FAW: fielding China’s finest truck

FAW Trucks South Africa is fielding the FAW JH6 28.500FT at Truck Test 2022, hooked up to an interlink tautliner.

The JH6 28.500FT is the largest of the truck tractors from FAW Trucks South Africa. Here are its key dimensions:

• Wheelbase: 3 300 mm + 1 350 mm

• Overall length: 6 895 mm

• Cab length: 2 646 mm

• Overall width: 2 495 mm

• Overall height: 3 910 mm

• Ground clearance: 295 mm

The JH6 is fitted with the renowned CA6DM2 13-litre six-cylinder common-rail turbocharged and intercooled diesel powerplant. This develops 370 kW of power at 1 800 r/min and 2 300 Nm of peak torque at 1 400 r/min. It has two fuel tanks of 500 litres each, perfect for long haul and extended distances.

The 6DM2 engine is manufactured in FAW’s engine plant in Wuxi, China. The ZF 12-speed TraXon AMT transmission also has a parabolic spring suspension front and rear to address vehicle weight requirements. It houses a full air dual circuit WABCO braking system with ABS as part of the advanced safety features.

Befitting its long-haulier status, much focus has been placed on ensuring that the cabin of the JH6 28.500FT is as comfortable as possible, featuring a full floating extended-roof sleeper cab with an innovative flat floor. This optimises interior space, while standard features such as air-conditioning, a radio with a USB port, and suspension seating eliminate unnecessary driver fatigue.

Reinforcing the JH6 28.500FT guarantee is the large parts warehouse at FAW Trucks South Africa’s premises in Spartan, from where it supplies four main areas: Gauteng, Durban, Harrismith, and Cape Town.