Car Foton Aumark: specifications, owner reviews

Today, the choice of commercial vehicles is simpleis huge. And if earlier carriers chose between Russian and European technology, then recently the Chinese joined the fight. One such manufacturer is Foton. These trucks have been in operation in Russia for almost 10 years. But actively began to be used only in recent years. Today we will consider one of the most popular models of Foton - Aumark. Owner reviews, specifications and other information - later in this article.

Characteristic

"Photon Aumark" - a series of Chinese medium-tonnagecars, serially produced since 2005. The car has a 4x2 wheel arrangement and is designed to carry goods on unpaved and asphalted roads.

Design

The exterior of the car has not changed since the timesdebut. "Photon Aumark" is equipped with almost the same cab on all modifications. The smallest of them (Foton Aumark 1039) has a narrow cabin with licked forms. Front there is a plastic bumper with fog lamps, as well as a wide black grille. Headlights are combined with turn signals.

As the reviews say, Foton Aumark is the one"Chinese", optics on which grows cloudy later than everyone. On the classmates of "Fav" and "Dong-Feng" headlights zamylivayutsya already in the second year of operation. A spoiler can be placed above the cab. Mirrors - remote and placed on arcs. Thanks to the large windshield and high landing (until the cabin itself we will get a little later), good visibility is provided. Foton Aumark can be equipped with different types of booths. This is a manufactured van, refrigerator or airborne platform with awning.

Load-carrying capacity "Photon Aumark"

Which has Foton Aumark BJ-1039 specificationscarrying capacity? The youngest "Photon Aumark" (1039 such is) is capable of carrying loads of up to one and a half tons. Thus the loaded weight of the car makes about two tons.

Thus, the machine is completely suitable forcategory B. This is a big plus - the car does not need permits for the delivery of products in the city center. As for the other modifications, they already correspond to the C-category and are intended for longer haulage. One of these - the "Photon Aumark" 1089. The curb weight of this car is 3.5 tons. And the maximum load-carrying capacity of the machine is up to 4,5 tons.

Salon

Let's move inside the car FotonAumark 1039. Responses of the owners say that the cabin for a one and a half-ton modification is very narrow - the driver's and passenger seats are practically combined with each other. The shift lever is located directly underneath the driver's hand (however, about the glove compartment at the passenger's feet, you can say the same thing). The glove box itself is very small. It is impossible to place paper A-4 - it is necessary to crush it or look for another place. The steering wheel can be adjusted in height.

Also there is an insert "under the tree". A similar trend is observed in other Chinese trucks (take at least "Jak" or "Fav"). The driver's seat is located directly above the power plant. Due to the high landing, good visibility is provided. But this all the advantages end. Vibrations and noise of the motor freely penetrate into the cabin - you can forget about the quality noise insulation.

The space above the ceiling is very limited. This applies to the eight-ton version of the Foton Aumark 1089. The passenger seat is not designed for two people - with convenience, only one passenger can accommodate. Zakabinnogo a sleeping bag (as on "Fav") here too is not present. There is no niche for any tools. There are no additional boxes here. The quality of plastic is mediocre. The driver's chair lacks an armrest. Foton Aumark is a city truck. For medium and long distances, it is not exactly adapted.

What are the technical characteristics of Foton Aumark?

First, consider the minor version that hasindex 1039. "Photon Aumark" is equipped with a diesel engine "Cummins" with a working volume of 2.8 liters. This engine is equipped with a turbocharger and intercooler. The maximum power of this "Cummins" is 105 horsepower. The twisting moment - 280 Nanometers. This is quite enough for a five-ton truck. Such good characteristics were achieved not only thanks to the turbine, but also the Common Rail injection, as well as the 16-valve timing mechanism. But in fact many "Chinese" came with simple 8-valves and without supercharging.

Transmission at the "half-torus" - mechanical, onfive steps. Coupling - single-disk, with hydraulic drive. The maximum speed of this truck is 110 kilometers per hour. The fuel consumption in the mixed cycle is 11 liters per 100 kilometers. The car is equipped with an eighty-liter metal tank, which gives him a power reserve of 730 kilometers.

Version 1089

This modification of Foton Aumark is equippedfour-cylinder diesel engine with a working volume of 3.8 liters. This is also "Cummins", but for 152 horsepower. The design uses a turbocharger and an exhaust gas recirculation system. Injection - direct. This power unit generates 500 Nm of torque in the range from 1.2 to 1.9 thousand revolutions.

As a checkpoint here is used a mechanicalsix-speed transmission. With her truck Foton Aumark consumes 16 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers of track. The maximum speed of the car is 99 kilometers per hour. The tank is designed for 120 liters of fuel. The transmission resource is about 300 thousand kilometers. The engine "walks" a little more - about 500 thousand kilometers. But in practice, these figures are 1.5 times lower.

Chassis

It is the same here for all versions of the Foton Aumark trucks. As a basis, the Chinese use a spar frame.

Front and rear of the suspension is dependent suspension on leaf longitudinal springs. Also, the "Photon Amuark" is equipped with hydraulic shock absorbers and a stabilizer of lateral stability.

Brake system - two-circuit type. Both axes use archaic drum mechanisms. However, all wheels have ABS sensors. The steering is supplemented by a hydraulic booster on all models.

Cost

The initial price of a one and a half-ton model is 1 million 320 thousand rubles. The list of options includes:

1. Air conditioning.
2. Two electric windows.
3. Fog lights.
4. Central locking.
5. Heated side mirrors.

Also, the dealer offers an extended modification. For it will have to pay another 80 thousand rubles. The eight-ton version is available at a price of two million rubles. The list of options is almost the same, but in addition the car is equipped with cruise control.

In the secondary market, the cost of the Foton Amuark truck varies between 300 and 800 thousand rubles, depending on the state.

Advantages and disadvantages

What advantages does Foton Aumark have? The owners' reviews note the following advantages:

• good visibility;
• low price category;
• thrusty engine.

Disadvantages, unfortunately, more. First of all, the owners note very poor posting. This is an ailment common to all Chinese trucks. And "Photon Aumark" did not become that exception. The wiring for a couple of years rot and it has to be re-laid. The cabin is also not of the best quality - the metal rusts from the first months of operation.

If you do not convert rust in time,there are holes. The stove in the cabin practically does not heat. In winter it is very difficult to drive - you have to install an autonomous system. Regular tires are not suitable for winter use. The machine slips on level ground, especially if it is empty. Wheel bearings require lubrication immediately after purchase. It is not reported from the plant. The reducer of the rear axle can scream - the teeth of the main pair wear out badly, even if the machine is operated without overload.

Summing up

Whether to take this car for commercialuse? The question is very ambiguous. Reviews say that "Foton" lives under Russian conditions for not more than three years. Further, constant capital investments begin. This is one of the main reasons why "kyaytsy" in the secondary market are so cheap. Buying a supported car, you need to prepare for unforeseen breakdowns and the need to rework something (for example, wiring).

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