MAN Brings 60-Tonne Mining Tipper to IAA Transportation 2026

MAN Truck & Bus has used the IAA Transportation 2026 stage to present the TGS 60.540 8x4 BB, a mining tipper rated for applications of up to 60 tonnes. The Munich-based truckmaker is positioning the vehicle as more than a payload story: for mining operators, keeping trucks running shift after shift matters at least as much as how much ore each unit can carry.

The new tipper draws power from MAN’s 12.4-litre D2676 engine, which delivers 397 kW (540 hp) and 2,650 Nm of torque. That output is routed through a TipMatic gearbox with an integrated retarder, while off-road anti-lock braking helps the truck stay manageable on loose pit surfaces. The chassis layout is built around severe-duty use: twin 10-tonne front axles, single-piece rims and 20-tonne leaf springs on each rear side. Despite that hardware, MAN says a lightened chassis keeps payload capacity in the 40-tonne class.

Launch plans are staggered by emissions standard. Euro 6 left-hand-drive trucks will reach customers in Chile and Morocco first, with Euro 2 through Euro 5 variants following for Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. That approach lets MAN sell into mining regions where Euro 6 fuel quality and regulation are not yet in place. The 60-tonne model builds on a 50-tonne tipper introduced in 2023, which is now working in Chile, Peru and Africa.

MAN frames service as a core part of the package rather than an afterthought. The company estimates the global mining truck fleet at roughly 135,000 units, many of them operating around the clock, which makes uptime a deciding factor in fleet purchasing. Its support offering includes mobile and container-based workshops, agreed response times, on-site training and a two-year guarantee on genuine parts.

Thomas Hemmerich, Head of Sales Area International at MAN Truck & Bus, said: “In mining, every tonne and every hour counts. With the 60-tonne truck, our customers can move heavy payloads – and our service extends right into the mine.” The unveiling also reflects a broader shift among truckmakers, who increasingly compete on service reach and availability as much as on raw specifications.