,
Stay safe ☘👍🖐☘
Smart lookin truck, the best people to test them is someone who currently drives a model of that make! See you on the next video, have a good week
Would be good to have a security alert from diesel tanks and intruder lights to stop theft of diesel. Could have alert on handset near the bed and dashboard.would think companies would pay extra for it on various tramper truckers
Good video Scott keep it up mate and keep safe
@Gordon How are you doing
Hope we get to know each other with time and patience?
Thank you Scott loved the video. Enjoyed the your Cab Tour. Enjoy your time Driving your New Truck. Thanks again Take care and stay safe and safe trucking. John Whitehouse
Cheers John. Thanks for watching all these videos 👍
Great video as always Scott
Tell you what Scott out of all the truck legends you have the tightest roads to contend with.well driven lad👌and best looking truck👍
Good vid Scott keep it up #morescott 👍👍
Not a fan of MAN's at all but this new one looks more hospitable than the rest of them. Definitely Scania's being bought by VW has set a new standard and all the new trucks will come with all the digital stuff witch i absolutely love :D
good review Scott, been waiting to view the vlog. looking forward to seeing more
Another run in her will be up next week 👍
Funny old indicator sound i must say lol, looks like a stunning truck mate, seems the road legends are being spoilt with tidy gear atm :D much deserved though, Great vlog mate
Congratulations on your new truck xx
Only a demonstrator for a week. Might have one in the new year maybe
I Scott, in relation to the different power modes, some trucks, like the Merc. have the Eco Mode on which the set speed is 52/53 mph. whilst on Power Mode its set at 56 mph, if you go through the settings, probably the MAN has it to.
Have a nice week.
Power mode was taken out of the equation in this one. Very rare i found mercs with it spec'd too. Everyone wants eco mode though
@@ScottAndrews On the Actros (just like on the MAN) it is the buyers choice. Both of ours have the Eco mode as an option but also have the regular (power) mode, although the MANs reset to Eco on each start....which is a nuissance!
Your as tall as me Scott lol. Seems a nice truck, fairplay your totally honest and says it how it is. Need to test the mirror cam Merc next now as your the only one out of the lads that hasn’t driven one aren’t you?
I have only driven the narrow cab man.Always think the cabs look so big can't understand why there ain't more on the road looks well built inside my actros creeks bits are broken already that flip down rest for infotainment looks like that won't last tho be interested for review of sleeping in it.
Its way better face-lift than the iveco they still look so cheap inside👌
Drove al lot of brands, but I prefer the MAN soundsystem w/ the SUB the most. Currently I drive an Actros. Had to put in an external soundbar w/ sub in it cause the standard ones blew up in the first couple of weeks :-)
That looks like a great truck
loving the song used at the beginning it suits the video but what's the name of it I really like it
Quite surprised how well it handled with all that weight, my G440 scania is all over the place with straw on it...
Didn't do too bad, considering fleet spec
Hey Scott thanks for a new video
Hope your doing well;)
I love the new look
More systems goes on 12 v so you have more stable supply of power now. So more 12 v outlets, do a tour in a nxt scania and Then you see how like they are . Volkswagen owns both of them , in many MAN trucks you have scania gearboxes , scania have MAN axels. And a tip read the drivers intrucktions before you drive
Carrying 39 ton lol. Old school that Scott, load um heavy run um hard 🤣
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Better of without that eco mode . It just holds the truck back . Even though its over 500 its not giving u the full power . Eco mode is ok on flat ground . No use on hills . U need more POWER !!!! Tak care scott stay safe dude ...
It's what fleets want sadly
Try not to hit the trees with the Lorry mate 😂😂
Every day is a challenge 🤣
MAN 🤟
Fab vlog thanks take care
Great vlog mate. You don't seem overly impressed with it. Is the steering wheel still offset like the previous one? The lack of lights in the lockers is disappointing, a step backwards. The lower bunk accessibility and storage is cool. Also, your blowing bulb problem.... LED the bad boys up!!!
Scott who what is intro music is called and I like watching your video keep up the good work
In terms of styling I think I prefer the look of the previous generation.
Also, you should do a walk around video and test drive of the ERF for us weirdos who like proper lorries!!
I’m not that keen on modern MAN technology after working on their trucks for a living .having said that they are all the same with electrics for everything
#MORESCOTT nice look around that 👍
Good morning to you sir from wellington Somerset
Hi Scott nice to see you back again. Will this be your new daily driver ?
It was a bit worrying seeing the bails moving when you put your camera down on the trailer. The trucks looking good, but I do think it would be a lot better in Green! 🤔🤠 Keep on trucking Scott and keep safe . 👍 Chris D
It's only a demonstrator we had for a week
MAN trucks are frankly out classed by everyone....
The company where i work has close to 50 MAN trucks, and all of them have the subwoofer? 😅 I really thougt it was standard equipment 🤔
Good video scott
Thanks Katie 😁
Brilliant review Scott!
Can’t beat the new hen Scania
is the cab as wind noisy as the previous model?
Make the dealer let you do a comparison test with the new Scania \8/ 770 with 4x4 in hillclimb, Scott! #morescott power! Haha
Yeh but how many people get to drive a V8 770 Scania? Like rocking Horse shit. Most are lumped with the 450 which are no better than most other wagons on the road. Plus Scania make haulage firms literally pay for everything. You even have to pay extra for the fold out table on the passenger seat. Box standard, they aren’t anything special.
Is the infotainment system better in your old man tgx or this new man tgx
Nice one st
Looks good, has some great interior features and some minor infotainment bugs. Looking forward to more videos with this one!
Looks nice but i love my scania trucks i like the one in the yard .i do like your onesty even when you do drive one to compair agaist each othere and like you say fleet truck every penney pinching fuel saveing power restriction will be on haha ok bud be safe out there see ya on the next one .hi from brit man in austrailia tar
I love this truck but be nice in red and green
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Can I just state that the light controls and digital display are what appear to be from a VW Car.
Makes sense. MAN + Scania are owned by the VW group
@@ScottAndrews Yayy I was right for once ahah
Failed to mention if it comes with adaptive cruise as standard
Good video of the new Man Tgx truck. Do most of the new trucks in Europe come with Automatic Transmissions now or are some guys still shifting manually. I used to own a few conventional Mack trucks in Canada which were reliable but did not have emissions on them due to the fact that they were older. Do the new trucks have many issues with SCR, DPF or EGR emissions or are they trouble free which is not the case in North America especially when off warranty.
Hey Scott I drive an MAN (the first model that came with lande departure etc.) as well, and my previous one was as well (the EURO 5 model, whichever one that was XD) both 400HP ones.
I have to say that yes, the audio system has been HORRIBLE in those 2, super tinny, no bass, etc., I currently have the bass cranked all the way up and the highs turned down to get something that actually kinda worth listening too
Also, the cruise control resume to idle up the engine should be in yours daily lorry as well, it has been in both of mine
All in all, with the changes I actually can't decide if I'd want this new model or want to stick with one of the older ones, there are things I like about it, but I think there's more things I don't like.
The 2 main things I don't like about the new one though are the Scania style gear selector on the stock and the electronic handbrake.
Personally I think electronic handbrakes are a safety concern (especially in normal cars, but trucks as well, for those who don't know car and truck brakes work vastly different), you can't "feather" the e-brake if your main brakes would, for whatever reason, fail and stay open/free like you coan with the normal analog style.
Anyway, I hope you liked the new truck and we'll probably get an updated video about your thoughts soon when you've had more time with it.
Remember to keep the rubber on the road ;)
The gear selector and handbrake become natural after the first day. But I get what you mean about the handbrake concerns. I have the same thoughts
@@ScottAndrews glad to see I'm not the only one with the handbrake concern
I hope that you had a good time in that truck nonetheless :)
I have driven the "new" Actros for a week and had the same concern. Theoretically you can feather the handbrake, since this is obliged by the law (3 independant brake systems are part of the homologation requirements) but they don't have the same feel to it.
Great video Scott second
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Sooooo, if you was asked Fleet Spec MAN, Fleet Spec Scania, or your Old MAN, which one would you chose Scott?
Didn’t realise your firm runs tippers too how many have you?
How do you like the gearbox Scott? Shifting times sounds really nice and quick, like in a Scania.
Nice one 👍
Hi Scott. Have MAN improved the gearbox to the previous model? I am driving a hired 15 plate 480 tag on logs and the gearbox is terrible! Might be ok trunking down the motorway but up in the highlands and in the wood, even the Mercedes actros has a better box and that is saying something, I hated the merc to start but now it doesn’t bother me and is really comfortable but a bit high for the country and wood roads mind you.
Does this one come with the optional Adblue faults? 🤦🏼♂️😂
Mmmm to much of a Scania look about it from the front , but nice truck ! C Taylor .
Uk trucks need their own portable toillet and hot water shower which most campervans have etc and probsbly have a poweroak solar generator with foldable solar panels etc
That'll be the day lol..
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I reckon drivers may start bringing their own to work before long
@@domainnameguy Having done the job for many years I fail to see how that would work
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Ive driven 7.5t trucks for years etc but youtube truckers in the states etc their trucks have everythibg in them eg a bed and a kitchen and a bathroon etc and it works and in the uk they could have the same but they dont want to provide drivers with basic facilities not because the facilities arent available etc
@@domainnameguy In North America they have no length regs so their tractor units (and trailers) can be as long as they want. In the UK - There are strict length laws which is why this is not possible. That's the reason. I agree, the situation is not good for drivers wherever you go, even on the continent there are better quality services but they're always jam-packed come 5pm.
Hi Scott, is the steering wheel notably smaller than the previous generation?
Nice truck and I don’t particularly like MAN trucks.Scott your no Stavros 😂
Question is Scott if M&M Greene Bought one and specc'd it up the standard of your other one, would you have one, or would you prefer another make..Me i'm a Daf man
Nice video Scotty,mixed opinions are always good :-) If your boss came to you and said it was new truck time,what would you go for ?
I'd go Volvo. Mostly because I've not driven an FH4 so not really experienced with them yet
The Actros I drive is mirror less, I have to turn the steering assist off, does my nut in.
I do prefer the interior of the Actross though.. sorry.☺️
The new MAN has camera mirror too but its an option that fleet manager need to spec
you cant have sq sound through phone and serial radio :D
Hi Scott, do cabs come fitted with carbon monoxide alarms?
Is the steering wheel level enough for a tray when your parked up
Hi Scott, it is? please if you want to do a review on our NEW MAN TGX please make sure you know what you talking about. Just in the front, you missed so many important points.
KR
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Hello, this video was never intended to be a journalist's review. It is simply a drivers first impression. I'm aware there are a great many things I missed out, plus much more I cut out in the edit
Great video Scott,i see they still put that fuel filter in a vunerable place,we had a demo of the old model last year and had an unfortunate expierience with the fuel filter being smashed off by a telehandler.
I was thinking that myself. The strange thing is though is that I have a 2020 TGX and the fuel filter has been moved onto the cat walk attached to the grab handle. No they seem to have moved it back. Very odd.
@@Jayswarno when you see things like that,makes you wonder if the designers are being stupid or very clever? Make stuff or put things in vunerable places and they get to sell and fit the replacement parts,look at tne ridiculous rear of cab air deflectors on volvo fh4 and range t renaults,that are in big fleets ,bottom corners stick out and get damaged £££.how many trailers do you see where the front isnt vertical....? Nothing like the shape of those 2 manufacturers think an air fairing should be lol.
@@marktully745 you know what mate, that's a very good point. It wouldn't surprise me in the least if that were the case. Either that or the designers have absolutely no idea about what they're actually designing and in which world it operates.
@@Jayswarno years ago when i worked in an hgv workshop,my mate had a brand new atego 7.5ton tipper ,we said dont think much off the position of that side repeater....next day he comes in hes bumped the lamp and its broken the n.side step.££££ far too vunerable low down sticking out on front corner.but probably earned the dealership plenty of parts sales.
It's a bit funny, Iveco and Man try to copy the new gen Scania on so many levels :))
Did you know Scania is MAN’s sister company both owned buy VW
@@truckerreacts6056 I know and still don't understand the copy paste on the interior. If you try to get something from Scania, get the gearbox, the engine.
@@loyd4you ah right I thought maybe you didn’t know. I guess it’s easier and cheaper for them to share tec
@@truckerreacts6056 Cheeper to share tech but all they share is the ideea how to make a truck to feel more like a car. Like i ve said earlier, why don't share the idea of a better gearbox, better engine.
Honestly can't fault the MAN engines in my experience. The gearbox is the ZF traxon and as long as the software is not in the way (ECO mode) it's spot on
Whas it the intro music called?
Told you that dial thing for media is crap.
I like the steering column adjustment improvements but the dash to me is an arse. That tray at the end of the bed dictates which way around you sleep and for tall drivers it will be uncomfortable on the feet. Matress topper is the answer me thinks.
Personally I think all the driver aids are for the very basic LGV drivers out there who can not seem to cope with a gear stick or prox cruise. Just goes to show, when power, gear change and kick down controls are specked out by your transport manager, shows a lack of trust and a complete lack of truck driver respect.
I think the MAN new range has been rushed out, bodged with new bits stuck on a very old cab. It is sad to say the least. My hope is DAF do not make the same mistake with the new cf and xf.
Scott.. great cab tour , well done with info on switches and dash systems i can refer back to this video if I get one ( god I hooe not!) and full respect for using the mid lift wieght transfer button.
Otherwise known as the ' muppet' button. Cos there is a lot of muppets out there who do not use it or even know what it does and even more who can not be arsed or have the intelligence to use the mid lift when empty.... oh that will be the dence option in my opinion but they aint buying the tyres. My truck (tgx xl) is on 280k and still on original lift tyres, cos I use the WT button all the time under 20mph on turning at at store and tight junctions oh and even on steep hills to stop wheel spin.
Inexperienced drivers please look closely at what Scott is doing around farms and lanes with the Wieght transfer system. It will save egg on your face. Especially with winter around.
100% great vid
100% great cab induction for us out there.
100% good driver compasion to the vehicke driven.
60% on the new truck. Its just too much of a mix of old and new and I do not think drivers will like it. However we will just have to accept it if our TM buys MAN next year.
Oh and the dealer put a card by the media screen saying that ' this cab has been sanitised'... steering wheel and dash had greasy finger marks all over the place in your video. So not sure what sort of hand over the truck got before it came to M&M.
Last time MAN Avonmouth serviced my truck, it came back with oil and greese all over the steering wheel and switches, etc. Never mind covid, it was left in a shit state by fitter.
See you about Scott. Thinking will try and hang on to my TGX as long as pos.
Mine is on 305K also on original Midlifts. Appreciate the kind words 👍
@@ScottAndrews
Your welcome. Newer drivers need mentoring and every day is a school day. 👍
I fully agree with you on the topic of electronic assist systems. Many of the drivers nowadays (especially the younger ones) entirely rely on those and fall flat on their faces when stuff gets a bit out of the normal envelope of driving. We only drive bulk liquids and on snow or slippery surfaces all these "gimmicks" cause tons of issues. The load gushing back and forth (even when having baffles) totally overwhelms the systems and you can get in all kinds of trouble, where not getting off the spot is the least significant. Luckily our fleet has the option to go into manual mode on the gearbox which, together with switching off the traction control, allows for far better and safer driving in these conditions. The only thing that should NEVER be disabled is the brakes assist and emergency brake assist imo.
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The last MAN tgx I had before my current tgx had a mega brake assist fault. At 56mph on the motorway with cruise on or off the lorry would beep a warning, then flash ' risk of colision ' LED message then slam the brakes on. At 4am on a empty road. Then switch the media system on full blast and select the same track from my amazon music app. 3 or 4 time a day. MAN could not find out what was causing it. The it started to auto throttle with no driver input.
My company took the truck back to HQ and gave me another truck. This one is fine. I carry a moffett truck mounted forklift mounted on a SDC trailer with a spread rear axle that also steers. I think the moffett weight plays tricks on the diff sensors and there after the trucks CAN system. Especially when empty. I do 6 to 8 drops a day, each paller is about a tonne. I have learnt to use my spare key to leave ignition on when tipping so the CAN system stays live, this helps the lorry adjust the veriable power system as the weight comes off.
My traxon gearbox can be used in auto or manual or a mix, I can turn off eco mode and I have kick down enabled. This TGX copes better than the last one with multi drop town and city work but realy the software is set up for motorway. If you do not use kick down it keeps trying to change up at around 1000rpm then almost stalling. The gearbox clunks and bangs into gears on town work but on the motorway its fine. Oh and if the lorry hits a bump in the road the gearbox changes up?? This is a right arse ache on country roads.
I would rather a stick for the work I do, as I know I would be more efficient with almost all gear choices. But we have to remember the traxon system does not have eyes and ears and a nervous system, that will only ever belong to us humans lol. It will be a very long time before trucks are smarter than us .
Regards
BasherMAN
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Is it mid lift or rear lift axle?
Mid lift
Lovely truck.i love your vids scotty..more love from kenya.east africa.#more scott
Thanks for watching 😁
Another great vid thank you. What is the song called for your intro? Would love to add it to my Spotify. Cheers
Good World Gone Bad - Splasher!
Thank you mate, keep up the good work
MAN's never feel as powerful as other makes with the same power, a scania 450 feels more powerful then a MAN 510, not tried this new one yet though
You need to factor in gearbox too . MAN perfers ZF while scania prefers their own omnicruise gearbox
@@Wolfennsteinn Not anymore. All our new(er) MAN have their propriatary version of the Scania gearbox, using their own (imho inferior) logic.
Honestly Scott, I'm glad to be retired and not have to deal with all this.
What the technology? Modern tech helps massively in modern cabs today. I have camera ‘s on my Actros instead of mirrors and their far superior to mirrors, and the active cruise control is a god send. No more breaking and accelerating just set the cruise control and let the truck computer do all the work. We’re glorified steering wheel attendants now🤣
you can really se that MAN is owned by Volkswagen.. but thats not a bad thing i my eyes..