Four months ago, a customer reached out to us via our official website, looking to purchase a tractor head to match a lowbed trailer for mining equipment transportation. We then discussed the tractor head’s specifications with the customer, including its engine, gearbox, tires and other key components, as well as the pricing and lead time. Drawing on our prior experience of exporting tractor heads to the DRC, we recommended the SINOTRUK HOWO TX 6×4 400HP Tractor Head for their needs. Given the customer’s note that the tractor head would need to operate at night, we installed dual warning lights on the cab roof. After all details were confirmed, the customer placed the order.Two months ago, the tractor head was fully manufactured and passed the factory inspection. We immediately arranged shipping and secured the optimal stowage position for the unit on the vessel. To prevent rust during ocean transportation, we also applied a wax spray coating to the tractor head before loading.One week ago, the unit safely arrived at the DRC port. The customer confirmed the tractor head was in excellent condition upon pickup and stated it would be put into operation shortly.
Based on the DRC’s local work scenario,the the tractor truck is equipped with the WEICHAI brand 400HP engine. 400 horsepower output and 1920N・m torque, with minimal performance degradation in high altitude, high temperature environments, meeting the demands of heavy duty transportation and construction machinery. This engine has passed the“three extremes”testing for high temperature, high humidity, and high altitude, perfectly suited for the extreme climatic conditions of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Featuring a modular design with a single cylinder head per cylinder, it offers high interchangeability of parts, making it ideal for locations with limited maintenance capabilities.
To make sure the tractor truck could operate stably in the mining area. The prime mover truck is equipped with the TRIANGLE brand 12.00R20 TR691 tires.TRIANGLE Brand 12.00R20 TR691 tires are engineered for demanding mining operations, delivering optimal performance on the complex terrain of the DR Congo’s gold mines,characterized by gravel laden surfaces, heavy loads, and high temperatures with humidity. They are the preferred choice for transporting ore and tailings in mining environments. Featuring an 18 ply steel cord reinforced carcass structure, this tire supports 3750kg per tire or 3450kg in dual tire configurations. It evenly distributes heavy loads and pairs with 8.50×20 compatible rims to fully meet mining heavy duty transport demands. This design increases per trip haul capacity while effectively preventing carcass deformation and bulging, significantly boosting transportation efficiency.
When our tractor trucks are being transported, we cover them with waterproof tarps, which effectively prevents them from rusting. These tarps shield the tractor trucks from various external elements during transit,this is particularly vital for maritime shipping, as it fends off salt spray and high humidity that easily cause metal corrosion. Made of tough, weather resistant materials, they offer dependable protection, and we can also customize tarps to the exact size of each tractor truck for a tight, secure fit. Plus, the tarps come with reinforced edges and sturdy eyelets, making it easy to fasten them to the cargo and preventing the tarps from shifting during transportation.
