Dongfeng KL vs HOWO A7 6x4 Comparison

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Things we like	Modern design Accomplished mechanicals  Read More	--
Things we don't like	Lack of features  Read More	--

Performance

Displacement	11000 cc	11596 cc
Fuel Type	Diesel	Diesel
Max Power	385 bhp	420 bhp
Max Speed	105 kmph	91 kmph
Max Torque	1800 Nm	1820 Nm
RPM at Max Power	1900 rpm	2000 rpm
RPM at Max Torque	1100-1500 rpm	1100-1400 rpm
Gradeability	--	36 %

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Suspension & Brakes

Parking brakes	Yes	Yes
Rear Suspension	Air suspension	12 semi-elliptic leaf springs with bogie spring and stabilizer
Seat Type	Standard	Standard
Brakes	Disc Brakes	Air Brakes
Cabin Type	Day and Sleeper Cabin	Day and Sleeper Cabin
Chassis Type	Chassis with Cabin	Chassis with Cabin
Front Suspension	Air suspension	9 semi-elliptic leaf springs with hydraulic telescopic double-action shock absorber and stabilizer
Tiltable Cabin	--	No

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Dimensions & Capacity

Fuel Tank Capacity (litres)	400	400
Gross Weight	18000 kg	25000 kg
Ground Clearance	230	294 mm
Kerb Weight	6805	--
Wheelbase	3500 mm	4575 mm
Overall Height	--	3850 mm
Overall Length	--	6985 mm
Overall Width	--	2496 mm

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Wheel & Tyre

Front Tyre	11.00 R 20	315/80R22.5
Rear Tyre	11.00 R 20	315/80R22.5

Steering

Power Steering	--	Yes
Steering	--	Power Steering
Tiltable Steering	--	Yes
Turning Radius	--	8000 mm

Engine Details

Engine	Water-cooled, inline six cylinder turbocharged and inter cooled, high pressure common rail diesel engine	D12.42 in-line with water cooling, turbo-charging & intercooling
Engine Cylinders	6	6
Front Axle	--	New HW09 series, Steering with double T-cross section beam
Rear Axle	--	HC16 casted axle housing and double reduction drive axle ( central single reduction and hub reduction); differential locks between axles

Miscellaneous

Driver Information Display	Yes	Yes
Emission Norms	--	Euro II

Safety

ABS	No	Yes
Hill Hold	No	No
Seat Belts	Yes	Yes

Comfort & Convenience

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

Transmission

Gearbox	14-Speed 14-Speed	10 Speed 10 Speed
Transmission	Manual Manual	Manual Manual
Clutch	--	Single-plate dry diaphragm spring clutch diameter 430(A)mm, hydraulically operating with air assistance Single-plate dry diaphragm spring clutch diameter 430(A)mm, hydraulically operating with air assistance

Entertainment & Communication

Navigation System

Yes

No

Exterior

Fog Lights

No

No

Engine Details

Axle Configuration

4x2 4x2

6x4 6x4