Top 10 Most Common Specialized Vehicles in Vietnam - Mytour.vn

Petrol and diesel are two common types of fuel, essential for people's lives as well as contributing to the construction and development of the economy. However, both petrol and diesel are highly flammable and dangerous fuels, so transporting them to fuel supply locations requires specialized and absolutely safe vehicles. That's why the fuel tanker trucks have been introduced.

The tank of the truck is made of metal. A chain is attached from the fuel tank to the ground to eliminate static electricity. Although designed for safety, tanker truck drivers also need to regularly inspect their vehicles on schedule. In particular, drivers should check the vehicle's electrical system and engine, as well as the spark extinguishing device in the engine pipe regularly.

This is one of the very useful road transport vehicles for petroleum businesses to transport large quantities of petrol and diesel from pump stations to retail agents, helping to save transportation costs and reduce product prices.

Fuel tanker trucks are constructed of 2 main parts:

• Chassis: These are trucks without a container (also known as chassis trucks) from major brands in the market such as Hyundai, Hino, Fuso,... Depending on the usage needs and financial conditions, customers can choose the most suitable chassis for themselves.
• Specialized part or tanker, fuel tank: Tanks are usually made of steel or aluminum, designed in an elliptical shape to increase the ability to withstand the pressure and stress of the vehicle during movement and petrol and diesel loading and unloading. Fuel tanks can be divided into multiple compartments of various sizes, suitable for standards for each type of vehicle by the Vietnam Register and the requirements of each customer.

Currently, in Vietnam, there are tanker trucks with the following chassis models:

• Isuzu fuel tanker trucks
• Dongfeng fuel tanker trucks
• Hyundai fuel tanker trucks
• Hino fuel tanker trucks
• ...

Waste collection vehicles, also known as garbage trucks or rubbish trucks, are vehicles dedicated to environmental work, used to compact and transport waste from collection points to waste disposal sites. Using garbage trucks is a convenient, labor-saving method that minimizes environmental pollution and reduces the harmful effects of waste.

The primary function of waste collection vehicles is to compact waste and transport it to waste disposal sites. There are various types of waste collection vehicles, including 3-cubic-meter, 6-cubic-meter, 9-cubic-meter, 12-cubic-meter, 14-cubic-meter, and 20-cubic-meter garbage trucks. Depending on each region, each area will be suitable for different capacities of waste collection vehicles. Waste collection vehicles are also specialized vehicles in the market.

Depending on the size, waste collection vehicles have different designs. Small-capacity waste collection vehicles have structures such as dump trucks and regular trucks. Large-capacity waste collection vehicles from 9 cubic meters upwards are equipped with rear sections used for compacting and collecting waste.

Currently, there are many types of waste collection vehicles on the market with different load capacities, from various manufacturers such as: Howo trucks, Dongfeng trucks from China. Hino, Isuzu, Fuso trucks from Japan. Hyundai trucks from South Korea. Truong Hai trucks, Thaco trucks from Vietnam.

Traffic rescue vehicles are types of vehicles used in rescue services. The function of this vehicle is to provide assistance at traffic accident locations and rescue stranded individuals or assist in moving malfunctioning vehicles to repair locations.

Most types of traffic rescue vehicles are designed with a truck front and an empty rear. Depending on the usage needs, manufacturers will install additional components such as rescue clamps, cranes, vehicle towing bars, vehicle carrying platforms, hydraulic winches, and hoisting cables.

Main types of traffic rescue vehicles:

• Slide bed rescue vehicles
• Slide bed towing arm rescue vehicles
• Truck-mounted slide bed rescue vehicles with towing arm cranes
• Towing arm crane rescue vehicles
• 2-function rescue vehicles
• 3-function rescue vehicles

Traffic rescue vehicles include vehicles from manufacturers: Hyundai, Hino, Isuzu, Fuso, Dongfeng,...

Concrete Mixer Trucks, also known as concrete tank trucks or concrete pouring trucks in construction. This equipment is specialized in transporting fresh concrete from the mixing station to other locations. Concrete mixer trucks are a type of vehicle with a quite special structure designed to specialize in holding liquids, fuel, and concrete mixing stations. The truck functions to mix a mixture of cementitious materials, sand, gravel, and stones into concrete for pile driving, foundation pouring, and ceiling casting in house construction.

When the concrete mixer truck operates, the container part of the truck will draw the power of the chassis. Then drive the hydraulic pump of the hydraulic system, thereby converting mechanical energy into hydraulic energy. The engine operates and the mixing equipment will evenly mix the concrete mixture in the container.

The nature of concrete is easy to harden so specialized equipment is needed for transportation and construction. Concrete mixer trucks help transport and maintain the state of concrete in the best condition for a long time. This makes concrete production and pouring easier to achieve high quality.

The structure of a concrete mixer truck is not like other conventional vehicles. You can imagine it simply as follows:

• The front part of the truck is a combination of cabin to control the movement and operation of the truck.
• The lower body part of the truck is the chassis, engine, and hydraulic equipment. The equipment is made of high-strength steel and metal. This is the position that bears the load and the largest force of the mixer truck. Therefore, the material used for production is high-grade alloy, capable of bearing load and heat well.
• The upper body part of the truck is the concrete mixing tank. This is the main part to create the features of the mixer truck. The mixing tank with a centrifugal rotation shaft is controlled by a self-rotating mode. The mixing tank has the ability to rotate around the upper shaft of the truck. This helps the fresh concrete in the tank always mix evenly and be in a flowable state. Therefore, the fresh concrete mixture will not harden or lose water, reducing quality.

Most types of concrete mixer trucks on the market are imported. High-performance truck lines with various capacities from small to mini are very diverse. This not only helps push forward concrete core construction items with high quality but also, thanks to the diversity of concrete mixer truck models, provides smart and convenient construction solutions.

Currently in Vietnam, there are concrete mixer trucks with the following models:

• Howo Concrete Mixer Trucks
• Shacman Concrete Mixer Trucks
• Chenglong Concrete Mixer Trucks
• ...

Self-dumping trucks, also known as dump trucks. Self-dumping trucks are specialized vehicles for transporting materials, supplies, mainly in the construction industry. Self-dumping trucks may be a type of vehicle used extensively in construction and are currently a prominent type on the market, attracting much attention from drivers.

Self-dumping trucks are often used to transport construction materials such as construction sand, gravel, bricks, or various consumer goods. Self-dumping trucks are equipped with a closed container at the rear, with a hydraulic piston at the front with high load-bearing capacity allowing materials in the compartment to be dumped on the ground behind the truck at the time of delivery. Self-dumping trucks allow automatic dumping at the desired location.

Self-dumping trucks are manufactured with a very strict process from famous brands. The truck is integrated with various features, suitable for various industries and is very popular nowadays.

Self-dumping trucks have the following uses:

• Self-dumping trucks transport large quantities of goods interprovincially. Especially, the truck is designed with high chassis to prevent flooding leading to engine shutdown and unable to move.
• Self-dumping trucks transport goods at close range without the need for rear tarpaulin cover. Due to the high and wide container of self-dumping trucks, the storage capacity is very large, ensuring no spills during transportation.
• Self-dumping trucks specialize in transporting heavy-duty goods in large quantities. Including construction materials such as sand, iron, stone, bricks, other raw materials…
• Self-dumping trucks also have an automatic dumping mode with a lifting axle designed in the middle of the frame. With the purpose of automatically dumping goods to the desired location.

Currently, there are many types of self-dumping trucks on the market with different load capacities, from different manufacturers such as:

• Hino dump trucks
• JAC dump trucks
• Daewoo dump trucks
• ISUZU dump trucks…

These types of dump trucks operate on the same mechanism, accompanied by different price ranges.

Construction machinery transporters, also known as hauler trucks or construction machinery carriers, are highly practical vehicles in everyday life. These vehicles are increasingly being used widely and bring high work efficiency, hence they are currently favored and sought after by a large number of customers. They are specialized in transporting vehicles that are not allowed to travel on roads but only used in construction sites, or vehicles that would obstruct traffic when moving on the road, such as bulldozers, rollers, etc. In addition, construction machinery transporters are also used to transport various types of construction machinery used in construction sites, various mechanical machines, as well as other agricultural machinery.

Like other specialized vehicles, construction machinery transporters consist of 2 main parts: the chassis part and the specialized part. The chassis part includes many different vehicle brands such as Hyundai, Hino, Isuzu, Chenglong, Daewoo, Jac, Kamaz, Faw, Shacman, C&C… which are all vehicle lines that can easily travel on roads, have high aesthetic appeal, and above all, have superior quality, powerful engines, stable and durable operation, less prone to breakdowns during operation, and especially extremely safe.

The structure of construction machinery transporters differs from that of conventional trucks mainly in the specialized construction part, including the hydraulic system, head lifting system, loading and unloading system, and winch. These components work together smoothly to help the truck lift the head, thereby creating a certain slope for various vehicles and machinery to be easily loaded for transportation to construction sites, meeting construction schedules.

Self-Propelled Crane Trucks are specialized vehicles constructed from two main components: the chassis and the hydraulic crane. These trucks are primarily used in construction for transporting goods, machinery, spare parts, and materials.

Hydraulic cranes are increasingly utilized in manufacturing operations. They facilitate the handling of cargo with ease, minimizing both effort and time. Currently, the market offers various models of hydraulic cranes with different lifting capacities to meet the diverse needs of customers. The 6-ton crane model is gaining significant attention due to its efficiency, not only in cargo handling but also in other tasks such as assisting in landscaping, electrical repairs, or even rescue operations when needed.

Presently, common types of crane-mounted trucks in Vietnam include:

• UNIC Crane Trucks
• Tadano Crane Trucks
• Kanglim Crane Trucks
• Hyundai Everdigm Crane Trucks
• DongYang Crane Trucks
• Soosan Crane Trucks
• ATOM Crane Trucks
• HYVA Crane Trucks

High-level working platform trucks are commonly used equipment in various industries, supporting individuals to work at heights while ensuring safety. Also known as aerial work platforms or lift trucks, these vehicles are used to move, lift, and lower individuals from ground level to elevated, hard-to-reach positions. They serve as alternatives to traditional ladders and scaffolding, offering advantages such as sturdy construction, safety assurance, high flexibility, easy access to various work positions and terrains, multi-functionality, and environmental friendliness.

High-level working platform trucks are utilized in a variety of construction projects, including:

• Construction sites: Assisting workers in tasks such as installing overhead electrical systems, HVAC systems, firefighting equipment, constructing warehouses, ceilings, paneling, etc.
• Electrical industry: Safely installing, repairing, and maintaining residential electrical systems and high-level power systems.
• Aviation sector: Supporting maintenance and servicing of aircraft after flights and handling equipment at airports, offering higher efficiency compared to ladders.
• Outdoor tree trimming, urban development.
• Installation of high-level equipment such as workshop air conditioners, lighting systems, etc.
• Hanging or adjusting advertising signs.
• Window cleaning for high-rise buildings.

Currently, various brands of high-level working platform trucks are available in the market, including Genie, JLG, etc. These brands are imported from advanced countries such as Germany, Japan, the United States, ensuring good quality with varying prices.

In today's developed society, transportation of various goods on the road is increasing, leading to environmental degradation and the proliferation of road dust. This necessitates the use of road dust suction trucks.

Road sweeping and dust suction trucks are specialized vehicles used for environmental sanitation tasks, including sweeping, collecting, and transporting waste. These trucks typically consist of two main parts: the basic vehicle part, similar to conventional trucks, combined with a specialized system used for cleaning roads, urban areas, industrial zones, etc.

Thanks to their special structure and diverse functions, road sweeping and dust suction trucks currently offer many outstanding advantages, such as:

• Effectively addressing almost all dust and chemical issues on the road, thereby increasing the lifespan of the road surface; Ensuring cleanliness and dust-free conditions, benefiting human health;
• These types of trucks have the ability to clean almost perfectly and evenly, avoiding situations where some areas are cleaned while others are not. They provide efficient sanitation as a typical road sweeping and dust suction truck can work as effectively as about 6 to 40 sanitation workers, thereby freeing up labor and reducing labor costs; Ensuring occupational safety in waste collection and sanitation tasks.

Using waste sweeping trucks is the optimal solution for street cleaning, factory premises, airports, etc. Some prominent brands in the market that you can consider include:

• MLee Street Sweeper Trucks
• Kumisai Waste Collection Trucks
• Palada Street Sweeper Trucks
• Lavor Waste Collection Trucks
• Karcher Street Sweepers