The FAW J6L is the most sought-after medium-duty truck not only in Kenya, but also in the larger East Africa, owing to its flexible application across various industries from construction to food distribution companies. It offers a seamless blend of load capacity, excellent fuel economy, reliability, and supreme comfort for its class. Despite its strengths, it faces formidable rivalry from the Sinotruck Howo G5X, Dongfeng L3, Shacman L300, Isuzu FRR, Hino 500 Series, and Mitsubishi Fuso Fighter.
The FAW Tiger V needs no introduction on Kenyan roads, but for the new lads, it is a series of light and medium series designed for hauling small tons of freight for short distances and specialized applications. It is designated as the flagship light-duty truck manufactured by FAW. It is built in different configurations, which include flatbed, tipper, or box rigid lorry. It competes with the Isuzu Elf NQR, Mitsubishi Canter, Hino Dutro, Tata Prima, and Renault K-Series.
The Howo-NX Prime Mover Chassis with trailer is a heavy-haul tractor that makes a sensible choice for transporting bulky materials. Its workhorse capability is perfectly complemented by affordable acquisition cost and low maintenance costs. It is considered a reliable and durable truck for heavy-duty applications. It competes with FAW JH6, Auman GTL, Beiben V4 Prime Mover, and Shacman X6000.
The Howo-TX 6×4 Prime Mover is a strong contender in the heavy-duty category thanks to its high payload capacity and robust performance that makes it ideal for long-distance hauling. This tractor truck bridges the gap between capability and modernity due to its affordable acquisition cost. Its cabin is quite premium and is perfectly complemented by active and passive safety features. It competes with the Shacman X6000, FAW JH6, Beiben V4 6×4 PM, and Foton Auman GTL 6×4 PM.
The Howo-TX 4×2 Prime Mover is a practical workhorse that boasts excellent hauling capability, positioning itself as a reliable, cost-effective, and durable tractor truck. Its European rivals are more comfortable, give it to them, but Kenyans are all about affordability and serviceability, where the Howo-TX is largely dominant. It competes with the FAW JH6, Beiben V3, Mercedes-Benz Actros, and Scania 4×2 truck.
The Howo Tipper 6×4 is a heavy-duty dump truck positioned slightly below the Howo-TX 8×4 Tipper. Its presence on Kenyan roads has multiplied significantly owing to its affordable acquisition cost, high-load capacity, versatility, and low operational costs. The spare parts and service parts are readily available, hence their warm reception in the country. It sits in the same category as the FAW J6P, Isuzu Giga series, MAN TGS, Mercedes-Benz Actros, and Volvo FMX.
The Howo-TX 8X4 Tipper is a heavy-duty 12-wheel dump truck that is highly revered by folks and commercial companies in the mining industry, construction industry, or large-scale bulk material support. Its powerful engine, reinforced chassis, strong load-bearing capacity, and proven driveline components make it a standout Tipper amongst the likes of the Shacman F3000, Scania XT 8X4 Tipper, Mercedes-Benz Arocs 8×4 Tipper, and Volvo FMX 8X4 Tipper.
The Howo Rigid Truck 6×4 is more or less similar to the Howo-NX Rigid Truck, with the only difference being the axle configuration, which dictates the number of wheels and the number of driven wheels. The designation 6×4 refers to the total number of wheel positions, meaning the truck has three axles, each with two wheel ends. 4 refers to the number of powered wheels, meaning it has 2 driven axles. The exterior looks pretty much the same, and so is the interior.