Dongfeng KL vs Fuso FI 1217R Comparison

From The Experts

Things we like	Modern design Accomplished mechanicals  Read More	Powerful Performance Spacious and comfortable Telescopic adjustable steering Cruise control Corrosion-resistant frame Competitive pricing  Read More
Things we don't like	Lack of features  Read More	Limited variant offering in lineup. Read More

Performance

Displacement	11000 cc	3908 cc
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power	385 bhp	167 bhp
Max Speed	105 kmph	--
Max Torque	1800 Nm	520 Nm
RPM at Max Power	1900 rpm	2500 rpm
RPM at Max Torque	1100-1500 rpm	1500 rpm

View All

Suspension & Brakes

Parking brakes	Yes	Yes
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	Semi-Elliptic Multi-Leaf Spring
Seat Type	Standard	Standard
Brakes	Disc Brakes	Air Brakes
Cabin Type	Day and Sleeper Cabin	Day Cabin
Chassis Type	Chassis with Cabin	Chassis with Cabin
Front Suspension	Air suspension	Semi-Elliptic Multi-Leaf Spring with Shock Absorber
Tiltable Cabin	--	No

View All

Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	400	--
Gross Weight	18000 kg	11900 kg
Ground Clearance	230	225
Kerb Weight	6805	4060 kg
Wheelbase	3500 mm	4800 mm
Overall Length	--	8475 mm
Overall Width	--	2210 mm
Payload	--	7840 kg
Overall Height	--	2480 mm

View All

Wheel & Tyre

Front Tyre	11.00 R 20	8.25 R20
Rear Tyre	11.00 R 20	8.25 R20

Steering

Power Steering	--	Yes
Steering	--	Power Steering
Tiltable Steering	--	Yes

Engine Details

Engine	Water-cooled, inline six cylinder turbocharged and inter cooled, high pressure common rail diesel engine	4-Stroke Direct Injection Diesel with Turbocharger
Engine Cylinders	6	4
Front Axle	--	Reverse Elliot
Rear Axle	--	Fully Floating

Miscellaneous

Driver Information Display

Yes

Yes

Safety

ABS	No	--
Hill Hold	No	No
Seat Belts	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Yes
Air Conditioner	No	No
Arm Rest	No	No
Cruise Control	No	Yes
Telematics	No	No

Transmission

Gearbox	14-Speed 14-Speed	6-Speed 6-Speed
Transmission	Manual Manual	Manual Manual
Clutch	--	Synchromesh Synchromesh

Entertainment & Communication

Navigation System

Yes

--

Exterior

Fog Lights

No

--

Engine Details

Axle Configuration

4x2 4x2

--