SINOTRUK HOWO 20,000-Liter Aviation Refueling Truck with 5182 Aluminum Alloy Tank and 1,200 L/min Flow Rate

The SINOTRUK HOWO 20m³ Aviation Refueling Truck is a high-capacity ground support vehicle designed specifically for safe and efficient aircraft fueling operations. With a 20,000-liter (5,283-gallon) tank capacity, this unit is ideally suited for busy international airports, regional airfields, military bases, and FBO facilities that require reliable, high-volume fuel delivery to commercial airliners, private jets, and cargo aircraft.

Built on a proven SINOTRUK HOWO heavy-duty chassis, this refueler combines robust construction with specialized aviation fueling equipment. It is engineered to handle Type 3 hazardous materials (aviation kerosene) and complies with international pressure vessel standards, ensuring both operational safety and regulatory compliance. The vehicle's dimensions and maneuverability are carefully optimized for crowded airport ramp environments, while its payload capacity allows for extended operations without frequent returns to the fuel farm.

Whether you need to minimize aircraft turnaround time, maintain strict fuel quality standards, or ensure maximum safety during ground operations, this aviation refueling truck delivers professional-grade performance tailored to the unique demands of the aviation industry.

The fuel tank is the most critical component of any aircraft refueler, and this model features construction from 5182 aluminum alloy, the industry standard for aviation fuel handling. Unlike carbon steel tanks that can rust and contaminate fuel, aluminum alloy is naturally corrosion-resistant and chemically inert when in contact with Jet A fuel.

This robust construction ensures long-term durability while the lightweight aluminum material helps maximize payload capacity by reducing the empty vehicle weight.

Efficiency in aircraft fueling is measured by flow rate, and this refueler delivers exceptional performance through its PTO-driven hydraulic system powering self-priming centrifugal pumps.

The dual-system design provides operational flexibility, allowing ground crews to handle different aircraft types with a single vehicle while maintaining optimal flow rates for each application.

Maintaining absolute fuel purity is non-negotiable in aviation operations. This refueler incorporates a high-capacity coalescer/separator filtration system that removes both free water and solid particulates from the fuel stream before delivery to the aircraft.

These features enable operators to maintain strict quality control documentation and ensure that every fueling event meets the exacting standards required for turbine engine operations.

Safety is paramount in aircraft refueling, and this truck incorporates multiple redundant protection systems to prevent accidents and protect personnel, aircraft, and equipment.

The hydraulic and pneumatic controls are designed with a "deadman" function. If the operator releases the controls for any reason—whether due to an emergency, distraction, or medical issue—the system automatically returns to neutral and immediately stops fuel flow.

A magnetically controlled high-level sensor system communicates with the fueling programmer. When the sensor detects that the aircraft tank has reached its capacity, the system automatically shuts off fuel flow, preventing dangerous and environmentally damaging spills.

The tank outlet is fitted with an 8-inch emergency valve featuring a shear section. In the unlikely event of a drive-away incident while the hose is still connected to an aircraft, the shear section breaks at a designed weak point, sealing the tank and preventing a catastrophic fuel release.

The operator's control panel provides continuous real-time data on system status, allowing immediate detection of any abnormal conditions during fueling operations.