Chemical plant firefighting
Knocks down solvent and gas fires with powder.
Fire Trucks
HOWO 6x4 6t Dry Powder Fire Truck
The HOWO TX7 6x4 carries six tonnes of dry powder in twin 3,000 L cylinders, driven by an engine above 450 hp for chemical plant and airport firefighting.
- Powder Tank
- 2 × 3,000 L
- Powder Charge
- 6,000 kg
- Engine Power
- > 450 hp
- Drive
- 6x4
From US $55,000
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THE VEHICLE
Overview
This HOWO 6x4 dry powder fire truck is the six-tonne member of the powder range, aimed at chemical plants, gas terminals and airports where powder is the primary knockdown agent. The CLW5240GXFGF60/ASL body mounts two 3,000 L powder cylinders of 1,824 × 1,520 mm each, with dry powder injection devices and supporting firefighting equipment.
The ZZ5357TXFV464MF5 TX7 chassis runs 6x4 drive with axle spacing of 4,300 + 1,400 mm and 385/65R22.5 tires. A HOWO engine rated above 450 hp works through a manual gearbox with Euro 2 to Euro 6 emission options, reaching 100 km/h. Overall dimensions are 9,600 × 2,550 × 3,750 mm, gross vehicle weight is 24,450 kg with an 18,000 kg curb weight, and the powder load is rated at 6,000 kg. Red strobe lights are optional.
Typical duties include powder attack on solvent and gas fires, airport standby and combined-agent operations alongside water tankers. CLW confirms powder charge, injection equipment and livery before production.
TECHNICAL DATA
Specifications
Vehicle
| Vehicle Model | CLW5240GXFGF60/ASL |
|---|---|
| Overall Dimensions (L×W×H) | 9,600 × 2,550 × 3,750 mm |
| Front/Rear Overhang | 1,500 / 2,400 mm |
| Curb Weight | 18,000 kg |
| Rated Payload | 6,000 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 24,450 kg |
Chassis
| Chassis Brand | HOWO |
|---|---|
| Chassis Model | HOWO ZZ5357TXFV464MF5 (TX7) |
| Drive Type | 6x4 |
| Wheelbase (Axle Spacing) | 4,300 + 1,400 mm |
| Engine Brand | HOWO |
| Engine Power | > 450 hp |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Transmission | Manual |
| Tire Specification | 385/65R22.5 |
| Emission Standard | Euro 2–6 (optional) |
Superstructure
| Dry Powder Tank | 2 × 3,000 L |
|---|---|
| Powder Charge | 6,000 kg |
| Cylinder Size | 1,824 × 1,520 mm (each) |
| Main Equipment | Dry powder cylinders, powder injection devices |
| Red Strobe Lights | Optional |
Performance
| Max Speed | 100 km/h |
|---|
CONFIGURATION
Equipment
Standard equipment
- Dry powder cylinders
- Powder injection devices
- Firefighting equipment set
Optional equipment
- Red strobe lights
IN THE FIELD
Applications
Airport standby
Covers airfield risks with a 6 t powder load.
Combined-agent operations
Works alongside water tankers in mixed attacks.
BEFORE YOU ORDER
Common questions
In two 3,000 L cylinders of 1,824 × 1,520 mm each, holding a 6,000 kg powder charge.
The HOWO ZZ5357TXFV464MF5 TX7 chassis with 6x4 drive and axle spacing of 4,300 + 1,400 mm.
A HOWO engine rated above 450 hp with a manual gearbox; emission levels from Euro 2 to Euro 6 can be specified.
Gross vehicle weight is 24,450 kg with an 18,000 kg curb weight and 6,000 kg powder load.
Even fully loaded with 6 t of powder, the TX7 is rated for 100 km/h on the road.
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