Unlike a standard road truck, the Agro Truck features modifications to handle the rigors of farm life:
Can reach speeds up to 89 km/h , significantly faster than most tractors, reducing "race against time" transport cycles. Agricultural Customizations
Modern iterations, such as the MAN TGS 18.540 4x4 BL SA , offer the following technical highlights: MAN TGS AGRO TRUCK
Farmers and agricultural contractors choose the MAN TGS Agro Truck to optimize logistics. By eliminating the need to transfer grain or slurry from a tractor-pulled trailer to a road-legal truck at the edge of the field, the Agro Truck reduces travel distances and labor costs. It offers a higher payload capacity and better fuel efficiency on the road compared to a tractor, while its air-suspended cab provides the comfort levels of a modern long-haul vehicle. MAN Agricultural & Forestry Trucks
It includes a trailer coupling bracket with forced steering, 80-mm ball head couplings, and rear hydraulic connections for controlling slurry tankers or tippers. Unlike a standard road truck, the Agro Truck
It typically runs on wide, soil-conserving agricultural tires (e.g., 445/65 R22.5 front, 600/50 R22.5 rear) that provide traction on wet soil while minimizing ground pressure.
Available with permanent 4x4 or the selectable MAN HydroDrive (hydrostatic front-axle drive) for occasional traction needs without the weight of a full mechanical system. It offers a higher payload capacity and better
Once the harvest ends, the tires can be swapped for road versions, allowing the truck to serve as a winter service vehicle (snow plow) or a construction tipper.