Dongfeng KL
Dongfeng KL
3500/Tractor 6W
₱2.778 Million
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Fuso FI 1217R
Fuso FI 1217R
1217R/Deck Body
₱2.405 Million
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Dongfeng KL vs Fuso FI 1217R Comparison

Overview: Dongfeng KL vs Fuso FI 1217R

Key Features

Transmission Manual Manual
RPM at Max Power 1900 rpm 2500 rpm
Max Torque 1800 Nm 520 Nm
RPM at Max Torque 1100-1500 rpm 1500 rpm

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DP ₱555,600 MA : ₱47,658 x 60 Months Get Exclusive Promos DP ₱481,000 MA : ₱41,259 x 60 Months Get Exclusive Promos

User Ratings & Review Comparison

4.67/5
3 reviews
3.33/5
3 reviews
User Review Comparison
  • Very unreliable and full of glitches

    Fuso FI 1217R is one of the worst commercial vehicles I have ever driven. The comfort and design of the cabin are very disappointing. The ride...

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    morkal Aug 07, 2023 for Fuso FI 1217R

From The Experts

Things we like

Modern design

Accomplished mechanicals 

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Things we don't like

Lack of features 

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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
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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
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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
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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 --

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Dongfeng KL vs Fuso FI 1217R FAQs

Which Truck is cheaper between Dongfeng KL vs Fuso FI 1217R?

KL is priced at ₱2.778 Million and FI 1217R is priced at ₱2.405 Million. Hence FI 1217R is the cheapest amongst these Truck.

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Which Truck has higher ground clearance between KL vs FI 1217R?

The KL comes with a ground clearance of 230 , on the other hand the FI 1217R comes with a ground clearance of 225 , hence the Dongfeng KL has better ground clearence and off roading capabilities.

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Which Truck has more safety features between Dongfeng KL vs Fuso FI 1217R?

KL safety features: and Seat Belts

FI 1217R safety features: and Seat Belts

The Dongfeng KL and Fuso FI 1217R both have same Safety Features.

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Which Truck has more comfort features between KL vs FI 1217R?

KL comfort features: and Adjustable Driver Seat

FI 1217R comfort features: Cruise Control and Adjustable Driver Seat

The Fuso FI 1217R has higher number of comfort features than KL, hence Fuso FI 1217R is more comfortable than Dongfeng KL.

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