FAW 8x4 17,900 L Corrosive Liquid Tanker

This FAW four-axle chemical tanker handles corrosive liquid transport at a larger scale than the two- and three-axle vehicles in the range. Its effective volume is 17,900 L and the rated payload 18,865 kg, so a full tank is not automatically a permitted load: the liquid's density, crew and equipment all count toward the mass limit.

The 8x4 vehicle has a 32,000 kg gross vehicle weight, a 1,900 + 4,500 + 1,350 mm wheelbase and overall dimensions of 11,750 × 2,550 × 3,680 mm. A 325 hp diesel, manual gearbox, 295/80R22.5 18PR tires and ABS are fitted. The tank is 8,900 mm long with a 1,750 mm diameter, and stainless steel is available as the tank material for chemicals that need it.

Plant operators can use this longer tanker for scheduled transfers between chemical production and storage sites, where its volume suits lighter liquids and bulk consignments. Before setting a route, check the liquid concentration, tank lining, discharge fittings and allowable axle loads, especially when a dense corrosive liquid would reach the rated payload before filling the tank.