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China Trucks “Showdown” Series Part 1

China Trucks “Showdown” Series Part 1,Today we choose two “big competition” models are SITRAK G7 4 * 2 480 horsepower tractor, DONGFENG kL 4 * 2 480 horsepower tractor, two models belong to the brand’s main models, so in the end that the best?

China Trucks "Showdown" Series-SITRAK G7 VS DONGFENG kL
DONGFENG KL
China Trucks "Showdown" Series-SITRAK G7 VS DONGFENG kL
SITRAK G7
  1. Appearance Comparison

The cabs of both vehicles belong to the high roof double bedroom, which allows the driver and co-driver to get full rest during driving, with high comfort and spacious interior space, providing a good driving vision; and both models are of flat-floor cab structure, driving stability.

SITRAK G7 has a total mass of 6800KG, wind resistance coefficient <0.4, and is equipped with a multi-function steering wheel, which is convenient for the driver to operate; the dynamic dashboard design makes it easy to read the vehicle information.

DONGFENG kL has a total weight of 7800KG, wind resistance coefficient <0.498, multi-functional instrument panel and center console, which provide the information and functions required by the driver, and it has spacious seats and sleeper to provide comfortable resting space.

2.performance contest

vehicle type SITRAK G7 DONGFENG kL
motor MC13.48-50 ISZ480 51
transmission HW25716XAL  DT1425 DD
axle MCY13 485 Single Stage Bridge
Rear axle speed ratio 2.85 2.69
top speed 101 110
fuel consumption ≤186g/kW.h ≤186g/kW.h

DONGFENG kL is powered by Dongfeng Cummins ISZ480 51 engine, which has the following advantages: 1. High power output: the maximum output power of this engine is 353kW, rated speed is 1900rpm, and the maximum horsepower is 480hp, which is sufficient. 2. Good fuel economy: the lowest full-load fuel consumption rate is 186g/kW.h, which can reduce the operating cost. 3. High reliability: Dongfeng Cummins, as a well-known engine manufacturer, its product quality is guaranteed, and the engine adopts advanced technologies such as supercharged intercooling, reliability and life. Disadvantages are as follows: Noisy: Although the performance of the engine is good, it is noisy when running, which has a certain impact on driving comfort;

SITRAK G7 adopts China National Heavy Duty Truck (CNHTC) MC13.48-50 engine, which has a high torque, the maximum torque of this engine is 2300N.m, and the maximum torque speed is 1050-1400rpm, which has better starting and acceleration performance. High reliability: China National Heavy Duty Truck Corporation (CNHTC), as a well-known domestic automobile manufacturer, its product quality is guaranteed, and this engine adopts advanced technologies such as inline, water-cooled, four-stroke, supercharged intercooling, etc., which makes it highly reliable. Disadvantages are: 1. power output is slightly lower: compared with Dongfeng Cummins ISZ480 51 engine, its power output is slightly lower. 2. Higher noise: although the engine performance is good, the noise is also higher when running, which can have a certain impact on driving comfort.

Transmission part, Dongfeng DT1425 DD transmission advantages:high transmission efficiency, easy operation and high reliability. Disadvantages are limited carrying capacity and high noise. Advantages of China National Heavy Duty Truck HW25716XAL gearbox: high transmission efficiency, fast shift speed and high reliability. Disadvantages are limited carrying capacity and high maintenance cost.

Axle part, 485 single-stage axle advantages: low fuel consumption, cost-effective and versatile, the disadvantage is that the climbing strength is small. Advantages of MCY13 axle: strong climbing strength, the disadvantage of slow speed and high fuel consumption.

 

China Trucks “Showdown” Series Part 1: In China, the guide price of SITRAK G7 is 10,000 RMB more expensive than that of DONGFENG kL; according to the sales volume of China market in 2022: SITRAK G7 158,800 units, 24% market share, DONGFENG kL 126,800 units, 19% market share; both vehicles have a very good performance in the market, and they are common in the operation scenarios of express transportation and port transportation. Both vehicles have very good market performance and are very common in express transportation and harbor transportation operation scenarios. Overall, the two vehicles have their own characteristics in terms of appearance and performance; the author himself can be said to have fallen into a “difficult to choose” situation, if you have to “choose one or the other”, how would you make the decision in front of the screen? Contact us to discuss.

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