Construction & Haulage Trucks · Direct factory configuration
FAW 18.41 t Payload 8×4 Lowbed Truck with Hydraulic Ramps
A source-checked faw 18.41 t payload 8×4 lowbed truck with hydraulic ramps for heavy excavator and machinery transport. Source values and same-record images are presented separately from the Kenya engineering, payload, compliance and commercial items that still require confirmation before order.

Core capabilities in operation
Parameters are translated into practical working results. Any estimate depends on the listed operating conditions and is not a performance guarantee.
| Parameter | Working result | Calculation conditions | Factors that change the result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary duty | Heavy excavator and machinery transport | Use only with the final approved technical schedule | Route, payload, equipment and local rules affect performance. |
| Source capacity / rating | 18,410 kg source payload | Source-stated value | Final legal or usable capacity must be confirmed. |
Technical specifications
| Manufacturer | CLW (Chengli Special Automobile) |
|---|---|
| Chassis brand | FAW |
| Drive layout | 8X4 |
| Engine power | 257 kW |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Wheelbase | 1900+3200/3450+1350 mm |
| Gross vehicle weight | 31 000 kg |
| Capacity | 18,410 kg source payload |
Body and tank specifications
| Deck Plate | 8 mm |
|---|---|
| Platform Dimensions | 10020×2550×3260 mm |
| Ramp / Ladder | Double-Act Ladder |
| Source Payload / Rating | 18,410 kg source payload |
Additional chassis specifications
| Drive Layout | 8X4 |
|---|---|
| Emission Listing | Euro2/3/4/5/6 |
| Engine Power | 257 kw |
| Fuel / Power | Diesel |
| Gvw | 31000 kg |
| Maximum Speed | 89 Km/H |
| Overall Dimensions | 10020×2550×3260 mm |
| Payload / Load Rating | 18410 kg |
| Source Model | FAW 8x4 Flatbed Truck for Excavator |
| Transmission | 10mt |
| Wheelbase | 1900+3200/3450+1350 mm |
Working system specifications
| Load Securing | Lashing points and securing method must be specified for the cargo |
|---|---|
| Loading System | Confirm ramp type, angle and hydraulic arrangement for the selected machine |
Operating performance
| Source Operating Note | Performance and capacity values require final engineering confirmation for the ordered build. |
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Standard equipment
- Flatbed or lowbed body shown in the source record
- Source image group from the same product record
Configuration options and trade-offs
- Capacity versus legal payload: Headline capacity or tonnage must be checked against body weight, equipment, axle loads and local registration limits.
- Chassis choice: Engine, emission level, transmission, steering position and wheelbase must match the destination and duty.
- Working equipment: Final performance depends on the selected system, controls, safety package and operating conditions.
Operating fit
Suitable conditions
- Machines compatible with the platform, ramp and payload limits
- Heavy routes checked for axle loading and clearance
- Projects with a documented lashing and loading plan
Not recommended for
- Oversize transport without permits and route survey
- Loads exceeding final legal axle or gross weights
- Ramp loading on unstable ground
Frequently asked questions
What information on this page has been checked?
The vehicle type, source category, 18,410 kg source payload, available chassis parameters and six images were checked against product-center record 48297.
Is this exact configuration already approved for Kenya?
No. Right-hand drive availability, legal axle and payload limits, destination conformity, registration and duty-specific approvals must be confirmed for the final build.
What is needed for an accurate quotation?
Machine make/model, operating weight and dimensions; Track contact points and centre of gravity; Route height, width, turning and bridge limits; Ramp angle and loading method; Platform length and deck-height requirement; Lashing and permit requirements. The quotation should identify inclusions, exclusions and any values still awaiting confirmation.
Source-checked configuration for a defined duty
FAW 18.41 t Payload 8×4 Lowbed Truck with Hydraulic Ramps is positioned for heavy excavator and machinery transport. The source record provides the vehicle type, 18,410 kg source payload, chassis data and six images from the same product record.
For a Kenya quotation, confirm right-hand drive availability, final axle and payload limits, the complete working-system specification and destination registration requirements.
Configuration scope
The page separates source-stated parameters from order-specific items. Capacity or headline tonnage is not a guarantee of legal payload, refrigeration performance, lifting capacity at every radius or route suitability.
Kenya quotation checks
- Confirm final chassis code, steering position and engine/emission configuration.
- Confirm legal GVW, axle distribution and usable payload for the completed vehicle.
- Agree the working equipment, controls, safety devices and included documents.
- Review destination conformity and registration requirements before production release.
Verification and support
Vehicle data is mapped from the source product record. Final payload, steering side, emissions, selected equipment, documents and destination-market compliance must be confirmed in the signed technical schedule.
- Category Match1
- Checked On2026-09-27
- Commercial Terms Verified
- Image Group Check6 images from the same product-center record; all URLs returned HTTP success before publication
- Kenya Compliance Verified
- NotesSource parameters are separated from final-build items.
- Source Product Id48297
- Vehicle Type Match1
