Want something designed for efficient urban and regional distribution here in Kenya? The Faw JK6 comes first on the list. It’s a high-end medium-duty truck and features a payload capacity within the range of 10 to 16 tons. Its main character it portrays is that it’s known as a fuel-efficient truck using at least 1 to 2 L/100 km.
What sets it far from the bigger brother JH6 is that the JH6 truck is used for heavy / long-haul operations, but other characters never change from fuel economy to advanced driver comfort. The JH6 comes with a semi-automatic transmission and has a total of 420 horsepower.
Let’s look at the Faw JK6 keenly, starting off with its
Faw JK6 Exterior
The JK6 has been built so reliably and robustly, especially for regions such as here in Kenya. The lower lip of the front of the truck has trio headlamps, which helps illuminate the road for clear visibility. Just below the trio headlamps, there is a step lip that is used as a ladder for the driver to climb up while cleaning the aerodynamic slick windshield.
The A-pillar is minimized, ensuring that the driver has to view all four corners of the truck while driving through the beautiful landscapes of Kenya. Some models like the Faw 1223 JK6 6×4 have a long cabin chassis that gives room for a bed to be attached so that the driver can relax at some points while delivering goods.
There are quite unmentioned features, but it may depend on what model you have ordered. For the closed chassis body, it comes with side steps, and the back features a safety bar to provide safety for those behind it.
Faw JK6 Power and Performance
Faw 1223 JK6 6×4
Starting off with the Faw 1223 JK6 6×4, it features a turbocharged inline six BFa6M2012-22E3 Deutz engine with a displacement of 6.06 liters. It is engaged to an 8-speed forward and 2-speed backward transmission. All this configuration helps it generate up to 220 horsepower at 2500 rpm. Other specs for the 6×4 JK6 include its fuel tank capacity of 300 liters; it comes with a wheelbase of 4350 plus 1350 mm and tire size 11R22.5.
Faw 1081 JK6 4×2
For the 1081 JK6, it features a turbocharged inline 6, 4-stroke BF6M2012-18E3 Deutz engine with a displacement of 6.06 L and has the same transmission as the JK6 1223, an 8-speed manual that works closely together to help this model generate 180 horsepower at 2500 rpm. It has a wheelbase of 4700 mm, a ground clearance of 237 mm, dimensions of 8210×2380×2780 mm, and a tire size of 10R22.5 – 16PR. The fuel tank capacity of this JK6 model is 200 L.
Faw JK6 interior
The JK6 interior is the same for the 180-horsepower and 220-horsepower models. It features a spacious ergonomic cabin with adjustable front seats, and the driver’s seat is equipped with air suspension, providing smoother and more comfortable rides.
It features a modern forward-carb dashboard design of tripodal and FAW emblems on it. Other features include digital AC (about 7 of them), a modern audio system, USB ports, FM, and the ability to stream via Bluetooth. And there is enough headroom and legroom for both the driver and the passenger.
There is an AC button just below the radio and 12-volt charging socket, and there are storage points on the dashboard and at the center console where the driver can keep plenty of things, including his wallet.
Faw JK6 Pricing
The pricing of the Faw 6 Series JK6 starts at 1.7 million and goes up to 3 million depending on the trim. The Faw 1081 JK6 4×2 is at approximately 1.7 million, while the Faw 1223 JK6 6×4 is at 3 million; this is because of its large chassis, which helps it haul lots of goods, and other features. You can check availability through Transafrica Motors and more details regarding their sales.
