SHACMAN F3000 8x4 Aircraft Refueling Truck 14,000 L JET A-1 Bowser for Sale

Technical Specifications

Where a 14,000 L Refueler Earns Its Keep

▶ Most airfields outside the major hubs have no hydrant system: fuel arrives by road tanker and every aircraft is serviced from a bowser. That duty is a sequence — draw from the depot, filter, meter, deliver and account for every litre — so a refueler is specified around how fast that sequence repeats. A 14,000 L single-compartment tank covers a shift of light aircraft, helicopters or regional turboprops before the truck returns to the depot, which matters when the fuel farm is 40 km away.

The lockable cabinet behind the cab does the technical work. Fuel leaves the tank through a PTO-driven pump, passes a filter/water separator watched by a differential-pressure gauge, and is measured by a flow meter before it reaches the hose reel. The deadman valve requires the operator to hold the control through the whole delivery, and the emergency stop, red/green beacons and static grounding reel sit in the same circuit. Four bottom-loading couplers let the truck refill from a depot standpipe without opening the top manhole, and vapour recovery keeps displaced vapour off the apron.

The 8x4 chassis is what makes the volume legal. Fourteen cubic metres of JET A-1 weighs about 11 tonnes; spread over two steering axles and a rear tandem, axle loads stay inside road limits on the public route between depot and airport. The F3000 cab carries a 380 hp badge and a day cab is enough for apron work. Hose length, nozzle type and overfill protection are build items — send us the aircraft you serve and the flow rate you need, and the specification is confirmed against the tank certificate before the order is released.

Before You Order

• Confirm the fuel grade: JET A-1, JET A or AVGAS 100LL change the seal, filter and bonding specification, and the tank certificate must state the grade you will carry.
• Match the dispensing rate to your aircraft: a light bowser runs about 600–1,200 L/min; larger turbines need more and a bigger hose. State the flow you need, not only the volume.
• Check the route: an 8x4 at 14,000 L is a compromise between payload and axle limits; if the depot sits inside the airport perimeter, a 6x4 may cost less to run.
• Decide the loading method: four-point bottom loading needs a compatible depot standpipe; if you fill from drums or a top-fill point, say so and the manifold is specified differently.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much fuel does it carry?

14,000 litres nominal in a single compartment. The exact usable volume is stated on the tank certificate supplied with the truck; confirm it against your build sheet before ordering.

Can it refuel both jets and helicopters?

Yes, with the right nozzle and hose set. Helicopters usually need a lower flow rate and a longer hose reach; the pump and meter are matched to the aircraft listed in the order.

Is the tank suitable for AVGAS?

The body can be built for AVGAS 100LL, but the grade must be declared at order because seals, filters and bonding differ from JET A-1. Do not switch grades on a tank commissioned for jet fuel without checking the certificate.

Send your aircraft type, required flow rate and destination port for a specification and FOB quotation within 24 hours.