As the logistics industry increasingly prioritizes cost control and efficiency, 9.8-meter large single axle cargo trucks are gradually replacing traditional 6.8-meter models in the market, dominating the segment. These vehicles are finding applications in various sub-markets such as express delivery, general cargo transportation, and spare parts transport, favored for their low cost, high returns, and “small, fast, agile” characteristics.
“Drop-and-Hook” Mode Enhances Transportation Efficiency
In the context of a generally sluggish market, the JAC Star X5 large single axle 4×2 express custom vehicle has gained popularity in local markets, particularly its variant—a detachable cargo truck with interchangeable boxes, which has drawn significant attention.
In the Hebei Xingtai market, this type of interchangeable cargo truck has accounted for 30%-40% of JAC’s cargo truck sales this year. Utilizing an efficient “drop-and-hook” transport mode similar to that of a tractor, it has become a new choice for some long-time customers looking to replace their old vehicles to enhance transportation efficiency.
An interchangeable cargo truck allows for quick detachment of the cargo box. The vehicle is equipped with a hydraulic system mounted on the sub-frame, enabling rapid separation and reattachment of the cargo box to the chassis via hydraulic cylinders. Compared to ordinary box cargo trucks, this significantly improves transportation efficiency, reduces loading and unloading times, minimizes cargo loss, and lowers logistics costs.
This type of vehicle is particularly suitable for medium to short-distance inter-provincial transportation scenarios. When the truck arrives at a logistics company’s collection point, the cargo box can be directly detached from the vehicle, allowing the chassis to proceed with another transport task while the detached cargo box is used for loading and unloading or serves as a temporary warehouse. This innovation stems from JAC’s decades-long legacy of excellent chassis design, which has enabled the development of such models.
Star X5 Class II Chassis Performance Excellence
In addition to interchangeable cargo trucks, users can also opt for the standard Class II chassis version of the Star X5. The vehicle features a high-strength steel frame with a beam width of 84 cm and a height of 24.5 cm, utilizing aluminum alloy air tanks, aluminum fuel tanks, aluminum (front) wheels, and other composite materials for lightweight design. It can also be equipped with low-rolling-resistance 315/60R22.5 or 295/60R22.5 tires to reduce chassis height and overall fuel consumption.
In terms of the axle, nearly 80% of new customers reported purchasing six-cylinder engine products, with the engine used in the featured model being a 300-horsepower Yuchai six-cylinder engine, achieving a peak torque of 1200 Nm.
It is also matched with a Fast 8-speed efficient manual transmission and a low-speed rear axle. Both the chassis and wheel-end components are designed for long oil change intervals, meeting the needs of high-efficiency trunk logistics transport.
For cargo box matching, JAC Heavy Truck has custom-developed larger cargo box dimensions for the Star X5 to meet the characteristics of large, lightweight express delivery cargo and current market demands for quick transport. The internal dimensions of the cargo box can reach up to 9800×2480×3000 mm, with a total volume of 72 cubic meters.
Star X5 Cab Fully Upgraded
In terms of the cab, it has been fully upgraded to meet the needs of trunk logistics transportation. The cab features a high roof with double bunks and a flat floor design, offering larger interior space.
Simultaneously, it adopts a T-shaped ultra-wide bunk design, with a bulged rear wall allowing the lower bunk to reach a maximum width of 960 mm, matching the width of mainstream tractor bunks, adequately fulfilling the rest needs of long-haul drivers.
Additionally, to accommodate future modifications such as the installation of parking air conditioning, the Star X5’s battery capacity has been upgraded from 120 Ah to 180 Ah, meeting the electrical expansion needs of the entire cab.
Moreover, the Star X5 is equipped with front collision warning, lane departure warning, a four-circuit camera system, and a tire pressure monitoring system, which can promptly alert the driver to obstacles ahead or abnormal tire pressures, maximizing driving safety. The vehicle’s headlights can also be upgraded to LED dual-beam combination lamps, increasing low beam luminous flux by 55% and high beam luminous flux by 70%, providing a visible illumination distance of up to 200 meters at night for safer night driving.
As trunk logistics transportation increasingly moves towards lower costs, higher efficiency, and greater utilization rates, it presents significant growth opportunities for 4×2 large single axle cargo trucks. JAC Heavy Truck has promptly recognized this market trend and, leveraging its chassis advantages, has been the first to extend the Star X5 cargo truck into more niche scenarios, gaining a competitive edge in the market.
