For commercial purposes, trucks are used that are manufactured by various companies. One such car is the universal Isuzu Forward.
Model Features
“Forward” refers to the 6th generation of trucks manufactured by Isuzu. It is used in various fields of activity. This is achieved largely due to the various chassis options. Isuzu Forward can be used as a tow truck, truck, refrigerator, dump truck, cargo truck and in other cases.
This car is economical, reliable. It is easy to maintain. For repair, you can purchase all the necessary spare parts. Isuzu Forward in Russia has branded stores selling original parts.
Driving performance of a car largely depends on the installed parts. And for the assembly of this truck, the most reliable units are used. The ride is ensured by a spring suspension. The chassis is reliable and robust. Responsible for safety is the pneumatic brake system, the ABC system. Front and rear drum brakes.
The Isuzu Forward truck is equipped with a powerful and reliable 6NE1 engine. The power of the car, depending on the modification, is 230-280 hp. For 100 kilometers it takes 17 liters. This engine has a long service life. The interval between capital services is more than 500 thousand kilometers.
Isuzu Forward is produced in various versions. For the Russian market, the most popular are 12.0 and 18.0.
Isuzu Forward 18.0
The Isuzu Forward 18.0 medium truck has a gross weight of 18 tons. It is capable of transporting goods with a total weight of 12 tons.
This model is equipped with a 6NK1 power unit with 6 cylinders. At a speed of 2.4 thousand per minute, the power is 280 hp. Rear drive.
The cab allows you to place 2 more passengers besides the driver. The capacity of the tank is 200 liters. The vehicle’s ground clearance is 22.4 cm. The length is 8.2 m, the center distance is 4.65 m, the cab width is 2.4 m. The relatively small dimensions make the truck maneuverable. Due to this, it is used to move around the city in small spaces. And its light weight, not exceeding 18 tons, allows the car to drive through bridges and other similar structures.
Isuzu Forward 12.0
This model differs in small dimensions and weight from its counterparts in this class. Despite this, the truck has a load capacity of 8 tons. It is used in various ways. The main ones are a van and a truck.
Of the features of the car can distinguish an aerodynamic cabin. Due to this, a reduction in fuel consumption is achieved. It is comfortable and convenient. There is a sleeping place to relax. This facilitates a long trip (for example, international or between distant cities), allowing the driver to fully relax, without leaving the car in another place.
The engine is installed on all 4K1-TCS modifications. It has 4 cylinders and a volume of 5.2 liters. Created power - 210 hp This type of power unit belongs to the Euro-4 standard for environmental friendliness.
Isuzu Forward is considered the standard of quality among cars of this class.