HOWO 8000Liter Water Tanker Fire Engine Truck
The HOWO 8000 Liter Water Tanker Fire Engine Truck is a common and widely-produced model built on the heavy-duty truck chassis supplied by Sinotruk (China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Co., Ltd.), known by its brand name HOWO. It is a mainstay for many special vehicle manufacturers in China, including Chengli Special Automobile Co., Ltd., which modifies the chassis for firefighting use.
This type of truck is classified as a Water Tanker Fire Truck or Pumper Tanker, designed primarily to transport a large volume of water to the scene of a fire and to pump it effectively.
Water fire truck (also called fire fighting vehicle, Fire engine, Fire fighting apparatus, Fire service truck, Fire and rescue truck, fire truck, fire fight truck, Foam fire tank truck, Fire extinguishing foam tanker) is a vehicle designed primarily for fire fighting operation to extinguish fire efficiently to prevent fire spread, reducing the loss caused by fire maximumly.
- According to vehicle size: There are mini fire fighting truck, Light fire fighting truck, Medium fire fighting truck, Heavy duty fire fighting truck.
- According to chassis drive type: there are 4*2 fire fighting truck, 6*4 Fire fighting truck, 8*4 fire fighting truck, and off road type 4*4, 6*6 fire fighting truck.
- According to chassis brand: There are fire fighting truck, Dongfeng fire fighting truck, Foton fire fighting truck, Faw fight fighting truck, Shacman fire fighting truck, Sinotruk fire fighting truck, Mercdes fire fighting truck, etc.
- According to fire agent: there are water tank fire fighting truck, dry powder fire fighting truck, water / Foam fire fighting truck.
| 1. Chassis and Engine (HOWO) | |
| Component | Typical Specification |
|---|---|
| Chassis Brand | SINOTRUK HOWO |
| Drive Type | 4*2 (6-wheeler) is common, but 6*4 is also available for larger variants or foam/water models. |
| Cab | Double row cab, typically allowing for a crew of 2+4 or 2+3 firefighters. |
| Engine | Diesel engine, e.g., WEICHAI or SINOTRUK's own engine series. |
| Horsepower | Varies significantly, but commonly in the range of 266 HP to 350 HP (depending on the chassis model and emission standard, e.g., Euro II to Euro VI). |
| Transmission | Manual gearbox, usually with 8 or 10 forward shifts. |
| Max Speed | Typically around 90−95 km/h. |
| 2. Firefighting Upper Structure | |
| Component | Typical Specification |
|---|---|
| Tank Capacity | 8,000 Liters (8 metric tons). This capacity may be all water, or split as a Water/Foam combination (e.g., 6,000L water and 2,000L foam). |
| Tank Material | High-quality Carbon Steel with anti-corrosion treatment (or optional Stainless Steel/Aluminum Alloy). |
| Fire Pump | CB10/60 or similar models (e.g., CB10/80, CB10/40), often produced by manufacturers like Shanghai Xiongzhen or Rongshen. |
| Pump Flow Rate | Typically 60 L/s at 1.0 MPa (Normal Pressure) for the CB10/60 model. |
| Fire Monitor | Roof-mounted fire cannon, e.g., PS50 or PS60. |
| Monitor Flow | Around 3,000 L/min or higher. |
| Shooting Range | Water jet range is typically ≥60 meters. |
| Chassis Specification | |||||
| Truck model | CLW5040XLCQ5 | ||||
| Cab | HOWO | ||||
| Driving Type | 4*2 Left hand driving | ||||
| Max Speed (km/h) | 85 | ||||
| Overall dimension(mm) | 7150x2250x3050 | ||||
| GVW( kg) | 7300 | ||||
| Mass in working order( kg) | 4600 | ||||
| Wheelbase(mm) | 4200 | ||||
| Tire | 7.50R16 | ||||
| Gear box | 6 speed | ||||
| Bridge | Front axle | 2.7T | |||
| Rear axle | 7.2T | ||||
| Engine | Fuel Type | Diesel fuel | |||
| Exhaust(ml) | 3700 | ||||
| Max output power(hp) | 116 | ||||
| Tank | Material | Water Tank | High quality carbon steel plate, anti-rust treatment | ||
| Water Tank | 8000L | ||||
| Equipment box | Equipment box: at the back of carriage, there are two-layer clapboard, can store equipment. There is safe ladder to up and down on the back of equipment box. | ||||
| Structure: whole frame is welded to ensure intension and rigidity. | |||||
| Material: frame is high quality steel, inner plague is aluminum embossed sheet, surface is anodic processed. | |||||
| pump room | on the rear or central of truck, there are pump system and pipeline, reasonable structure. Easily operate all meters and operate-switch. | ||||
| Additional drive system | Use sandwich PTO, splashing-type lubricate, can put out fire when driving. | ||||
| Additional operation system | PTP operation lever, fire pump valve operation lever, electronic control button, Hand accelerator operation lever and son on | ||||
| Additional cooling system | The additional cooling system uses a mandatory water cooling for PTO. Can effectively control the fire truck equipment to extend the service life of equipment because of long hours of continuous work related to the heating | ||||
| Additional Electrical system system | warning light, warning sirens | ||||
| Pump pneumatic control valve switch, Pump speedometer, Electronic level gauge | |||||
| Fire lights, pump room lights, equipment box lights | |||||
- Pumping System: Equipped with a power take-off (PTO) to run the fire pump, a priming system (piston primer or vacuum pump), and a complete pipeline system for water intake and output.
- Equipment Compartment: Spacious compartments, often with roll-up aluminum alloy shutters, to store hoses, nozzles, fire axes, breathing apparatus, and other rescue tools.
- Safety & Lighting: Includes a siren, warning lights, a long line fire marker lamp, and spotlights.
- Operation: The cabin often accommodates the fire crew, and the vehicle is designed for quick deployment in municipal and industrial fire suppression.
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HOWO 8000 Liter Water Tanker Fire Engine Truck is a specialized process involving two main stages: the manufacturing of the commercial chassis by Sinotruk (HOWO), and the custom modification/outfitting by a special vehicle manufacturer (like Chengli Special Automobile).
| Component Category | Specific Components |
|---|---|
| Liquid Tank | 8,000 Liters capacity, typically Carbon Steel with anti-rust treatment. Must include internal baffles, manholes, overflow, and drain valves. |
| Fire Pump | High-performance, often Chinese-made brands like CB10/60 or CB10/80. International options like Darley or Hale may be used upon request. |
| Fire Monitor | Roof-mounted jet, such as PS50 or PS60, allowing 360∘ rotation and high flow rates (3,000 to 4,800 L/min). |
| Piping & Valves | Durable, high-pressure piping for water/foam systems, multiple hose reel outlets, and large-diameter suction inlets. |
| Compartments | Frames are welded from steel, but the outer skin and doors are often lightweight Aluminum Alloy for durability and corrosion resistance. |
| Power System | The Power Take-Off (PTO) unit, which draws power from the truck's engine to drive the fire pump. |
| Accessories | Warning light bar, electronic siren, communication equipment, and standard fire extinguishing tools (hoses, nozzles, axes, etc.). |
Chengli Special Automobile Co., Ltd. is one of China's largest and most significant manufacturers of specialized vehicles, often operating under the parent entity, CLW Group (Chengli Automobile Group Co., Ltd.). They are designated by the Chinese government to produce various types of special-purpose trucks.
- Location: Suizhou City, Hubei Province, China (known as the "Capital of China's Special Purpose Vehicles").
- Establishment: Founded in September 2004.
- Scale: The company and its group are massive, often covering an area of over 3,000 acres, with thousands of employees (some reports indicate over 10,000) and numerous subsidiaries and professional workshops.
- Production Capacity: The annual production capacity for special vehicles is typically reported to be around 100,000 units.
- Certifications: They hold numerous certifications, reflecting high quality and safety standards, including:
- ISO 9001 (Quality Management)
- ISO 14001 (Environmental Management)
- OHSAS18001 / ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety)
- CCC (China Compulsory Certification)
- Specific licenses for manufacturing pressure vessels (A2, C2, C3), fire trucks, and truck cranes.
- Market Position: Chengli is noted for its strong sales in China, particularly leading the market in categories like sanitation trucks and water bowsers for many consecutive years. Their products are exported to over 30 countries across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and South America.
Established in Sep. 2004, Chengli Special Automobile Co., Ltd is an important branch of CLW group with registered capital 100,000,000 RMB(14 millions US Dollars) and total capital 6,000,000,000(840 millions US Dollars).
Chengli Special Automobile Co., Ltd. (CLW Group) is a significant player in the global market for specialized vehicles, exporting to numerous countries across multiple continents.
- Chengli's export focus is primarily on emerging markets and developing regions where there is high demand for utility, infrastructure, and public service vehicles. Their key market areas include:
- Africa: This is one of their most active export markets, with notable sales to countries like Nigeria, South Africa, Tanzania, Ghana, Congo, Mali, Zambia, Sudan, and Algeria.
- Southeast Asia: Key markets include the Philippines, Myanmar, Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos, Malaysia, and Bangladesh.
- South America: They have a presence in this region, exporting to countries such as Chile, Bolivia, Peru, and Venezuela.
- Central Asia & Middle East: They export to countries like Russia, Kazakhstan, Yemen, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
- Oceania: They have a presence in countries such as Australia and New Zealand.
Trucks from Chengli Special Automobile Co., Ltd have been sold to more than 29 provinces in China and more than 80 overseas countries and regions in Asia, Africa, South America, middle east and so on, such as Russia, Mogolia, Philippine, Vietnam, Cambodia, Myanmar, Laos, Kazakhstan, uzbickstan, Kyrghyzstan, Tanzania, Zambia, Nigeria, Austrilia, Chile, Bolivia, Ethiopia, Sudan, Malaysia, Congo, El Salvador, Iraq, New Zealand, Chile, Bolivia, Argentina and so on.
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