shacman 6x4 Water Truck 20 CBM Water Truck Stainless Steel Water Bowser Sprinkler Tanker Truck

Product Introduction

A water‑truck is built on a rigid chassis, fitted with a closed water tank, water pump and spray setup. It’s used for road cleaning, dust suppression at construction and mine sites, and irrigating green areas. It can also serve as emergency fire‑fighting backup. So one single truck handles four different kinds of work.

For this application, the 6×4 wheel configuration makes a real difference. If you go with a 4×2 sprinkler truck, you can only load roughly 8,000‑10,000 liters before putting too much weight on the front axle. This F3000 chassis comes with a 7.5‑ton front axle plus dual 13‑ton MAN rear axles. It supports a 20,000‑liter tank at a 31‑ton gross vehicle weight, and it keeps working reliably even on soft off‑site ground.

An 8×4 version can carry over 25,000 liters, yet it uses more fuel and brings higher operating expenses. That’s why most government municipal teams and contractors pick the 6×4 model — it offers the best overall cost‑performance.

Compared with used European trucks of comparable age, brand‑new Chinese‑built alternatives are about 40‑50 % cheaper, and you get complete original‑factory warranty coverage.

We mount the tank in our own plant on a genuine SHACMAN F3000 chassis, Q235B plate 5mm thick with 6mm heads, so you are not buying a dealer-modified grey import. Tank volume, pump, spray layout, steering side, paint and logos are built to your order, not picked from a catalog.

Technical Specifications

As standard, it comes with the Weichai WP10.336E53 engine. This is an inline‑six unit with a displacement of 9.726 litres, putting out 247 kW (336 HP) at 2200 rpm. Its maximum torque of 1550 N·m kicks in from 1200 to 1500 rpm — perfect for a fully‑loaded truck climbing out of excavation pits.

Power goes through the FAST RTD‑11509C transmission. It has nine forward gears plus one reverse gear and is fitted with a QH50 power take‑off flange. The clutch is a 430 mm diaphragm‑spring type.

Rear end is two 13T MAN double-reduction axles at 5.262 ratio with differential lock. Front axle 7.5T MAN. Tires 12.00R20, 10 plus one spare. Wheelbase 4375+1400mm. Fuel tank 300 to 400 liters aluminum. Brakes are dual-circuit air with spring parking brakes and a WEVB exhaust brake on the engine. 24V electrics, 165Ah maintenance-free battery.

The tank is where this truck really delivers its value. It’s built from Q235B steel with an oval‑shaped design: 5 mm‑thick tank walls and 6 mm dished end caps. Inside you’ll find anti‑slosh baffles, alongside two manholes fitted with breathing valves, plus an anti‑rust protective lining. It pairs with a self‑priming centrifugal pump capable of a 30‑metre water head.

For spraying functions, it features front duck‑bill nozzles, a rear spray bar and side sprinklers. Mounted on the rear platform is a high‑pressure water cannon that can swivel a full 360 degrees.

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Applications

Municipal cleaning

Street washing, median strip watering and park irrigation teams can complete two full rounds of work on just one 20 000‑litre tank fill.

Construction and mining sites

Handles dust control along haulage roads, supplies water for concrete curing, and keeps particle levels in check around crushing plants where PM10 regulations apply.

Agricultural use

Delivers field irrigation and bulk water transport for farms and plantations in arid zones. Its 30‑metre water cannon reaches areas regular hoses simply cannot cover.

Emergency and fire‑fighting backup

Thanks to its quick‑connect fitting set, the tank can supply water to fire trucks. It can also put out small brush fires directly using the high‑pressure water cannon.

Product Line

We’ve streamlined our water truck lineup into three practical specs, covering the vast majority of overseas market demands.

The 300HP Euro 2 variant serves as our cost-effective solution. It works exceptionally well for customers in Africa and the Middle East, where fuel is inexpensive and local emission standards are not stringent.

The 336HP Euro 3 model is our most widely chosen standard version. It strikes an excellent balance between stable power output, affordable cost and convenient spare part supply, standing out as the most practical option for most overseas purchasers.

We’ve launched the upgraded 340HP Euro 5 model for markets with tough emission compliance rules or scenarios that require potable water transportation. A stainless steel tank is available as a custom upgrade for this model.

Factory-standard vehicles come with left-hand drive. We can modify trucks to right-hand drive for markets such as Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Pakistan, catering to all major right-hand drive regions worldwide.

We provide three mainstream tank volume options: 15m³, 20m³ and 25m³. The 20m³ model is our top seller for export business, favored by most international clients for its high cost performance.

If you’re struggling to pick the right spec for your local working conditions, feel free to share your project demands and site terrain photos. Our team will customize the most fitting configuration exclusively for you.