Recall that the transport route of bagged cement was like a car show. Usually, the peak period of loading and unloading is concentrated in the evening and early morning.
In the early days, there were dump trucks pulling cement all the way out of the cement plant. When lined up in the factory, there were dozens or hundreds of dump trucks. Among them, Dongfeng, Shitong, and Changan are mostly the models. Local car owners can be seen The recognition of these brands is extremely high.
Among them, the long-head cars are mainly Dongfeng and Shitong models. It is worth mentioning that the old Shitong models use the same cab as the Dongfeng EQ140-2. The success is also rich and optional, which can be matched according to the actual operation needs of users.
generally choose Yuchai engine, after all, there are many mountain roads, explosive power is still more important, and later maintenance is also convenient.
Model evolution and advantages
The ten-pass Ruishi front four rear four (6X2) models to be introduced today are derived from the Dongfeng EQ chassis The dump truck produced is also a product of policy.
I remember that I saw the first four rear four pointed cars on the road in 2007, but Dongfeng Motor did not produce this model, but Shitong Motors grasped the needs of users and made a big breakthrough after listing. , Has become the most common vehicle type on coal transportation lines and cement lines.
Because Shitong brand models inherit the mature quality of Dongfeng Motor, the main feature is durable leather, simple and practical interior and stable powertrain, and the price will be higher than Dongfeng models. It's cheap, the inventory is up, and it's very convenient to find accessories for maintenance.
Another advantage is light weight. It is well known that the weight of a pointed car will be lighter than a flat-top car. The lighter the weight, the more tonnage it can pull. For owners of pure freight, it is nothing more than an increase in profits.
The brilliant era becomes history
The owner bought the car in 2013. Here I want to mention the reason why the owner bought this car. The previous owner It was the operation of single-axle dump trucks. Later, due to the increasingly strict local regulations, the replacement of vehicles was accelerated, and many car owners chose to buy large models.
For example: the first four after four, the first four after six, the first four after eight; first, you need a certain amount of money to buy a car, and the freight is getting lower and lower, and you don’t know when you can pay back when you buy a new car, but if you don’t Changing the car could not meet the needs of the business. Later, I gritted my teeth and replaced this ten-pass Ruishi 6X2.
Because the owner has been driving a pointed car since entering the industry, he also has a certain model of the model. In consideration of the safety of pointed cars and the advantages of light weight, after seeing a few car dealers, I chose the Shitong brand, which has a large number of local brands.
In the past 7 years, I have gone through ups and downs with this car and witnessed the decline of the transportation industry. Due to the fixed cement line, the profit of the route has fallen from that year to only 50%. , After deducting the wear and tear of the vehicle, he can barely earn a salary, and is planning to operate the vehicle until it cannot be reviewed annually before considering whether to continue in the transportation industry.
Weather-beaten appearance
From the first sight, you will find that except for the ten-pass logo used on the front central network, the rest are all similar to Dongfeng The EQ140-2 is the same, or the familiar pair of square headlights and iconic front blind mirrors. The pointed models were not equipped with blind mirrors when they left the factory, but the owners installed them later.
Many card friends will feel that the cover plate above the cab is quite interesting, some are like tiles, which is also a local feature, because the height of the cab is much higher than the cab Therefore, the installation of the cover plate can facilitate the folding of the tarpaulin on the one hand, after all, the transportation of the bagged cement needs to ensure the dryness of the cement, so it must be protected by a double tarpaulin when it rains.
The second aspect can also further protect the top of the cab to avoid roof collapse caused by stepping.
The pointed model uses door mirrors, and the width is very good. You can clearly observe the situation on both sides of the cargo box. The only downside is that the side of the cab becomes a blind spot, so the blind mirror has played its role. Light and heat.
The bumper adopts a wide type, which further increases the stability and durability of the front bumper. Due to the driving conditions, the front fog lamp has loosened and fell off, and there are not many foggy days. Therefore, the owner did not install it separately.
The water tank at the front of the car can also be said to be exclusive to local models. Compared with the rectangular water tanks used in other regions, the author prefers the rounded shape, which not only guarantees the capacity, but also looks more coordinated.
The ladders on both sides of the carriage are convenient for the driver to get on and off the cargo box. Due to the high height of the cargo box, we need to be careful when covering the tarpaulin. As a ladder, it is also the water injection port of the water tank. You can add water by plugging the pipe into the ladder. Here is a compliment for this design.
Below the cab is the iconic foot pedal of a pointed car, which provides extremely high convenience for the drivers and passengers to board the car. An air filter is placed under the cab, and Dongfeng 140-2 A battery is placed under the main driver.
On the car door is the Shitong Ruishi brand decal. The domineering lion also implies its mightyness. The iconic door handle of the pointed car, although the configuration is simple, but in terms of stability It is very high, the color of the car paint has been smoothed by time, and the color has faded.
The front steering wheel uses 10.00R20 tires. The ten front axle steel plates also imply that it has a better load capacity, but the comfort can't help but be discounted. This is also a major disadvantage of pointed cars.
The lines are neatly arranged, and the steel lugs are covered with butter, which can reduce wear and increase the service life. It can be seen that the car owner is still very careful about the maintenance of the vehicle. The vehicle still maintains the same level for seven years. The state where the web is positive.
Because it is a short-axle dump truck, the layout of the chassis is relatively compact. The battery and tool type can be seen in the co-pilot, and the gas tank is set inside the chassis, which is also relatively rare Design, both sides are equipped with protective fences to increase safety; rear spotlights enable the driver to better observe the tires and rear conditions at night.
The rear wheels use Yuqilin 10.00R20 tires, and the rear axle is a standard 153 rear axle. This is also the mainstream configuration of our local front four rear four dump trucks. Four loading of 26 tons is still very easy.
In order to reduce the weight of the vehicle, the owner has reduced the weight of the vehicle. In today's standard load era, the load is much lighter than before, so the spare tire is simply removed; the rear taillight uses three The color design will be more prominent in brightness than the original car.
Reflective logos are pasted on the top of the cargo box to increase the alertness at night. The cargo box adopts five-door opening and side-opening form, which improves the flexibility of unloading cement. Can load sand and gravel.
Interior introduction
The classic old-style interior of the pointed car has made many older card friends find it back The feeling back then did not have too many smart configurations, even the seats were not equipped with airbags, the co-pilot seats did not have headrests, and hand-cranked windows; but it is precisely in this environment that we can get back to the past. Emotion is also the feeling of an old car.
Because the bagged cement needs to take the unloading workers, the seat has cracked after years of use. The flat center console does not have too many bright spots, the co-pilot It is the standard glove box.
It can be seen that the aisle is very spacious. Since the engine is front-facing, there will be no bumps in the cab. In the middle is the on-board air conditioner, which can dissipate heat in the hot summer.
has bright spots on the steering wheel and the instrument panel. They all use Dongfeng accessories with the Dongfeng Motor logo on them. The instrument panel is also a familiar style. The huge indicator light is more clear than today’s LCD. The display, the breath of ancient times came to the nose.
This car is equipped with a Yuchai 190 horsepower engine, which is matched with a Fast eight-speed gearbox. At the same time, there is also a local title "small eighth gear", which is matched with 153 For the rear axle, this set of power chains is very mainstream, with extremely high reliability, and is deeply loved by users.
Summary
Having experienced the evolution of the times, these sharp old cars have also disappeared and replaced with the evolution of the transportation industry. They are models with higher configuration and better comfort. Nowadays, the probability of seeing pointed dump trucks on the road is very low.
, as a former generation of heroes, has witnessed everything on this transportation road. It also implies that the older generation of truckers will soon usher in successors and continue to carry forward road transportation. (Text/card number: Truck)
