DONGFENG 18t Dropside Cargo Truck
Road transport of building materials, consumer goods and general cargo
DONGFENG 18t Dropside Cargo Truck
The DFH1180EX5A is an 18-tonne dropside truck on a DONGFENG DFH1180EX5 chassis, with a cargo body from 5,200 to 6,800 mm long and a rated payload of 9,925 – 10,690 kg. Overall length spans 7,400 – 9,000 mm, so operators can choose the body that best fits local road and axle-load rules. It is a general-purpose freight unit for building materials, packaged goods and agricultural produce, and is available with alternative cabins, wheelbases and Euro-equivalent emission packages on request.
Specifications
Vehicle Specifications
| Product Brand | DONGFENG |
|---|---|
| Product Name | Dropside cargo truck |
| Model | DFH1180EX5A |
| Gross Vehicle Weight | 18,000 kg |
| Rated Payload | 9,925 / 9,990 / 10,625 / 10,690 kg |
| Kerb Weight | 7,880 / 7,180 kg |
| Overall Dimensions | 7,400～9,000 × 2,550 × 2,950～3,800 mm |
| Cargo Body Dimensions | 5,200–6,800 × 2,400 / 2,450 × 400 / 600 mm (L × W × side board height) |
| Cab Seating Capacity | 2 / 3 persons |
| Axle Load | 6,500 / 11,500 kg |
| Approach / Departure Angle | 16 / 10° |
| Front / Rear Overhang | 1,400 / 1,800～2,600 mm |
| Max. Speed | 89 km/h (with speed limiter fitted) |
Chassis Specifications
| Chassis Model | DFH1180EX5 |
|---|---|
| Chassis Designation | Cargo truck chassis |
| Chassis Brand / Manufacturer | DONGFENG / Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd. |
| Axles / Tyres | 2 / 6 |
| Wheelbase | 4,200 / 4,500 / 4,700 / 5,000 mm |
| Tyre Size | 10.00R20 18PR、275/80R22.5 18PR、11R22.5 18PR |
| Leaf Spring Count | 8/10+8, 2/3+2, 3/4+3 and 8 combinations in total |
| Front / Rear Track | 1,815～2,050 / 1,800～1,846 mm |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Emission Standard Basis | GB17691-2018 China VI |
Engine
| Engine Model | D6.5NS6B210, DDi47E225-60, DDi47E240-60, D4.5NS6B240, DDi47E260-60, D4.5NS6B280 — 6 models in total |
|---|---|
| Engine Manufacturer | Dongfeng Cummins Engine Co., Ltd. / Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle Co., Ltd. |
| Displacement | 4,500～6,500 ml |
| Power | 162～206 kW |
| Fuel Consumption | 21.0 L/100 km (by engine model) |
Safety & Compliance
| ABS Model / Supplier | ABS 8 / Knorr-Bremse (Dongfeng); ABS-E 4S/4M / ZF; J ABS / Jiaozuo Boruike; DFCV ABS / Dongfeng Commercial Vehicle |
|---|---|
| Tachograph | Fitted with GNSS tachograph |
| Speed Limiter | Fitted with speed limiter, 89 km/h |
| ETC On-Board Unit | ETC on-board unit optional |
| Side Guard | Q235 steel / engineering plastic, bolted |
| Rear Under-Run Guard | Q235 / DL510 steel, bolted; section 120 × 60 / 120 × 80 mm, ground clearance 440–480 mm |
| Optional Configuration Notes | Cab badges and decals, roof deflector, roof-mounted A/C, front fog lamps, tool box, fuel tank material and capacity, AdBlue tank position, etc. — configurable per order |
Note: Data shown is taken from the published vehicle announcement for this model. Configuration varies by order; the specification sheet issued with the quotation prevails.
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