Dongfeng 6x4 12,000L Water Tank Fire Truck

This Dongfeng 6x4 water tank fire truck carries 12,000 L for brigades that need serious water capacity without stepping up to an 8x4 chassis. The CLW5280GXFSG120 body feeds a fire pump and fire monitor, so the truck can attack a fire directly from the curb or feed relay operations at major incidents where hydrant supply runs short.

The 6x4 chassis has a double-row crew cab and axle spacing of 4,300 + 1,400 or 4,325 + 1,350 mm, with 385/65R22.5 and 315/80R22.5 18PR tires. An engine rated between 351 and 450 hp works through a manual gearbox with Euro 2 to Euro 6 emission options, reaching 90 km/h. Overall dimensions are 10,180 × 2,550 × 3,640 mm, gross vehicle weight is 27,300 kg and curb weight is 15,850 kg. Roller-shutter lockers sit between the cab and tank, and the rear bay houses the pump panel.

Duties include structural response in built-up districts, water supply at industrial fires and shuttle backing for lighter tankers during long incidents. With a full 12,000 L load the truck runs close to its rated gross weight, so heavy extra equipment should be checked against axle loads when specifying the body.