Technical characteristics of the Shakman dump truck

The three-axle Chinese dump truck Shacman 6 x 4 model SX32586T384C is manufactured by Shanxii, they are the fruit of cooperation between the Chinese automaker and the German concern.

The design of the x3000 dump truck displays the features of its famous German predecessor.

Shacman managed to incorporate the best features of both sides; quality and reliability, combined with the low cost of Chinese production, give this brand strong specific advantages.

The Shakman dump truck has high cross-country ability and provides access in difficult terrain; in addition, the machine perfectly performs the task of transporting construction materials and rocks. Also, dump trucks are fully adapted to the harshest conditions of the Russian climate, including in the far north.

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It has a 6 x 4 wheel arrangement, a three-axle load capacity of 31 tons and a body volume of 19 cubic meters.

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Shacman brand trucks are not yet as well known in the European part of Russia as, say, Howo or Dong Feng. Shacman is produced by one of the divisions of the Shaanxi Automobile Group corporation, and for the production of this brand of trucks, some components and assemblies are used, manufactured under licensing agreements. This is where the modest knowledge about these machines ends. It’s all the more interesting to get acquainted with the 4-axle dump truck from the Middle Kingdom Shacman SX3315DR326 8x4.

The test dump truck looks quite attractive. Why? We all know the answer to this question. The licensed cabin of the MAN F2000, although old by European standards, looks quite natural on a Chinese truck. Moreover, the use of a cab, which was discontinued in Europe in the early 2000s, can be considered a serious step forward for the Chinese truck industry. Indeed, despite all the conventionality and dubiousness of Chinese “licenses”, in this case we are dealing with a real product of German designers and constructors. The Shacman cabin is indeed manufactured using licensed stamps from MAN Nutzfahrzeuge, and the only thing the Chinese can “improve” is to use a different metal and change the cabin painting technology. Therefore, you can’t count on a long life without rust, but you can be quite confident in the thoughtful design, attention to detail and a high level of comfort for the driver and passenger.

Chinese manufacturers didn’t bother with the rest of the front end parts of the Shacman SX3315DR326, making the truck as similar as possible to its European ancestor. Like the cabin itself, the angular plastic bumper with block headlights and additional foglights is completely copied from a MAN truck. Except that the Chinese-made headlights are slightly different from the original. Other differences include a different shape of the air intake and a slightly modified appearance of the radiator grille.

But if you look not only at the cabin, but at the entire dump truck as a whole, the resemblance to the “European” is not so noticeable. First of all, the huge body with a volume of almost 19 cubic meters catches your eye. m. And this despite the fact that the official load capacity of the Shakman SX3315DR326 is only 17 tons. But the unofficial one is almost twice as much and amounts to 32 tons. Needless to say, the Europeans would never allow such a monstrous overload, which is why the MAN bodies are an order of magnitude less than Chinese.

Undershoot

The interior of the “Chinese” is also “sewn” according to German patterns, so the truck’s cabin is quite spacious. This feeling is also facilitated by the low engine tunnel, which allows you to move unhindered around the cabin. And this despite the fact that our test was a truck with a low “dump” cab and one berth. The taller F2000 double cabs are even more spacious, but are more commonly found on tractor-trailers and flatbed trucks.

The build quality of the interior parts does not reach European levels

The instrument cluster is simple, but the readings are perfectly readable

You can get comfortable behind the wheel of the Shacman thanks to the air-suspended seat and the steering column, which is adjustable over a wide range. The high seating position and really large glass area allow for excellent control of the situation around the truck. Three rear-view mirrors, as well as additional curb and sliding mirrors, also play an important role here. The instrument cluster is extremely simple even for a European truck of the last century, but the readings are perfectly readable both day and night. Nothing distracts the driver from driving. Everything is extremely simple and concise. Perhaps even too simple.

But in terms of the quality of finishing materials and assembly accuracy, the Chinese truck is still far from being equal to the “European”. The plastic panels are made of harder and more “creaky” plastic; the gaps between the finishing parts are often uneven, which noticeably spoils the feeling of a clear German design.

The cabin's shortcomings include the narrower sleeping bag at the head and at the feet. If in the central part its width is at least 800 mm, then behind the passenger and driver’s seats it is almost twice as narrow, and this is no good. But there’s nothing you can do about it; you have to pay for space in the cabin. In this case, we had to sacrifice a full-fledged place to relax. Under the sleeping bunk there are voluminous tool boxes. Their only drawback is the lack of access from outside the car.

The sleeping shelf is noticeably narrowed at the head of the bed

But there were no complaints about the sound insulation of the Shacman SX3315DR326. Whether this is the merit of German designers, or the competent use of insulating materials on the Chinese side is not important. The main thing is that when driving a truck, the driver is not bothered by extraneous aerodynamic noise. By the way, we must take into account that the gearbox lever is located directly on the engine and is protected from the cab only by a rubber seal. If the bottom of the cabin was solid, and gear shifts were carried out using rods or a cable drive, the noise insulation could be even better.

License again

A distinctive feature of most dump trucks from the Middle Kingdom is a disproportionately large body combined with a not very powerful power unit. Shacman SX3315DR326 8x4 was no exception. The in-line 6-cylinder engine Weichai WP 10.336N, manufactured under Steyr license, complies with the Euro-3 environmental standard and develops a maximum power of 247 (336) kW (hp) at 1900 rpm. The maximum torque indicator is also not impressive - 1500 Nm. Such meager figures can be compensated at least a little by the fact that the peak torque remains in a fairly large speed range - from 1200 to 1500 rpm. This means that even a dump truck loaded to its full weight will cope with any climb in the quarry, but you can’t count on high-speed performance when driving along the highway.

Access to the cabin lift crane is not the most convenient

The design of the body heating pipes is, to put it mildly, strange

The six-cylinder in-line engine develops only 336 hp.

Unfortunately, we were not able to drive a loaded four-axle Shacman, but from my own experience of driving a “Chinese” with a 6x4 wheel arrangement and a similar engine, I can say that the engine of the dump truck, even with three axles, sometimes worked to the limit of its capabilities. And this, let me remind you, is the experience of driving a three-axle truck. In the case of the Shacman 8x4, the engine will be much more difficult, so even if you buy such a car, you should take a closer look at possible overloads. Moreover, the body allows you to carry a huge amount of ASG, both in cubic meters and in tons.

Don't forget about the load on a manual gearbox. The test truck is equipped with a Shaanxi Fast Gear 12JS160TA synchronized 2-range 12-speed gearbox. This “mechanics” is installed on a huge number of different Chinese trucks and is already quite familiar to domestic mechanics. It can serve faithfully for a long time if used carefully during the break-in period, as well as in gentle conditions for further use. After break-in, the gears are engaged quite clearly, without crunching or characteristic biting.

On the right side in the direction of travel there are 4 rear view mirrors. Main and spherical - heated

The shape of the front bumper is also borrowed from MAN trucks

To check the oil level, you do not need to raise the cab, just open the front grille

Access to the cabin lift crane is not the most convenient

Other technical features include a hydraulic body system with a front-mounted hydraulic cylinder. It is convenient to maintain. The hydraulic tank with a total volume of 120 liters is designed for an operating level of 95 liters. The truck is equipped with a pneumatic dual-circuit drum-type brake system; an ABS system is installed as standard, which is important for a vehicle with a gross weight of more than 30 tons.

Keeper of traditions

The Shacman SX3315DR326 8x4 dump truck turned out to be a typical product of the Chinese auto industry. 19 cu.m. superstructure m is clearly designed to carry more cargo than indicated in the official “carrying capacity” column. At the same time, the engine and manual gearbox turned out to be standard; a similar pair is also installed on two- and three-axle Shacman and Shaanxi trucks. The only pleasant addition to the traditional Chinese “set” was the use of a licensed MAN F2000 cabin, in which Asian manufacturers managed to not spoil anything. Therefore, at least the driver will not be able to deny himself comfortable working conditions.

Multi-leaf spring suspension and axles manufactured by Shaanxi Corporation

Two 180 Ah batteries are “hidden” behind the side bumper.

Each truck axle is equipped with a stabilizer bar

The taillights are covered with protective grilles

Device

The dump truck cabin is secured using four pneumatic elements. The interior design is made in compliance with all ergonomic requirements. Weichai or Cummins power plants are used as component parts. Diesel engines have a six-cylinder in-line design. The engine power potential varies between 336-375 hp.

These engine variations are combined with mechanical gearboxes, which can have nine, twelve or sixteen-speed versions. An Allision 4500 automatic transmission is available as an alternative.

The clutch system has a single-disc design. It is equipped with a hydraulic drive with a pneumatic amplifier. The dependent front suspension is mounted on springs that have a longitudinal arrangement. The latter are equipped with telescopic hydraulic shock absorbers. The rear suspension is located in an identical manner. It is distinguished by the presence of a stabilizer bar.

The brake system of the dump truck has the form of a dual-circuit drive in a pneumatic design. This element provides control of the front axle and brake trolley. You should pay attention to the installation of an anti-lock braking system. The parking brake system is powered by spring-type electric batteries.

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X3000 series vehicles

differ in a fundamentally new design and design features.
Cars of this series are the only ones among similar products in China that meet the requirements of European certification according to the ECER29 standard (shock load test). In terms of safety and comfort, the products in this series have the highest level characteristics. X3000
series cars is carried out using MAN (Germany) technology.
Cars of the X3000
meet the requirements of the Euro-V environmental standard.
This product series is represented by vehicles with a wheel arrangement of 4×2, 6×2, 6×4 and 8×4. X3000
series vehicles are manufactured on the basis of the F3000 series products and are equipped with a completely new cabin design, which not only meets safety requirements, but also improves the level of ease of operation and ergonomics of the vehicle.
X3000
series vehicles are equipped with the latest systems with intelligent control functions, which allows for Internet monitoring, control of convoy operation, etc.
Product advantages: low fuel consumption, light weight, comfort, high degree of reliability of components, intelligent functions. Purpose: vehicles for transporting chemical goods, frozen foods, express delivery of goods. SHACMAN's new product series - X3000
, after in-depth market research, is a development in the field of heavy duty trucks.
It is mainly intended for the high-end segment of the logistics and cargo transportation market, mainly promoting the 6X4 model. Reducing vehicle weight First of all, a high-strength extended frame (940 mm, 850 mm, 8 mm thick) is used, which allows for a more rational distribution of forces on the vehicle frame. Secondly, the cabin structure uses high-strength sheet steel, and the thickness of the interior and exterior trim has been optimized. Thirdly, the design consists of 2 front and 4 rear leaf springs, in addition, it adopts lightweight balancer suspension technology. Fourthly, a new generation lightweight fifth wheel (90), a 12-speed Fast gearbox with an aluminum body, an aluminum alloy air receiver and a lightweight 13-ton Hande axle with
a single-stage gearbox are used (*the parameters listed above are an option, not included as standard).
Reduced fuel consumption Firstly, the cars are equipped with
high power
Cummins 375 hp and 400 hp, Kamins 385 hp and 420 hp, 12-speed Fast gearbox with aluminum housing (without overdrive) and MAN 13-ton Hande axle （
with a gear ratio of 2.714 and 3.083）with single-stage gearbox, for high-speed cargo transportation.
Secondly, new air intake tubes have been developed, the air intake area has been increased by 26.5%. Intake air resistance has been reduced by 7%, and intake air efficiency has been significantly increased, further improving diesel combustion efficiency. Thirdly, the car has been optimized; it is equipped with side roof fairings as standard, the drag coefficient is reduced to 0.53, which significantly affects fuel economy. Ergonomics New European design cab, dichroic rear view mirror, opening cab side windows, monolithic trapezoidal headlights, as well as increased cab lateral damping and a new four-point air suspension system. Luxurious interior finishes, integrated control platform, 5-inch multi-function instruments, ergonomic air-controlled chair with anti-slip coating. Central car door control module, reliable electric lifts, electrically controlled rear-view mirrors, electrically heated rear-view mirrors and central locking. SHACMAN X3000
, new power in logistics, achievements in fuel economy!