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EQ2081/2100 Truck
The Dongfeng EQ240/2081E and EQ245/2100E are the most widely equipped troop/cargo carrier trucks in the PLA service. The EQ240 (later renamed EQ2081E) 2.5 tonne truck entered service in 1975, followed by the EQ245 (later renamed EQ2100E) 3.5 tonne truck in the early 1980s. The two trucks have been deployed by the PLA to provide transportation of troops, equipment, ammunitions, and supplies. The EQ240/2081E took part in the 1979 Sino-Vietnam border conflict, during which the truck’s performance was highly praised.
The early models of the EQ2081E and EQ2100E were powered by a Chinese indigenous petrol (gasoline) engine, while newer variants are powered by a 160hp (118kW) Cummins 6BT5.9 turbo-charged, 6-cylinder, liquid-cooled, 5.88 litre diesel engine produced by the Dongfeng Motor locally under license. The truck has five forward gears and one reverse gear.
Specifications
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EQ2081E |
EQ2100E |
| DESIGN |
| Seating |
1 + 2 |
1 + 7 |
| Configuration |
6X6 |
4X4 |
| DIMENSIONS |
| Length |
6.34m |
6.844m (without winch)
6.996m (with winch) |
| Width |
2.40m |
2.40m |
| Height |
2.99m |
3.30m |
| Wheel base |
3.740m / 1.100m |
4.025m / 1.250m |
| Track (front/rear) |
1.774m / 1.774m |
1.970m / 1.970m |
| Ground clearance |
0.29m |
0.31m |
| WEIGHTS |
| Empty |
5,010kg |
6,090kg (without winch)
6,290kg (with winch) |
| Max load |
4,000kg (road)
2,500kg (cross-country) |
5,000kg (road)
3,500kg (cross-country) |
| towed load |
2,500kg |
4,500kg |
| PERFORMANCE |
| Max road speed |
80km/h |
80km/h |
| Gradient |
60 degree |
60 degree |
| Fording |
0.85m |
0.90m |
Last update: 13 February 2009 |
