FAW 340D10

Inside the cabin is an economical, minimalistic interior. The plasticky dashboard carries the usual suspects— an analog instrument cluster and steering wheel. At the center are knobs and buttons for controls. There are also air conditioning vents on either side and center of the dash. Seats are sturdy and firm that provides ample comfort. The center console carries the gear stick. There is sufficient headroom, shoulder room, and headroom for a driver and front-seat passenger without feeling claustrophobic.

This China made and assembled dump truck has utilitarian looks and built. The traditional design begins with the curved front façade of the cabin with a wide windshield for a commanding view of the road. Below is a muted radiator grille with a giant chrome FAW badge at the center of it. Directly below is an air vent. The lower bumper holds the massive rectangular headlights and just under it are hanging fog lights. On the side are built-in steps for climbing the cabin. Wide side mirrors and external side mirrors complete the traditional truck look. At the rear is a giant dump with an integrated ladder design on the side of the fuel tank case. The FAW 340D10 has an overall measurement of 8,600 mm long, 2,500 mm wide, 3,400 mm tall, and a wheelbase of 3,700 mm + 1,350 mm. The dump body, on the other hand, measures 5,600 mm long, 2,300 mm wide, and 1,500 mm tall. It has a thickness of 8 mm at the bottom and 6 mm at the sides. This 10-wheeler China made dump truck rides on a double coin tire with directional at the front and traction at the rear. Radial tires measures 12.00R 20.

Driving the FAW 340D10 is no easy feat considering the size. But for professional and experienced drivers, this 10-wheeler is capable enough to handle paved roads and rougher terrains suck as mining and construction sites. Though there is evident vibration from the engine, it is bearable. The same can be said on engine noise. Transmission and clutch work synergistically though there is a noticeable delay on the part of the engine. However, just dig deeper into the acceleration and the engine can catch up. The approach angle of the truck is at 25 degrees while the departure angle is at 32 degrees.

This FAW dump truck is fitted with a WP10.340E32 9,726cc engine capable of delivering 340 hp of power and up to 1,160 Nm of peak torque. The Euro 3 standard compliant diesel engine with 400-litre fuel tank capacity is partnered to an RTD-11509C manual gearbox with 9 forward speeds and 1 reverse with 430mm diaphragm type clutch. The truck frame measures 320 x 90 x (8 + 8) with a rear axle able to handle 13 tons with hub reduction and a speed ratio of 5.921.

As most trucks are built for utilitarian purposes, there is minimal attention to passenger comforts, driver-assist technologies, and often carries minimal safety features. Besides the usual mandatory seatbelts, there is no added passive safety for passenger and driver like SRS airbags. However, there are the usual windshield external visor, dump truck ladder on the side, fuel tank cage, and headlight grills to protect the headlights from gravel or other construction materials that might cause damage. The heavy-duty open box bed is equipped with a middle lifting T style hydraulic system for easy and safe dumping of materials.

The FAW 340D10 dump truck is a good choice for heavy-duty work. It is best used for transporting loose materials for construction such as sand, gravel, boulders, and dirt to maximize its hydraulic system. However, it can also be used for other commercial purposes such as for collecting and transporting other materials like garbage, odd-shaped items like furniture and earthball plants, or other construction supplies like bags of cement, tools, and even transporting people to the construction site. The various dealership of QSJ Motors Philippines Inc. means that you get the aftersales service support you need to maintain the FAW truck.