Before you buy a FAW Dump Truck in Uganda

by Edwin,

FAW has become one of the new brands on the roads of Uganda along side other new Chinese HOWO heavy duty dump truck. FAW Dump Truck is basically used for felling sand from sand mines to construction sites, construction stones and bricks in Uganda.

Before you buy a FAW Dump Truck in Uganda

FAW Dump Truck is manufactured by FAW Group Corporation which is a Chinese state-owned automotive manufacturing company headquartered in Changchun, Jilin, China. Its principal products are automobiles; buses; light, medium, and heavy-duty trucks like the dumper trucks; and auto parts. FAW became China's first automobile manufacturer when it unveiled the nation's first domestically produced passenger car, the Hong Qi, in 1958.

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Buying a FAW Dump Truck from a local Ugandan dealer or bond

Some of the big car bonds in Uganda can avail you this heavy duty truck. Since most of the cars and trucks used in Uganda come from Asian specifically Japan and china, it is too easy to access the FAW Dump Truck. These car bonds have them imported into the country both new and foreign used.

So all you have to do is to pay a visit to car bond and see if they can avail you a FAW Dump Truck. It is better to inspect the truck first before making the payment in case you are buying a foreign used as normally such trucks and cars may have detrimental damages that may again be so expensive for you to fix. But if you are buying a new one, then everything about the truck mechanics will be ok. No worries on that. I would recommend you to make your through research before you choose to buy your truck as this will give you more insight and knowledge about what your really need.

Importing a FAW Dump Truck in Uganda

In case you like to import yourself a FAW Dump Truck or assigned someone to represent you to import it for you, a guide about the importation for to follow is as follows.

Search and select FAW Dump Truck to buy from Japanese Used Car Portal Websites or from any other part of the world. Send Inquiry for price, condition, etc of the FAW Dump Truck. The dealers will respond you directly by Email although some may prefer to call and speak to you.

Watch out for fake e-mails as many scams may con you for money. After that you negotiate with the dealer for a price that fits your budget.
Request for a proforma invoice, place your order and make payment which may be either through bank wire or VISA. The seller will inform you about the following things like the Payment Confirmation, Shipping Schedule, B/L copy, Original Document and then you receive the order in this case the FAW Dump Truck.

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General FAW Dump Truck key features and reviews for Uganda

The FAW 6x4 Dump Truck is a multi-purpose heavy-duty carrier. It’s powered with a Euro-III compliant 11.0L inline 6-cylinder CRDI diesel engine, connected to a 10-speed manual transmission with 2 reversing gears. Engine output is rated at 370 hp with a pulling power that reaches 1,650 Nm at 1,250 rpm.

Its front suspension comprises of a set of semi-elliptical multi-leaf springs with shock absorbers, while at the rear resides a 6-rod tandem-axle suspension. The rear suspension also gets reinforced with V-configured upper torque rods and trunnion-mounted semi-elliptical multi-leaf springs. It also comes standard with a TRW-TAS 85 type integral power steering, wide driver and passenger air-suspension seats, and a high-roof cabin with upper-level foldable bed.

Alternatives of FAW Dump Truck in Uganda

We have the Isuzu dumpers, Fuso Dumpers as the most common ones here in Uganda. However of late, HOWO dumper truck has taken on the market and gaining recognition in the heavy-duty dumper trucks in Uganda.

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Availability of the FAW Dump Truck spare parts in Uganda

FAW has an authorized distributor in Uganda something that makes availability of spare parts a lot easier for its customers here in Uganda.

Reasons why people buy the FAW Dump Truck in Uganda

Well, we believe everyone has their reasons as to why they prefer this to that. However, of late the Chinese automobiles have penetrated the African markets and they have not spared the Ugandan automobile market. These are cheaper to buy and easy to access their spare parts.

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Our verdict

FAW dump truck is a good truck but not as good as its competitors like the Isuzu and Fuso when it gets to durability a muscle. However, if you have a low budget, then FAW could be one of the best options for you.

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