Last month, a Shacman F3000 6 × 4 tractor was loaded onto a ship at Shanghai Port, ready to be sent to Dar es Salaam Port in Tanzania, and then transported by land to Rwanda. The buyer has been working in the transportation industry in Rwanda for over a decade and has used several brands of car heads. This time, they chose F3000 because they saw its reputation and cost-effectiveness in East Africa.
The F3000 series is a classic model of Shaanxi Automobile Group for the international market. This Shacman F3000 tractor is equipped with a Weichai engine and a 6 × 4 drive system that provides good traction and stability. It is suitable for the mountainous terrain of Rwanda, with alternating hills and undulating roads. Its grip on uphill slopes and braking stability on downhill slopes are much stronger than the 4 × 2 model.
The geography and climate of Rwanda have a significant impact on the usage scenarios of tractors. The climate in East Africa is hot, especially in the coastal and inland low-lying areas of Tanzania. The air conditioning of SHACMAN F3000 can ensure the comfort of the cab during long-distance driving, and the interior of the cab has been soundproofed, resulting in significantly reduced noise compared to the previous model. The chassis adopts the original chassis technology, with high frame strength and good torsional performance.
The price and payment negotiations were relatively smooth overall. The customer had previously inquired about prices from European and Japanese brands, and the price of a 6 × 4 tractor with the same configuration was much higher than that of the F3000. From the initial observation to the final order, the customer mainly focused on the power performance and overall work of the Shacman F3000.