Sinotruk is the leader of Chinese brand trucks, and its products are exported to more than 100 countries and regions.
The most commonly used axles in its exported products are HC16 and AC16. So what is the difference between sinotruk HC16 axle and AC16 axle? Let’s compare them from the following perspectives:
1. Sinotruk’s earliest axle was Steyr axle, HC16 axle is an upgraded product of Steyr axle, and AC16 axle is an upgraded product of HC16 axle, or the next generation product.
2. Different speed ratios: AC16 axle speed ratio is: 5.45 4.77 HC16 axle speed ratio is: 5.73 4.8 4.42 The quality is similar. In the 2000s, domestic National III Howo dump trucks were equipped with AC16 axles, and National II vehicles were mostly HC16 axles. Now exported vehicles have both.
3. Load: AC16 axle load is heavier than HC16 axle load.
4. The AC16 axle is an upgraded product of the HC16 axle, which increases the main reduction and reduces the wheel side reduction. From the appearance, the middle of the AC16 axle is oval, and the middle of the HC16 axle is round.
5. Price: The AC16 axle is 2,000 yuan more expensive than the HC16 axle.