Foton Aumark car: specifications, owner reviews

2024 Author: Erin Ralphs | [email protected]. Last modified: 2024-02-19 11:42

Today, the choice of commercial vehicles is simply huge. And if carriers used to choose between Russian and European equipment, the Chinese have recently joined the fight. One of these manufacturers is Photon. These trucks have been in operation in Russia for almost 10 years. But it has only been actively used in recent years. Today we will look at one of the most popular Foton models - Aumark. Owner reviews, specifications and other information - later in our article.

Characteristic

Photon Aumark is a series of Chinese medium-duty vehicles that have been mass-produced since 2005. The vehicle has a 4x2 wheel formula and is designed to transport goods on dirt and asph alt roads.

Design

The appearance of the car has not changed since the debut. "Photon Aumark" is equipped with almost the same cabin on all modifications. The smallest of them (Foton Aumark 1039) has a narrow cabin with slick shapes. The front has a plastic bumper with foglights, as well as a wide black grille. The headlights are aligned with the turn signals.

As noted by the reviews, Foton Aumark is the "Chinese", the optics on which becomes cloudy after all. On classmates "Fav" and "Dong-Feng", the headlights are washed out already in the second year of operation. A spoiler can be placed above the cab. Mirrors are remote and placed on arcs. Thanks to the large windshield and high seating position (we'll get to the cabin a little later), good visibility is provided. Foton Aumark can be equipped with different types of booths. This is a manufactured goods van, refrigerator or flatbed with an awning.

Carrying capacity "Photon Aumark"

What is the Foton Aumark BJ-1039 load capacity? The youngest "Photon Aumark" (1039 is one) is capable of transporting goods weighing up to one and a half tons. At the same time, the curb weight of the car is around two tons.

Thus, the car fully fits category B. This is a big plus - the car does not need permission to deliver products in the city center. As for other modifications, they already correspond to the C-category and are intended for longer distances. One of these is "Photon Aumark" 1089. The curb weight of this car is 3.5 tons. And the maximum load capacity of the machine is up to 4.5 tons.

Salon

Let's move inside the Foton Aumark 1039. Owner reviews say that the cabin of the one and a half ton modification is very narrow - the driver's and passenger's seats are almost aligned with each other. shift leverthe gearbox is located right under the driver’s hand (however, the same can be said about the glove box at the passenger’s feet). The glove box itself is very small. It is impossible to put A-4 paper here - you have to crumple it or look for another place. The steering wheel can be adjusted in height.

Also there is an insert "under the tree". A similar trend is observed in other Chinese trucks (take at least "Jack" or "Fav"). The driver's seat is located directly above the power plant. Due to the high landing, good visibility is provided. But that's where all the pluses end. Vibrations and engine noise freely penetrate the cab - you can forget about high-quality sound insulation.

The space above the ceiling is very limited. This also applies to the eight-ton modification "Photon Aumark" 1089. The passenger seat is not designed for two people - only one passenger can comfortably fit here. An outside sleeping bag (like on the Fav) is not here either. There is simply no niche for any tools. There are no additional boxes. Plastic quality is mediocre. The driver's seat lacks an armrest. Foton Aumark is a purely urban truck. It is definitely not suitable for medium and long distances.

What are Foton Aumark specifications

First, consider the younger version, which has an index of 1039. "Photon Aumark" is equipped with a Cummins diesel engine with a displacement of 2.8 liters. This motor is equipped with a turbocharger and an intercooler. The maximum power of this "Cummins"is 105 horsepower. Torque - 280 Nm. This is quite enough for a one and a half ton truck. Such good performance was achieved not only thanks to the turbine, but also to the Common Rail injection, as well as the 16-valve timing mechanism. But many "Chinese" came with simple 8-valve and naturally aspirated.

The transmission of the "one and a half" is mechanical, in five steps. Clutch - single disc, hydraulically actuated. The maximum speed of this truck is 110 kilometers per hour. Fuel consumption in the combined cycle is 11 liters per 100 kilometers. The car is equipped with an eighty-liter metal tank, which gives it a range of 730 kilometers.

Version 1089

This modification of Foton Aumark is equipped with a four-cylinder diesel engine with a displacement of 3.8 liters. This is also a Cummins, but already with 152 horsepower. The design uses a turbocharger and an exhaust gas recirculation system. The injection is direct. This power unit generates 500 Nm of torque in the range from 1.2 to 1.9 thousand revolutions.

The gearbox is a six-speed manual transmission. With it, the Foton Aumark truck consumes 16 liters of fuel per 100 kilometers. The maximum speed of the car is 99 kilometers per hour. The tank is designed for 120 liters of fuel. The transmission resource is about 300 thousand kilometers. The engine "walks" a little more - about 500 thousandkilometers. But in practice, these figures are 1.5 times lower.

Chassis

It is the same here for all versions of Foton Aumark trucks. As a basis, the Chinese use a spar-type frame.

Front and rear dependent suspension on leaf longitudinal springs. Also, "Photon Amuark" is equipped with hydraulic shock absorbers and anti-roll bar.

Brake system - dual-circuit type. Both axles use archaic drum mechanisms. However, all wheels have ABS sensors. Steering is complemented by hydraulic booster on all models.

Cost

The initial price of a one and a half ton model is 1,320,000 rubles. Options list includes:

1. Air conditioner.
2. Two power windows.
3. Fog lights.
4. Central lock.
5. Heated side mirrors.

Also, the dealer offers an extended modification. You will have to pay another 80 thousand rubles for it. The eight-ton version is available at a price of two million rubles. the list of options is almost the same, but in addition the car is equipped with cruise control.

On the secondary market, the cost of a Foton Amuark truck varies from 300 to 800 thousand rubles, depending on the condition.

Pros and cons

What are the advantages of "Photon Aumark"? Owner reviews note the following pluses:

• good visibility;
• low price range;
• high-torque engine.

Disadvantages, unfortunately, more. First of all, the owners note very poor wiring. This is an ailment common to all Chinese trucks. And "Photon Aumark" was no exception. The wiring rots in a couple of years and has to be re-laid. The cabin is also not of the best quality - the metal rusts from the first months of operation.

If rust is not converted in time, holes will appear. The oven in the cabin does not heat up at all. It is very difficult to drive in winter - you have to install an autonomy. Stock tires are not suitable for winter use. The car skids out of the blue, especially if it's empty. Wheel bearings need lubrication immediately after purchase. It is not reported from the factory. The rear axle gearbox can howl - the teeth of the main pair are worn out, even if the machine is operated without overloads.

Summing up

Should I take this car for commercial use? The question is very ambiguous. Reviews say that "Photon" in Russian conditions lives no more than three years. Then the ongoing investment begins. This is one of the main reasons why "Chinese" in the secondary market are so cheap. When purchasing a used car, you need to prepare for unforeseen breakdowns and the need to redo something (for example, wiring).