Looking back on the past year, facing the complex and volatile global landscape, FAW Trucks has steadfastly anchored itself to the core of its internationalization strategy. It has not only achieved six consecutive years of leapfrog growth in overseas markets, but also set a new record in sales volume. On December 15, 2025, the FAW Trucks 2026 Global Partner Conference (Overseas Session), themed Intelligence Leads the Globe, Quality Wins the Future, was successfully held in Chengdu. At the conference, FAW Trucks officially launched five overseas product brands: CORTRON, DORTRON, LITRON, PITRON and BOTRON, jointly building a forward-looking global brand system.
Among the five brands, DORTRON boasts a distinctive positioning with the core attributes of Avant-garde, Home-like, and delivers key values including Progressive Styling, Comfortable Ride and Long-distance Reliability, with in-depth adaptation to the demands of different global markets. Taking the DORTRON DH 640 tractor as an example, this article will conduct an in-depth interpretation of the brand’s core essence and product strength.
Striking Exterior with Integrated Chinese Elements
The DORTRON DH 640 tractor corresponds to FAW Trucks’ Eagle series for the domestic market, which is derived from the classic JH6 platform. Since its launch in 2014, the FAW JH6 series has been a consistent leader in the domestic high-end heavy truck market, thanks to its spacious flat-floor cab and advanced powertrain configuration. For years, the JH6 has carried countless users’ pursuit of a better life, traveling across the country and earning an extensive and excellent reputation for its solid performance. Its maturity and classic design need no further elaboration.
In terms of exterior design, the DORTRON DH 640 tractor inherits Jiefang’s family design language and highlights its flagship positioning through meticulous detailing. The front face features a multi-layer cascading air intake grille, with vertical internal lines arranged radially, resembling the overlapping wings of an eagle spreading its plumage—gathering power at rest and conveying a forging-ahead momentum in motion, boasting high recognition and a strong modern aesthetic.
The grille innovatively adopts a six-stage laminated structure with an asymmetric design that widens at the top and bottom while narrowing in the middle. Its styling draws inspiration from the tower architecture of classical oriental buildings, enhancing visual three-dimensionality and stability, while also implying the auspicious meaning of a solid career foundation and steady upward development. It skillfully integrates the dynamism of an eagle soaring high in the sky with the oriental philosophy of steadiness like a mountain.
A pedal with anti-slip texture is integrated into the front grille, facilitating drivers to clean the windshield daily and reflecting practical design considerations.
The design of the front headlight cluster is inspired by the sharp eyes of an eagle diving for prey, with a slender and dynamic shape that significantly boosts vehicle recognition. Equipped with LED light sources, it ensures wide and even illumination, further enhancing all-weather driving safety.
The DORTRON logo is positioned at the upper right corner of the front grille, marking its brand identity.
The FAW eagle emblem is inlaid in the center of the front grille. As a globally unified brand symbol, it highlights its pedigree and quality commitment.
640HP High-Efficiency Power: A Giant for Trunk Line Transportation
In response to the global logistics industry’s demands for high efficiency, cost reduction and low-carbon transformation, high-horsepower and low-fuel-consumption engines have become the standard configuration for long-haul trunk line transportation. The DORTRON DH 640 tractor is powered by the FAW Power CA6DV1 diesel engine, delivering a maximum output of 640 horsepower and a peak torque of 3000 N·m. Built on a 300bar high explosion pressure platform, this engine integrates advanced technologies such as pulse exhaust, electronically controlled blow-off valve supercharging and plateau self-identification correction. It features high low-speed torque and fast transient response, with power performance surpassing that of peer 13-liter engines. Notably, this model is the first mass-produced diesel engine with a thermal efficiency of 49.6%, significantly reducing fuel consumption and bringing tangible operational cost advantages to users.
For the transmission system, the vehicle is matched with FAW’s latest T-Shift integrated AMT transmission. Combined with a golden gear ratio design, and equipped with intelligent cross-speed start control and power-oriented shift law technology, it ensures the vehicle maintains efficient and stable operation across all speeds and gradient conditions, easily tackling complex road conditions such as plateaus and mountainous areas. The model in the live review is also fitted with a hydraulic retarder, effectively improving safety during heavy-load transportation and on long downhill sections.
The vehicle adopts a 6×4 drive configuration, with a 440 single-reduction rear axle featuring lightweight design and high transmission efficiency, and a gear ratio of 2.867 that balances power and fuel economy.
On the right side of the chassis, the exhaust aftertreatment system, urea tank and diesel tank are arranged in a compact and rational layout.
On the left side of the chassis, a battery box and a large-capacity aluminum alloy diesel tank are installed to ensure long-distance endurance.
Spacious & Comfortable Cab: Flagship-Level Standard
Since the launch of the JH6 model, its spacious flat-floor cab has been highly favored by users. The DORTRON DH 640 tractor inherits this advantage, adopting a flat-floor extended high-roof cab. It not only offers ample space, but also features a fully upgraded interior, further enhancing driving comfort and practicality. Let us step inside the cab for a closer look.
Upon entering the cab, a futuristic wrap-around dashboard design immediately catches the eye. The DORTRON DH 640 tractor is equipped with a 12.3-inch floating full LCD instrument panel and a 12.3-inch floating multimedia central control screen, forming a dual core for information and entertainment. The system integrates 360° surround view, intelligent navigation, Bluetooth calling and a wealth of online service functions, exuding a stylish, avant-garde and high-tech vibe.
The full LCD instrument panel clearly displays various driving and vehicle status information, helping drivers keep real-time track of operational conditions.
Despite being equipped with a large touch screen, physical buttons are retained for key functions such as air conditioning and independent heating, enabling fast and accurate blind operation while driving, and balancing operational convenience with driving safety.
The shift mechanism adopts a knob design located on the dashboard, saving valuable interior space.
The spacious sleeper berth provides drivers with a comfortable resting environment, ensuring physical recovery during long-distance travel.
The overhead cabinets and large under-berth storage boxes meet the storage needs of various on-board items, enhancing the vehicle’s practicality and daily convenience.
Conclusion
In FAW Trucks’ lineup of five overseas brands, DORTRON is positioned with the core attributes of Avant-garde, Home-like, and delivers key values including Progressive Styling, Comfortable Ride and Long-distance Reliability. These traits are fully embodied in the DORTRON DH 640 tractor: its avant-garde exterior, solid power performance and comfortable interior are closely aligned with the brand’s core positioning. It is believed that with the promotion of the DORTRON product series, it will provide strong support for FAW Trucks’ overseas market expansion, helping global users achieve more efficient and comfortable operational experiences.
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