HOWO 290HP water fire engine truck， also named HOWO emergency fire trucks or HOWO chassis water fire rescue trucks. The reason why Ethiopian customers favor Sinotruk HOWO fire trucks can be summarized as the fact that the HOWO series of fire trucks provide highly competitive prices while maintaining high quality standards. This combination of "high-end configuration + affordable price" is particularly suitable for the needs of developing markets such as Ethiopia. Compared with European and American brands, HOWO vehicles can meet local transportation operation requirements at a lower cost.
At the same time, the 290-horsepower engine equipped with HOWO vehicles performs well in the Ethiopian plateau area (average altitude of nearly 3,000 meters). Its power system has been specially tuned to maintain stable output in an oxygen-deficient environment, solving the power attenuation problem that local users are most concerned about.Ethiopian Fire Department cooperates with POWERSTAR TRUCKS to introduce HOWO water tank fire trucks
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As a "Horn of Africa" country in northeastern Africa, Ethiopia has experienced rapid economic development and accelerated urbanization in recent years. The capital Addis Ababa and other major cities such as Dire Dawa and Mekele are experiencing an unprecedented construction boom. However, with urban expansion and population density, fire safety issues are becoming increasingly prominent. The Ethiopian Fire Department faces challenges such as aging equipment and insufficient fire trucks, and urgently needs to update firefighting equipment to cope with increasingly complex firefighting and rescue needs.
Against this background, the Ethiopian Fire Department chose to cooperate with POWERSTAR TRUCKS, a well-known Chinese fire truck supplier, to purchase HOWO water tank fire trucks in large quantities. This decision not only takes into account Ethiopia's special geographical and climatic conditions-the plateau area accounts for two-thirds of the country's land area, with an average altitude of nearly 3,000 meters, but also takes into account the dual needs of urban and rural firefighting. The purchase of this batch of fire trucks is an important measure for the Ethiopian government to enhance its public safety capabilities, and is also a new achievement of cooperation between China and Egypt in the field of emergency management.
Introduction to HOWO Water Tender Fire Truck
HOWO Water Tender Fire Truck (also known as HOWO Water Tender Fire Truck or HOWO Water Tanker Fire Truck) is a large professional vehicle designed for fire fighting and rescue. This model is based on the SINOTRUK HOWO 4x2 chassis and is equipped with a 266-horsepower engine. It is powerful and particularly suitable for the complex terrain of the Ethiopian plateau.
The core firefighting system of the vehicle includes:
CB10/60 fire pump: provides a stable high-pressure water source, rated flow rate 60L/s, pressure 1.0MPa
PS50W fire cannon: range ≥65m, flow rate 50L/s, can rotate 360 degrees horizontally, pitch angle -30° to +70°
5500L large-capacity water tank: meets the needs of long-term firefighting operations
The whole vehicle adopts a modular design. In addition to the basic firefighting function, it can also be equipped with foam fire extinguishing system, lighting system, emergency rescue tools and other equipment according to user needs to achieve multi-functionality.
Application scenario analysis
HOWO water tank fire truck will play multiple roles in Ethiopia:
01，Urban fire fighting
Ethiopia has dense traditional markets, such as Merkato in Addis Ababa, which is one of the largest open-air markets in Africa, with extremely high fire risks. The large-capacity water tank and high-pressure water cannon of HOWO water tank fire truck can effectively control the spread of fire, and the 5500L water capacity is sufficient to support the initial fire fighting until reinforcements arrive.
02，Industrial zone fire protection
As Ethiopia's industrialization process accelerates, special economic zones such as the Oriental Industrial Park are in urgent need of professional firefighting equipment. This model can cope with the special fire risks of light industrial enterprises such as textile factories and tanneries.
03，Plateau rescue
In view of the geographical characteristics of the Ethiopian plateau, the 266-horsepower engine ensures that it can still maintain sufficient power in areas above 3,000 meters above sea level, and the 4x2 chassis design takes into account both passability and economy.
04，Dry season fire prevention
In the dry season from February to May each year, grassland and forest fires often occur in rural areas. Water tank fire trucks can quickly arrive at the scene for early disposal to prevent small fires from causing major disasters.
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Chassis Specification
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Truck model
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PST5170GXF |
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Cab
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HOWO double cabin
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Driving Type
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4*2 Left hand driving
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Max Speed (km/h)
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85
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Overall dimension(mm)
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7850x2250x3050
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GVW( kg)
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18000
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Mass in working order( kg)
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7600
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Wheelbase(mm)
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4600
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Tire
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10.00R20
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Gear box
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6 speed
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Bridge
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Front axle
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7T
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Rear axle
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13T
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Engine
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Fuel Type
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Diesel fuel
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Exhaust(ml)
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9736
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Max output power(hp)
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290
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Tank
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Material
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Water Tank
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High quality carbon steel plate, anti-rust treatment
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Capacity
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Total
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5500L
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Water Tank |
5500L |
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Foam Tank
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NIL |
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Equipment box
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Equipment box: at the back of carriage, there are two-layer clapboard, can store equipment. There is safe ladder to up and down on the back of equipment box.
Structure: whole frame is welded to ensure intension and rigidity.
Material: frame is high quality steel, inner plague is aluminum embossed sheet, surface is anodic processed.
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pump room
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on the rear or central of truck, there are pump system and pipeline, reasonable structure. Easily operate all meters and operate-switch.
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Additional drive system
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Use sandwich PTO, splashing-type lubricate, can put out fire when driving.
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Additional operation system
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PTP operation lever, fire pump valve operation lever, electronic control button, Hand accelerator operation lever and son on
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Additional cooling system
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The additional cooling system uses a mandatory water cooling for PTO. Can effectively control the fire truck equipment to extend the service life of equipment because of long hours of continuous work related to the heating
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Additional Electrical system system
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warning light ,warning sirens
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Pump pneumatic control valve switch,Pump speedometer,Electronic level gauge
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Fire lights, pump room lights, equipment box lights
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Future development trends，As Ethiopia's urbanization process continues and fire safety standards improve, the development of HOWO water tank fire trucks in the country will show the following trends:
01，Intelligent upgrade
Future models may be equipped with intelligent systems such as GPS positioning, real-time monitoring, and fire data analysis to help the command center to dispatch scientifically. Considering that Ethiopia is promoting the "Digital Ethiopia" strategy, intelligent firefighting equipment will receive more policy support.
02， New energy application
Ethiopia has abundant hydropower resources and low electricity prices. In the future, electric or hybrid fire trucks may be developed to reduce operating costs and meet the global emission reduction trend.
03， Multifunctional integration
In view of the current situation of frequent traffic accidents in Ethiopia, future models may integrate rescue functions such as demolition and traction to become a comprehensive emergency rescue platform.
