Dongfeng EQ140

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Dongfeng EQ140
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Overview
Manufacturer Dongfeng Automobile
ProductionJuly 1978 - 2011
Assembly China: Shiyan, Hubei
Dimensions
Curb weight 9,200 kg (5,000 kg payload)
Chronology
Predecessor Dongfeng EQ240

The Dongfeng EQ140 is a 5-ton truck manufactured by the Dongfeng Motor Corporation/Second Automobile Works. [1] [2] It is the first civilian vehicle manufactured by Dongfeng and was introduced in 1978. [3] The vehicle turned the loss-making Dongfeng into a profitable company. [4]

The EQ140 uses technology based on the Jiefang CA-10 and Dongfeng's first truck, the Dongfeng EQ240, [3] but was developed by FAW Group. [5] [4] Although branded by Dongfeng, many other smaller companies in fact also assembled the truck from parts supplied by Dongfeng. [5]

In its first production year, 1978, 5120 vehicles were produced. [3] At its peak the EQ140 held a market share of 66% in the medium-duty truck class in China. [6]

6 wheel version Dongfeng EQ155-1 1984-1990.jpg
6 wheel version

In 1984, the EQ140 was facelifted, the main visual difference being the panoramic windscreen, replacing the split windscreen. Other changes include an improved interior. This post-facelift version was called the EQ140-1 and was developed under supervision of Dongfeng's chief engineer Meng Shaonong. [4] In 1992 a second facelift, named EQ140-2, went into production, featuring improved electrics and use of Nissan Diesel technology. A final facelift in 1994 introduced a more rounded bonnet, however this version was only produced in limited numbers. [7] [8]

Production ended in 2011. [5] As of 2010, 1.1 million units had been sold. [4]

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