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Sinotruk HOWO 8x4 heavy water tender fire truck in fire service red with roof mounted monitor

Rear pump room of the HOWO water tender showing gauges and control switches

Aluminium alloy roller shutter lockers open on the side of the HOWO fire tender

Sinotruk Howo heavy water tender fire fighting engine Congo (Kinshasa)

Name: Sinotruk Howo heavy water tender fire fighting engine Congo (Kinshasa)
Brand: Sinotruk HOWO

The Sinotruk HOWO heavy water tender fire fighting engine is a 20000 litre fire fighting vehicle built on an 8x4 HOWO chassis with a 420 HP diesel engine and 10 speed manual gearbox. It is designed for fire brigades and industrial safety teams that must respond to fires in areas without hydrant access and sustain a continuous water stream long enough to control large-scale fires. The CB 10/60 normal pressure pump delivers 60 litres per second at 1.0 MPa and feeds a PS60 monitor capable of projecting water over 75 metres, allowing crews to operate from a safe distance during tank farm, warehouse, or forest fires.

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Key Benefits

20000 litre carbon steel tank maintains a 60 l/s stream without needing a water shuttle
PS60 roof monitor reaches beyond 75 metres so crews stay outside the radiant heat zone
Sandwich PTO lubricated by splash allows pump and roll fire fighting while the truck is moving
Aluminium alloy roller shutter lockers keep hose and branch equipment sealed against dust and rain
8x4 HOWO chassis carries the full tank on unpaved access roads and quarry tracks
Tank baffles and a single manhole with quick locking device limit surge under emergency braking

Buyer Profile

Who It Is for

City and national fire services buying appliances by public tender
Safety departments of refineries tank farms and chemical parks
Port authorities and free zone operators with in house fire crews
Contractors supplying turnkey fire protection to industrial estates
Government procurement agencies equipping new fire stations

Operating Problems

Problems It Solves

Hydrant networks that are absent or too weak to feed a working attack line
Small appliances that run dry before a tank or warehouse fire is under control
Fixed monitors that force crews too close to radiant heat and pool fires
Long resupply cycles when the nearest fill point is many kilometres away
Imported appliances with parts and service that arrive months after a breakdown

Where It Works

Application Scenarios

Municipal fire stations covering districts with limited hydrant coverage
Petroleum and chemical plants that need foam capable first response on site
Ports and container yards where a fire has to be held away from stacked cargo
Textile mills cigarette factories and other high fire load manufacturing sites
Forest and rural fire units operating far from any water main
Airport and industrial park private brigades running their own response fleet

Engineering

Technical Features

Priming completes in under 50 seconds at 7 metres suction depth
PS60 monitor swings 360 degrees horizontally and pitches from minus 30 to 70 degrees
Pump room mounted rear or centre with all gauges and switches on one panel
Water level indicator overflow valve air breather valve and drain outlet on the tank
Carriage built from steel and aluminium embossed sheet for corrosion resistance

Specifications

Technical Data


Chassis	SINOTRUK SITRAK 8x4 left hand drive
Engine	420 HP diesel
Gearbox	10 shift manual
Overall Size	12000 x 2500 x 3650 mm
Water Tank Capacity	20000 L
Tank Material	Q235 carbon steel
Fire Pump	CB 10/60 normal pressure
Pump Flow	60 l/s at 1.0 MPa
Inlet / Outlet	100 mm / 80 mm
Water Monitor	PS60, 60 l/s, throw over 75 m
Cab Colour	Red, tank colour and logo free of charge
Lead Time	30 days
Shipping Port	China main port
Payment	T/T

Build Materials

Materials

Q235 carbon steel water tank with welded internal clapboards, stainless steel available on request
Aluminium embossed sheet carriage panels
Aluminium alloy roller shutter doors with sealing strip and one lock set
HOWO heavy duty chassis frame with Sinotruk engine and gearbox

How It Is Built

Manufacturing Process

Chassis is received from Sinotruk and the wheelbase is confirmed against the tank drawing
Tank shell is cut and rolled then clapboards are welded in to control surge
Tank is pressure and leak tested before it leaves the welding shop
Pump pipework and sandwich PTO are fitted and aligned to the driveline
Carriage lockers roller shutters and monitor platform are assembled onto the subframe
Body is shot blasted primed and finished in fire service red
Pump flow monitor throw and priming time are tested on the factory apron before shipment

Testing

Quality Control

Vehicle is built to GB7965 performance requirements and test methods for fire fighting vehicles
Tank complies with GB39.5 general specification for fire fighting vehicles
Every truck is 100 percent tested before delivery
Photos and videos of the finished truck are sent to the buyer before the balance payment
Pressure and non destructive testing available in house for pressure vessel projects

Compliance

Certifications

ISO 9001-2008 Quality Management Certification
ISO 14001 Environmental Management Certification
3C China Compulsory Certification

Build to Order

Customization Options

Water and foam tank capacities are specified to the buyer's requirement
Tank material can be changed from carbon steel to stainless steel
Left or right hand drive chassis to match local traffic regulations
Tank colour livery and brigade logo applied free of charge
Fire fighting accessory and equipment package built to the buyer's inventory list
Manufacture to customer supplied technical drawings and specifications

Comparison

How It Compares With the Alternatives

6x4 water tender with a 12000 L tank	Carries less water and refills sooner but is easier to turn in dense city streets
Foam and dry powder tender	Better on flammable liquid fires but cannot sustain a plain water attack on a large solid fuel fire
Water tanker truck with a fire pump added	Cheaper per litre carried but has no monitor lockers or GB7965 compliant fire fighting layout

Operating Notes

Use Guide

Confirm the chassis drive configuration and hand of drive against local registration rules before order
Fill only through the manhole or the pump inlet and keep the air breather valve clear
Prime the pump at no more than 7 metres suction lift and expect draft within 50 seconds
Engage the sandwich PTO before moving if pump and roll operation is required
Drain the tank and pump after use in freezing conditions
Free operator training is available at the factory before shipment

Buyer Questions About This Truck

How long is the lead time for this fire truck?

Generally 30 days after the advance payment is received. The exact date depends on chassis availability and the equipment list you specify.

Can the tank be stainless steel instead of carbon steel?

Yes. The standard tank is Q235 carbon steel and stainless steel is available. Tell us the water quality and storage time and we will confirm the material.

What are your payment terms?

T/T with 30 percent as deposit and 70 percent before delivery. We send photos and videos of the finished truck before you pay the balance.

Do you supply right hand drive?

Yes. The chassis is ordered in left or right hand drive to match your traffic regulations. Confirm this at order stage because it cannot be changed later.

How is the truck shipped?

By Ro-ro or bulk ship from a China main port. Trade terms can be EXW FOB CFR or CIF.

What warranty and after sales support do you provide?

The whole vehicle is guaranteed for one year and core parts on some products for two years. Our overseas engineers make regular return visits and provide technical training and manuals before delivery.

Can the fire fighting equipment package be changed?

Yes. Send us your inventory list of hoses branches nozzles and breathing apparatus and the lockers will be laid out to suit it.