2 Units of SINOTRUK HOWO 4x2 15,000L Water Tanker Trucks Prepared for Export to Gabon

15,000L Anti-Corrosion Tank Body & Anti-Surge Baffles

The 15,000-liter (3,960 US gallon) fluid tank is fabricated from high-tensile Q235 carbon steel with a 5mm shell and 6mm dished heads. To prevent internal rust from raw river or well water, the interior undergoes a multi-coat liquid epoxy-polyurethane anti-corrosion treatment. Multiple internal wave-breaking anti-surge baffles minimize dynamic liquid sloshing during transit over uneven terrain, enhancing lateral stability.

2. High-Pressure Pumping & Multi-Stage Spraying Assembly

Driven by a heavy-duty Power Take-Off (PTO) connected directly to the transmission, the onboard self-priming centrifugal water pump delivers high-flow fluid displacement ($60,text+86 1836615 9698^3/text{h}$):

• Front Flushing Nozzles: Adjustable fan-shaped jets for clearing gravel and mud off paved roads (Flushing Width $ge 14,text+86 1836615 9698$).

• Rear Spraying & Dust Suppression Bar: Broad-angle misting nozzles designed for gravel road compaction and dust control on construction routes (Sprinkling Width $ge 15,text+86 1836615 9698$).

• Long-Range Rear Water Cannon:Platform-mounted monitor featuring $360^circ$ rotation and adjustable streams (solid stream, heavy rain, fine mist) with an effective throw range exceeding $28,text+86 1836615 9698$ for emergency firefighting or tall tree irrigation.

3. Drivetrain & Axle Load Distribution for 4x2 Maneuverability

The 4x2 single-drive axle setup allows tight turning radiuses in restricted urban zones while avoiding the higher purchase and maintenance costs of 6x4 configurations:

• Powertrain:Fueled by a 300 HP / 310 HP heavy-duty 6-cylinder diesel engine matched with a HW19710 10-speed manual transmission, delivering high low-end torque for full-payload hill climbs.

• Axle Suspension: Built on an HF9 9-ton front steering axle and a 16-ton double-reduction rear drive axle (HC16) with inter-wheel differential locks, ensuring traction when operating on muddy laterite soil during Gabon's rainy seasons.

4. Tropicalized Cab Ergonomics & Coastal Protection

Given Gabon’s tropical heat, both HOWO HW76 cabs are outfitted with factory high-capacity air conditioning, ergonomic driver seating, and sun visors. The entire chassis frame and underbody plumbing are treated with anti-salt spray wax coatings to protect structural components from coastal atmospheric degradation.

Pre-Shipment Inspection & Maritime Logistics to Owendo Port

Following final assembly, both 15,000L water bowsers completed operational validation, including high-pressure hydraulic line leak tests, PTO engagement checks, and full-volume water pump displacement verification.

The two units were transferred to port staging for Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off) shipment directly to Owendo Port (Libreville), Gabon. The shipment includes complete BIETC (Bordereau d'Identification Électronique de Traçabilité des Cargaisons) tracking documentation, customized replacement filter kits, and operation manuals for immediate field deployment.