I have a particularly deep impression of a TV advertisement for a certain brand of toothpaste: Our goal is - no cavities! This classic line is deeply ingrained in my mind. So much so that during a mobilization meeting in school, when the teacher said the first half of the sentence, I blurted out the second half without hesitation, and then I was punished to copy the text many times... This shows how profound the influence of mental set can be.
I believe truck drivers must also have experienced it. Whenever Sinotruk is mentioned, the cute shape of its tractors comes to mind. Today, we are going to look at a Sinotruk vehicle as well, but it's not a tractor. Instead, it's a dump truck. Without further ado, let's get started.
This dump truck is the mountain - version of Sinotruk G7H, suitable for heavy - load transportation on highways and in mountainous areas. To better adapt to the working environment, the cab shows its 诚意 right from the start: The MAN TGA flat - top, narrow - body cab offers more flexibility when the roads are narrow and there is heavy traffic. After all, the working conditions of dump trucks are special, and not affecting work and improving efficiency are the top priorities.
When driving in mountainous areas, safety is of utmost importance. During the day, when driving towards the sun, good back - light vision is required, and at night, roof running clearance lights are necessary. Although this dump truck has a flat - top cab, it still retains the "bang" - like sun visor of the tractor. Truck drivers may think the retained sun visor doesn't have a significant effect, but try driving without the sun visor and see if it's still convenient!
The chrome - plated "SITRAK", decorative strips, and the logo of CNHTC (China National Heavy Duty Truck Group) are the exclusive symbols of Sinotruk, making the simple front face full of a sense of ceremony.
Considering the working environment of dump trucks, a metal bumper becomes very practical. The tough bumper seems to convey the message that the chassis is solid.
The bumper is installed with exposed screws, which is convenient for truck drivers to maintain and repair the vehicle later. Many truck drivers who operate dump trucks have reported that due to various reasons, the bumper often gets bumped. The metal material can reduce damage to the bumper. Even if the bumper is inevitably scratched, the exposed - screw design makes sheet - metal repair more convenient.
The tow hook in front of the bumper is hidden behind the license plate frame. The way to open it is to open the license plate frame, turn the tow - hook handle ninety degrees, and then lift it up. The tow hook has a self - locking function when closed to prevent it from unhooking during use.
The step - board below the license plate frame is designed with a hollow and raised structure to increase friction. At the same time, when the bracket surrounding the step - board is opened, it becomes a lower - level step - board. The two - level step - board doesn't seem to have a significant effect in summer, but in winter, when people wear thick clothes, it becomes very convenient.
The air intake is designed on the left - rear side of the cab, not taking up valuable space, which is very convenient when retrieving or placing the spare tire. Different from tractors, the door swing below the door of this vehicle has been removed, which may make it more convenient to open the door when getting on and off the vehicle in narrow spaces.
