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Dongfeng EQ240/EQ2081 | |
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Specifications | |
Mass | ULW: 5090 kg MaxW: 7800 kg |
Length | 6,530 mm (257 in) |
Width | 2,400 mm (94 in) |
Height | 2,385 mm (94 in) |
Crew | driver, co-driver + 8 or 12 passengers |
Engine | Inline 6-cylinder Cummins-designed 6BT5.9 Turbo-charged diesel engine 87 hp (65 kW) |
Suspension | 4 or 6 wheel drive |
Operational range | 400 kilometres (250 mi) |
Maximum speed | 87 km/h (54 mph) |
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