Foton Takes the 3 Ton to 3.5 Ton Trucking Market in South Africa

Jan. 9, 2014 - PRLog -- The company has entered the 3 ton to 3.5 ton trucking market in South Africa through Foton Trucks SA, established in 2010.

The move has been welcomed by truck fleet owners, delivery services and small construction vehicle owners alike. With the Foton brand also amongst the most affordable in the 3 ton to 3.5 ton trucking market, South Africans can now benefit from lower prices on top quality trucks.

Foton Trucks SA is the sole distributor of Foton trucks in the country and offers a workshop, maintenance schedules, the manufacturer warranty and 25 hour roadside assist to truck owners. The company offers their 3 ton and 3.5 ton trucks in the Aumark range.

Aumark Trucks

The Aumark trucks feature advance technology which originated in Europe with the LOVOL EURO II engines environmental protection power. The trucks in this range are characterised by the European styled safety focussed design and ultimate comfort for the driver. Aumark trucks offer above average power performance at higher speeds.

According to Foton SA, the vehicle bodies in the Aumark range are pendulum bob collision and top pressed tested. Their vehicle cabs are height and length extended for optimal panoramic vision, eliminating blind spots. Safety is always a concern in the 3 to 3.5 ton trucking market and that’s why their cabs are made from multi-layered composite materials. Such help with heat insulation, noise reduction and protection of the interior.

Drivers have applauded the truck cabs which measure 1.995 mm in width and thus enough space for three persons. This eliminates the need to seat a person on the back of the truck where it may not be safe. Their cabs come with central control instrument desks and look a lot like a normal sedan interior. Foton has gone the extra mile to ensure optimal suspension which helps to reduce noise and vibration. With the ergonomic design principles embodied in the cab design, driver comfort can be guaranteed.

Long distance driving fatigue is a common problem experienced by truck drivers in South Africa. With the suspension features of Foton lighter trucks, the drivers will be more alert and rested. Truckers in the country welcome the advances and features to ensure driver safety.

With overall sleek interiors and curved shape doors, the Foton trucks are unusually attractive. The manufacturers also addressed the problem of limited vision field often experienced when driving a truck.

For improved performance the company added next-generation high position intake pipes which form an integral part of the truck body back wall. With an air intake pipe muffler installed, the noise intake is considerably reduced. According to a spokesperson for the company, people buy the Aumark range of trucks because of their high safety features, fuel economy and comfort in addition to durability and attractive designs.

The Aumark range of trucks is used for city driving, as well as medium and long distance hauling of goods. Priced affordably, more and more people now buy the Foton lighter trucks.

City Driving BJ1049

Consumers wanting a truck that can be manoeuvred with ease and is light on fuel will benefit from the Foton BJ1049. It’s an affordable 3 ton truck with a load capacity of 8.2m2 and handles with ease. The BJ1049 comes with a tilt-able floating cabin, electronic throttle and tachometer. It furthermore features a clutch booster, power steering, heater, and adjustable steering wheel technology.

The vehicle can be used for deliveries, short runs and general city driving. With the safety features as mentioned for the Aumark range, the truck is seen as one of the best buys for city usage. It is widely used in fruit and vegetable and consumer product deliveries.  Construction contractors and furniture delivery services also make extensively use of the BJ1049 for daily transport.

BJ1051 3.5 Ton D/S Body

Not only the BJ1049 3 ton truck, but also the BJ1051 3.5 ton truck from Foton seems to be exceptionally popular in the market. Featuring up to 140 HP power, the 3.5 ton truck provides just that little bit extra power and weight capacity often needed when working in contracting or construction industries.

Foton Trucks SA has certainly succeeded in taking a large chunk of the lighter truck market in the country with their Aumark range of trucks.