VEHICLE OVERVIEW
Septic tank, public toilet and short sewer cleaning for municipalities and private operators
The Dongfeng 5,000 L sewage suction truck is a light 4x2 vacuum tanker for septic tanks, public toilets and short sewer sections in dense urban areas. Its listed GVW is 4,495 kg; confirm the rated payload, safe fill volume and destination-market licence rules for the final build.
Typical applications: Septic tank and public toilet servicing at homes and small businesses, and clearing short sewer sections, mainly in dense city centres and light-access lanes.
KEY FEATURES
What this configuration offers
Compact footprint
5,995 mm overall length with a 3,308 mm wheelbase suits narrow streets and tight depots.
4,495 kg listed GVW
Confirm the rated payload, safe fill volume and licence class for the destination market.
Carbon-steel vacuum tank
Q235 carbon steel with anti-rust treatment and a hydraulic lifting system for tipping discharge.
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Specifications by system
Values shown are for the listed configuration. Confirm the final chassis, payload and equipment before ordering.
Chassis and dimensions
- Approach / departure angle
- 18 / 12 deg
- Axle loads
- 1,600 / 2,895 kg
- Chassis
- Dongfeng 4x2, 3,308 mm wheelbase, 245/70R19.5 tyres, leaf springs
- Drive
- Diesel, manual transmission, 103 km/h top speed
- Engine power
- 93 kW listed (about 125 hp); the source also prints a 150-250 hp range - confirm with the supplier
- Front / rear overhang
- 1,055 / 1,632 mm
- Leaf springs
- 8/10+7 or 12/12+9 (two options listed)
- Overall dimensions
- 5,995 x 2,095 x 2,850 mm
- Tire specification
- 245/70R19.5
Body and tank
- Discharge method
- Hydraulic lifting (tipping) system, listed as available
- Tank build
- Q235 carbon steel, anti-rust treated, hydraulic lifting (tipping) discharge
- Tank capacity
- 5,000 L nominal; 4,700 L in the detailed spec table - confirm effective volume in the final configuration
- Tank material
- Q235 carbon steel with anti-rust treatment
Working equipment
- Working principle
- Vacuum suction and tipping discharge tanker layout
Operating performance
- Gross vehicle weight / curb weight
- 4,495 kg / 3,850 kg
- Rated payload
- Source lists 515 kg; GVW minus curb weight is 645 kg - confirm the rated payload with the supplier
Operating notes
Nominal tank volume is not payload. With 3,850 kg curb weight against 4,495 kg GVW, the theoretical margin for fuel, crew and liquid load is about 645 kg, so the tank cannot be filled to 5,000 L within axle limits. Confirm rated payload and fill limits in the final configuration.
What to confirm for your quote
- Delivery
- Quantity, destination country and port, steering side, licence class limit and target delivery date.
- Operating brief
- Septic pit or sewer access, daily volume, suction depth, discharge site, street width and access limits.
Final quotation checks
- Commercial scope
- Confirm chassis availability, emission option for the destination market, delivery basis, inspection and spare-parts list in the quotation.
- Technical scope
- Confirm effective tank volume, rated payload, vacuum pump model and suction depth on the agreed chassis.
Frequently asked questions
Can the tank size be customised?
The supplier lists monoblock and split tank layouts with customisable size; final volume must stay within the chassis and axle limits, so agree on it in the quotation.
How does the tank discharge?
A hydraulic lifting system raises the tank for tipping discharge; it is listed as available on this configuration.
What can it collect?
Typical duties are septic tanks at homes and small businesses, public toilet servicing and clearing short sewer sections - liquid waste and sludge that a vacuum system can lift.
What tank capacity does this truck have?
The source lists a 5,000 L nominal tank with 4,700 L in the detailed specification table. Both figures are shown because they differ; confirm the effective volume for your configuration before ordering.
Why is the GVW only 4,495 kg?
The listed GVW is 4,495 kg. This limits the allowable liquid load despite the 5,000 L nominal tank; confirm rated payload, legal fill level and local route rules for the final configuration.