6×4 vs 8×4 dump trucks: compare the reference configuration
6×4 vs 8×4 dump trucks: compare the reference configuration
Compare selected SHACMAN F3000 and X3000 brochure columns, then check axle loads, body requirements and the haul route before choosing a configuration.
Read one brochure column at a time
The table compares one 6×4 and one 8×4 dump-truck option column for each series. These are manufacturer reference options, not four complete order specifications. A list of engines, power levels or wheelbases does not mean every combination is available. The brochure also contains other columns that are not reproduced here.
| Brochure field | F3000 · 6×4 | F3000 · 8×4 | X3000 · 6×4 | X3000 · 8×4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GVW label · not payload | 50 t | 70 t | 50 t | 70 t |
| Engine model options | WP10/WP12/M10/ISM11 | WP10/WP12/M10/ISM11 | WP10H/WP12/WP13/M10/M13 | WP10H/WP12/WP13/M10/M13 |
| Power options | 336/340/375/380/385/400/420/430 hp | 336/340/375/380/385/400/420/430 hp | 360-430 hp | 400-480 hp |
| Transmission options | MT(10/12) | MT(10/12) | MT(10/12/13) | MT(10/12/13) |
| Emissions options | EURO II-EURO V | EURO II-EURO V | EURO II-EURO V | EURO II-EURO V |
| Wheelbase options | 3775+1400 mm | 1800+3575+1400/1800+3775+1400/1800+4975+1400 mm | 3775+1400 mm | 1800+3575+1400 mm |
- The first weight row retains the brochure label GVW. It is neither cargo payload nor permission to operate at that weight on a public road.
- The published emissions range describes options. Confirm the precise engine, aftertreatment and destination documentation together.
Compare the complete vehicle and its route
Axle arrangement is one part of the selection. For a given proposal, obtain the final vehicle drawing, axle-load calculation and body specification. Those documents make it possible to assess access, loading and unloading against the actual site.
- Record loaded and empty gradients, road surface, trip distance and turning space.
- Check braking, tyres, suspension and axle ratings against the agreed duty cycle.
- Check total length, height, turning clearance and tipping clearance using the exact body and wheelbase.
Keep body volume and payload separate
A body volume describes space. The mass of that volume changes with the material and loading condition. The selected brochure columns do not supply a confirmed ready-to-work vehicle mass, so their GVW figures alone cannot establish a sale payload.
- Provide material type, expected density and loading method; do not convert cubic metres to tonnes without a stated density.
- Ask for body dimensions, volume convention, body mass, hoist and mounting specification.
- Check individual axle loads and load distribution, even when the total mass appears acceptable.
Use the same brief for both quotations
A useful comparison fixes the work first and asks each offer to answer the same points. Select a complete documented configuration rather than picking the largest number from each brochure column.
- Exact manufacturer model code, configuration revision and intended destination.
- Engine and emissions configuration, gearbox, axle ratio, tyres and body as one proposal.
- Applicable vehicle and axle mass limits, measured operating mass and a documented payload calculation.
- Quantity, inspection scope, quotation validity and delivery responsibilities stated in writing.
Reference material and scope
Publisher: SHACMAN. 3000 Series product brochure: F3000 dump-truck table, PDF page 27 (printed pages 47/48); X3000 dump-truck table, PDF page 24 (printed pages 41/42). The archived tables were visually reviewed on 21 September 2026.
The figures above retain the scope of their original brochure columns. They do not establish stock, destination approval, road-legal mass, body capacity or a supplied combination. Procurement checks are editorial guidance.
Continue with the reference specifications
Make the next step specific.
Describe the job, destination and requirements so the configuration can be discussed together.
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