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Title: Xiaolong Automotive XLW2090
Post by: Jeffy on December 10, 2011, 06:43:45 PM

Built by Wuhan-based Xiaolong Automotive, the XLW2090 is one of a dozen or so configurations the company builds on an adaptable chassis. The three-axle off-road truck packs a 4.5-liter Cummins four-cylinder diesel engine, over 17 inches of ground clearance, a 55.5-degree approach angle and a claimed 7,700-pound payload.

http://www.youtube.com/v/kreqBnF1APk

Title: Re: Xiaolong Automotive XLW2090
Post by: aka-justin on December 11, 2011, 07:06:06 PM

Friggin awesome!

Title: Re: Xiaolong Automotive XLW2090
Post by: jfrabat on December 23, 2011, 06:42:22 AM

It's pretty cool...  I would like to see how the US truck compares in articulation...

Title: Re: Xiaolong Automotive XLW2090
Post by: Jeffy on December 23, 2011, 03:51:32 PM

Quote from: jfrabat on December 23, 2011, 06:42:22 AM

It's pretty cool...  I would like to see how the US truck compares in articulation...

The M35 and later the M939, were designed to be driven on roads which limits their offroad prowess.  OK, dirt roads but overall flat ground.  I don't think they are as capable as the Ural 375D and other trucks like the Tatra, GAZ, etc...  The Urals were build to drive in Siberia where there are no roads.  They have a lot more tire clearance which helps a lot.  Do a search on youtube.com for Truck Trials.

Title: Re: Xiaolong Automotive XLW2090
Post by: neale_rs on January 06, 2012, 01:52:53 PM

Looks like it works pretty well!