A cargo motorcycle is a three-wheeled vehicle designed to be used as a conveyor of low-mass cargo. These units require registration with the traffic police and the presence of a driver’s license of the corresponding category. Next, we consider the characteristics and features of the most popular tricycles.
general information
A three-wheeled cargo motorcycle is not a special innovation in the field of transport. Since Soviet times, similar examples have been known ("Ant", "Dnieper", MT with a sidecar). However, modern modifications of domestic brands and foreign analogues have made a huge leap forward. First of all, this applies to the power unit, functionality and additional equipment.
Small equipment can be equipped with an onboard or tipper body, have reinforced suspension on springs or be equipped with car tires. Variations with a cabin are developed. The power of the power unit varies between 11-18 horsepower, and fuel consumption is about 3-5 liters per hundred kilometers.
Ural Cargo Motorcycle
The Ural Hercules tricycle is a modification of a heavy motorcycle designed to transport various cargoes. The technique proved to be excellent on any road surface. At the same time, the unit can carry goods up to five hundred kilograms. Design features allow it to be used on construction sites, warehouses, trading bases and in agriculture. Removable sides allow the transport of oversized materials. Driving a vehicle does not require category C rights.
Domestic cargo motorcycle has the following technical parameters:
- length / width / height - 2.53 / 0.85 / 1.3 meters;
- fuel tank capacity - nineteen liters;
- maximum speed threshold - 70 km / h;
- power unit with a pair of cylinders - 745 cubic meters. cm, 40 horsepower;
- launch system - mechanical and electric starter;
- gearbox - a four-stage block with reverse gear and a reduction gear ;
- brakes - front disc, rear - hydraulic drum type;
- suspension unit - telescopic design in front and spring version at the rear.
In addition, the unit has a microprocessor ignition system and a cardan final drive.
Cargo motorcycles "Lifan": description
The St. Petersburg company offered consumers a cargo-type tricycle called Lifan. The vehicle is an analogue of the Chinese version of the LF-200 ZH3. The equipment is intended for transportation of small-sized cargo weighing up to 275 kilograms. The cargo motorcycle is equipped with a four-stroke gasoline engine with a working volume of 200 cubic centimeters and a capacity of seventeen "horses". The multi-plate clutch assembly is placed in an oil bath. The power plant is started by kickstarter or electric ignition.
The tipping body of the vehicle is made on the principle of a dump truck, which speeds up the unloading of bulk materials. The considered modification is economical, practical and light in weight. Due to the presence of hinged sides and compact dimensions, "Lifan" is perfect for operation in the agricultural sector. Safety is provided by a drum-type brake unit, and the tank's capacity is enough to overcome 170 kilometers of the track without refueling.
Characteristics
The tricycle "Lifan" has the following technical plan parameters:
- power unit - a single-cylinder four-stroke engine (volume - 197 cc, air cooling);
- gearbox - five-speed manual transmission;
- clutch assembly - multi-disc element;
- fuel tank volume - 11 liters;
- weight - 305 kilograms;
- length / width / height - 3.2 / 1.25 / 1.4 meters;
- fuel consumption per 100 km - 6.5 liters.
- body - dump truck with folding sides.
The cargo motorcycle (tricycle) "Lifan" has several advantages. These include free access to the engine, several color schemes, affordable price and ease of maintenance.
Spark Tricycle
Consider a few more cargo motorcycles from different brands. Let's start a quick overview with the Spark model. The modern tricycle with a body SP125TR-2 is very popular due to the possibility of using it in the agricultural sector for moving small-weight cargoes. The unit with hinged sides and a tipper body is equipped with a four-stroke single-cylinder liquid-cooled gasoline engine. It has a capacity of twelve horsepower at 7000 rpm and a working volume of 125 centimeters cubic.
Characteristics:
- The mass of the device is 280 kilograms with a maximum load capacity of 0.5 tons.
- Length / width / height - 3.26 / 1.23 / 1.27 meters.
- Transmission - gimbal type.
- Brakes - drum mechanism.
The vehicle features include the presence of sides, reclining on three sides.
Foton FT-110 ZY
This brand is widely represented in the domestic market. The tricycle of the series in question has an original design, has an affordable price and good characteristics.
Parameters of a three-wheeled moped :
- power unit - a motor with a volume of 110 cubic centimeters and a capacity of 8 horsepower;
- fuel consumption - about three liters per hundred kilometers;
- carrying capacity - up to 200 kg;
- top speed - fifty kilometers per hour;
- gearbox - a four-stage unit with reverse and reverse gear.
The Foton line also has more powerful versions that differ in engines, transmission and carrying capacity.
New Ant
The reanimated model of the famous Soviet tricycle is made by Soul. A copy of the legendary "Ant" has the following features:
- engine - four-stroke engine;
- volume - two hundred cubic centimeters;
- power - 16.5 horsepower;
- five-speed gearbox equipped with reverse gear;
- there is a lightweight propeller shaft;
- suspension - double spring system;
- oversized body;
- improved optics;
- reinforced front fork.
In addition, the Soul Ant cargo tricycles are equipped with a self-tipping side, can transport up to seven hundred kilograms of cargo, and are easy to maintain and repair.