Details about DFAC Liuqi Chenglong H7

With the upgrading of trucks, users' concept of trucks has gradually improved. Therefore, many high-end models of independent brands have appeared. They are very attractive in terms of appearance. In this article, we will talk about DFAC Liuqi Chenglong H7, which is believed to be an excellent product.
 
▎Introduction of DFAC Liuqi

The predecessor of DFAC Liuqi was the Liuzhou Agricultural Machinery Factory founded in 1954. Relying on the foundation of the right time and place, it produced the first truck in Guangxi in 1969, the "Liujiang" truck.
 
It joined DFAC in 1981. "Chenglong" is the car brand founded in 1991. Later, it was restructured and established DFAC Liuzhou Automobile Co., Ltd. in 1997. So far, its commercial vehicle series includes tractor trucks, dump trucks, special trucks and other products.
 
 We have briefly introduced this tractor truck in the article How many tractor trucks of DFAC are there? But today I will introduce it detailedly.

▎Configuration of Chenglong H7

Judge a good truck is not only by its high-quality appearance, but also by its stable and strong power. The Chenglong H7 is equipped with Weichai WP12.430E5 engine with a displacement of 11.596L, a maximum 430 horsepower and an output power of 316KW. The torque is 2060Nm, and the maximum torque speed can be exploded at 1000-1400RPM.
 
Chenglong H7 is equipped with Fast 12-speed manual gearbox, the wheelbase is 3300+1350mm, and the whole truck weight is about 8.8 tons. It is a very common combination on heavy trucks and has the characteristics of strong explosive power, stable fuel saving, etc., which is favored by many users.
 
▎Appearance of Chenglong H7



Chenglong H7 also adopts the iconic design concept of the Chenglong series. The huge front air intake grille is lined with honeycomb mesh. And with the orange appearance, you can recognize it even from a distance.
 
The connection between the cab and the bumper is very meticulous. The truck use the high-level headlight, which integrates the far and near beams and LED lights. The fog lights are equipped on both sides of the bumper.
 
The rearview mirror adopts the structure of the door mirror, which enhances a lot of texture compared with the swinging mirror. The rearview mirror is covered with chrome material, which can effectively protect the rearview mirror shell and improve the appearance of the rearview mirror.
 
The three-stage boarding pedal in the cab has a low ground clearance, but it is easy to get on the truck. The latter two stages are all-inclusive design, which can effectively block dust and filter out mud stains on the sole to keep the interior of the cab neat and tidy.
 
The line extend from the cab and the bumper, which makes the overall appearance relatively round. The shroud behind the cab can be reduce the wind resistance and maintain low driving resistance at high speed, which plays a vital role in saving fuel consumption.
 
▎Chassis layout



As a 6X4 tractor truck, the layout of the chassis will not be empty. The 350+450L aluminum alloy fuel tank has become the focus of the chassis on both sides. Such design can ensure enough fuel during long-distance transportation, saving the time of finding a gas station to refuel.
 
The rear axle adopts a structure with few leaf springs, which will have a better effect in terms of light weight. The 12R22.5 tires can not only maintain a stable grip, but also have sufficient load-bearing capacity, so that the truck can drive on high-speed road or construction site roads.
 
The dump cylinder is set at the back of the cab and coexists with the trailer electrical circuit. The overall layout is regular. Behind the cab is the exhaust pipe.
 
There is a small disadvantage of the design. The distance between the exhaust pipe and the shock-absorbing air bag is too close, which will easily lead to accelerated aging of the air bag due to high temperature. The top and rear of the chassis are equipped with protective plates and foot pedals, which is convenient for the driver to get on and off the truck.
 
The sturdy trailer chassis has a stable foundation. Of course, it will be relatively inferior in terms of lightweight design. Reflective strips and LED lighting are pasted on both sides.
 
▎Interior Design

The interior design is simmilar as other Chenglong trucks such as Chenglong H5.

The maximum number of passengers in the semi-cab with the high top row is 2. It can be seen that the control area of the center console is close to the main driver side. Such layout is also the mainstream design style of heavy trucks today, which is convenient for the driver to control. At this time, the advantages of the flat-floor cab are obvious. The storage space is available in the middle platform position, and the cup holder and storage slot are also set in the middle of the center console, so that the space in the truck can maintain tidy.
 
The thickness of the main and passenger seats and the softness of the filling are good. There is also a hand tow bracket at the main driver seat, which can be put down in the long-distance driving, which can effectively relieve hand fatigue. The seat airbag shock absorption greatly improves driving comfort and can filter many fine vibrations.
 
The top of the cab is equipped with a sunroof that can be opened freely, but it is seldom used. The storage space is also cleverly equipped with large-volume storage slots at the front and storage space is set on both sides of the cab, drivers no longer have to worry about the storage of items.
 
The width of the sleeper is enough wide for a person to rest. The air conditioner is placed behind the sleeper, but the position of the pipeline is somewhat low, which has a certain impact on the space of the sleeper.
 
The steering wheel adopts a four-spoke style, and the inner side is equipped with neat multi-function buttons. The instrument panel adopts the design of traditional mechanical pointer and LCD screen.
 
The buttons in the central control area are neatly arranged, and the function of each button is marked on the standard surface. The parking brake is also set in the front, which is convenient for the driver to operate. The addition of the large central control screen makes the interior feel more luxurious. It supports functions such as listening to music and watching movies, which can bring some fun and relieve fatigue when driving or resting.
 
 

▎Summary

Chenglong H7 is suitable for efficient logistics or heavy-duty transportation. It maintains an excellent level in chassis stability, power and driving comfort. For drivers who want to buy a heavy-duty truck, it is a good choice.