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How to choose a suitable light truck according to the type of cargo

Compared with heavy trucks, light truck trucks are more suitable for urban transportation and small economic self-employed, so how to choose a suitable light truck trucks according to the characteristics of the goods?

Fudeng company will recommend the most suitable products to customers according to the characteristics of the goods and the needs of customers. The following models are suitable for different cargo transportation requirements:

Bulk Cargo

If it is construction bulk cargo such as sand and cement, these goods have a relatively high density, so the load-bearing capacity and volume of the cargo compartment need to be considered. For short-distance transportation with frequent loading and unloading, a cargo compartment size of around 3.8 – 4.2 meters is more appropriate, which is convenient for operation in narrow sites such as construction sites. In terms of horsepower, since such goods are heavy, the engine needs sufficient torque to drive the vehicle to start and climb slopes. Generally, an engine with 110 – 130 horsepower is more suitable.

ight and Bulky Cargo

For light and bulky cargo such as foam and plastic pellets, they have a large volume but are relatively light in weight. At this time, the volume of the cargo compartment is more important. A cargo compartment with a length of 4.8 – 5.2 meters or even longer can be selected to increase the single transportation volume. In terms of horsepower requirements, since the weight of the goods is light, an engine with 100 – 120 horsepower usually can meet the transportation needs, and the focus is on the fuel economy of the vehicle.

Fresh Food and Refrigerated Goods

For transporting fresh food such as vegetables and fruits, the sealing and preservation function of the cargo compartment need to be considered. The size of the cargo compartment should be determined according to the transportation volume. A cargo compartment with a length of 3.3 – 4.2 meters can be used for fresh food distribution within the city. Because it is necessary to maintain the goods in a suitable temperature environment during transportation, the refrigeration equipment will increase the load of the vehicle, so the engine horsepower should be appropriately increased. Generally, an engine with 120 – 140 horsepower is selected to ensure that the vehicle can run normally when fully loaded with refrigeration equipment and goods.

Large Equipment Parts and Industrial Products

When transporting large equipment parts such as machine tool parts and large molds, the goods are usually irregular in shape and heavy. The length of the cargo compartment may need to be 5.8 – 7.2 meters to adapt to the size of the goods. At the same time, such goods have higher requirements for the load-bearing capacity of the vehicle, and the engine horsepower should be large enough. Generally, it is between 130 – 160 horsepower to ensure that the vehicle has good dynamic performance during transportation, especially during starting and acceleration.