A Comprehensive Comparison between Two 30 CBM Aluminum Fuel Tanker Trucks: Dongfeng Tianlong and Sinotruk Sitrak

Sinotruk Sitrak 30 CBM Aluminum Fuel Tanker Truck

🔹Detailed Data:

Dongfeng Tianlong 8×4 EURO V 30.2 m³ Aluminum Fuel Tanker Truck

  • Gross Vehicle Weight: 32 tons
  • Dimensions (L×W×H): 11.9 m × 2.55 m × 3.8 m
  • Engine: Dongfeng Longqing 350 hp, EURO V Emission Standard
  • Transmission: 9-speed gearbox
  • Tires: 295/80R22.5 vacuum tires
  • Front Axle: 5.5 tons
  • Rear Axles: 10-ton air suspension twin axles
  • Features: Electric windows, central door lock, air conditioning, cruise control
  • Connectivity: Reserved interfaces for 12-version tachograph & Beidou terminal
  • Safety: Front disc brakes, speed limiter, ABS, front exhaust
  • Tank Body: Aluminum alloy material, thickness compliant with national standards
  • Compartments: 2 equally divided
  • Pump: 80-80 nylon-core oil pump (inlet/outlet pumping)
  • Pipeline: 3-inch
  • Manholes: 2 European-standard manholes (1.2 m apart)
  • Valves: 2 bottom valves with auto-shutoff system
  • Loading Ports: 2 bottom loading ports
  • Vapor Recovery: 2 shared a single lower connector
  • Overflow Detection: 2 overflow probes with sockets (mounted on passenger side)
  • Other Equipment:
    • Static reel
    • Aluminum toolbox (driver’s side center)
    • Aluminum lifting guardrails on both sides of the tank top
    • Anti-slip steel mesh walkway on tank top
    • Oil-drip hole on front nozzle

Dongfeng Tianlong 30 CBM Aluminum Fuel Tanker Truck


Sinotruk Sitrak 8×4 EURO V 30.4 m³ Aluminum Fuel Tanker Truck

  • Gross Vehicle Weight: 32 tons
  • Dimensions (L×W×H): 11.8 m × 2.5 m × 3.45 m
  • Engine: Sinotruk 340 hp, EURO V Emission Standard
  • Transmission: 8-speed gearbox
  • Tires: 295/80R22.5 vacuum tires
  • Rear Axles: MCY11 dual rear axles with auto slack adjusters (drum brakes)
  • Chassis: Double-layer frame (8+4/280), ZF8198 steering gear
  • Wheelbase: 1,800 + 4,575 + 1,400 mm
  • Suspension: Front and rear air suspension (3/3/-/-)
  • Other Features:
    • Mid-position metal bumper
    • ABS, front exhaust, speed ratio 4.63
    • Electromagnetic master power switch
    • Dangerous goods light, 2 kg fire extinguisher, 300 L fuel tank
    • Speed limiter (79 km/h)
  • Tank Body: Aluminum alloy
    • Head thickness: 6 mm
    • Barrel: 5.5 mm
    • Baffles: 5.5 mm
    • Compartments: 6 mm
  • Pump & Accessories:
    • Full Euro standard set: 2 manholes, 1 bottom valve, 1 bottom loader, 1 vapor recovery, 1 overflow probe & socket
    • Pump inlet/outlet on passenger side
    • Aoke brand auto shutoff system
  • Additional Equipment:
    • Triangle top light, static reel
    • Double-door toolbox (driver’s side, same as certification photo)
    • Folding guardrails, fireproof cap
    • 2 oil delivery pipes (same length as the tank)
    • 2 fire extinguishers

📊 Comparison Chart:

Feature Dongfeng Tianlong 30.2 m³ Sinotruk Sitrak 30.4 m³
Gross Weight 32 tons 32 tons
Dimensions (L×W×H) 11.9 × 2.55 × 3.8 m 11.8 × 2.5 × 3.45 m
Tank Volume 30.2 m³ 30.4 m³
Engine Dongfeng Longqing 350 hp Sinotruk 340 hp
Emission Standard EURO V EURO V
Transmission 9-speed 8-speed
Tires 295/80R22.5 vacuum 295/80R22.5 vacuum
Front Axle Capacity 5.5 tons —
Rear Axles 10T air suspension twin axles MCY11 twin axles (auto slack adjusters)
Chassis Structure Standard Double-layer (8+4/280)
Steering Gear — ZF8198
Suspension Rear air suspension Front and rear air suspension
Wheelbase — 1,800+4,575+1,400 mm
Fuel Tank — 300 L
Speed Limiter Yes 79 km/h
Pump Nylon-core 80-80 (inlet/outlet) Yes (standard)
Compartments 2 equally divided Multi (6 mm dividers)
Manholes 2 Euro-standard (1.2 m apart) 2 Euro-standard
Bottom Valves 2 with auto-shutoff 1 with Aoke auto-shutoff
Vapor Recovery 1 shared for 2 ports 1 included
Overflow Probe 2 with sockets 1 with socket
Safety Features ABS, disc brakes, static reel, extinguisher ABS, static reel, 2 extinguishers, hazard light
Toolbox Aluminum, single box (driver’s side center) Double-door (driver’s side)
Guardrail Aluminum lifting (both sides) Folding guardrails
Tank Top Steel mesh, oil-drip hole Fireproof cap, triangle light

✅ Summary:

Both tankers meet high specifications with similar configurations and identical gross weight. Key differences include:

  • Tianlong offers more standard tank compartments (2) and dual bottom valves, while
  • Sitrak has a slightly lower height, a stronger chassis, more integrated safety and control features, and is slightly more streamlined in design.

👉 The choice ultimately depends on brand preference, operational environment, and budget constraints.

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