The Two Sleepers SINOTRUK SITRAK 6x4 480HP Tractor Truck is one of the best selling heavy duty tractor trucks for North Africa markets such as Algeria, Morocco, and Sudan.
The SITRAK tractor head is designed specifically for long haul transport in Algeria and works with dump semi trailers for transporting aggregates. The truck head equipped with a high horsepower engine, heavy duty suspension, and tubeless tires, this tractor truck is designed to local working conditions in Algeria, ensure the smooth progress of the project.
It is especially suitable for railway subgrade materials transportation, Such as used for Western Algeria Railway and Mining Line Project.

A 480HP tractor truck is a heavy duty 6x4 tractor truck equipped with a 480 horsepower diesel engine,advanced technology transmission, tubeless tires, and double fuel tank.
Compared to standard tractor truck, heavy duty versions feature:
● High horsepower engine
● Multi speed transmission
● Double fuel tank
● Rear axle suspension reinforcement
This makes it suitable for transport railway subgrade materials, earthworks with the dump semi trailer.

Technical Specifications
| Item | Specification |
| Engine | 480HP |
| Drive Type | 6x4 |
| Transmission | Manual 16 Forward |
| Saddle | 90# 3.5inch |
| Fuel Tank | 860L+360L |
| Front Axle | 9.5 Tons |
| Rear Axle | 16 Tons × 2 |
| Tire | 315/80R22.5 |
| Emission Standard | Euro 3 |
Why it's suitable for the western Algerian railway mining line project
The working conditions of the construction section are as follows:
● Desert terrain
● Continuous high temperatures
●Strong sandstorms
The SITRAK 480HP tractor truck is equipped with GOODYEAR brand 315/80R22.5 tires. Tubeless tires are less prone to punctures in high temperatures, resulting in a longer service life; and the front tires have a runner pattern while the rear tires have a block pattern, making them more suitable for climbing in desert terrain.
This tractor truck needs to transport tons of cargo:
● Railway subgrade materials
●Earthwork
●Sand and gravel
The SITRAK tractor truck is equipped with a 480HP engine, capable of handling heavy load transportation tasks from quarries to track laying sites.
Recent major engineering projects in Algeria include:
● Railway projects
● Housing projects
As these projects progress, equipment is needed to transport bulk cargo such as building materials and subgrade materials. Demand for high horsepower tractor trucks and various types of semi trailers has surged.

430HP vs 480HP Tractor Truck Comparison
| Model | 430HP | 480HP |
| Fuel Consumption | Lower | Higher |
| Purchase Cost | Lower | Higher |
| Heavy Load Climbing | Good | Excellent |
| Maintenance Cost | Lower | Higher |
| Recommended Use | Heavy duty transport | Heavy load and fully loaded transportation under adverse road conditions |
Frequent heavy and full loads under harsh working conditions, the 480HP tractor truck is a good choice. And for the heavy duty transportation under normal working conditions,the 430HP tractor truck offers lower long term maintenance costs.
● Distance: 85 km per trip (From quarry to track laying site)
● Trips per week: 5 trips (single haul with return empty)
● Gross combination weight (GCW): 65 tons (loaded)
● Diesel price: $1.20/L
≈ $38.8 USD per trip
Optimized route scheduling and driver training can reduce this by 7-10% annually.
Country: Algeria
Client Type: Government Infrastructure Contractor
Quantity: 2 Units
Application: Transporting railway subgrade materials, earthwork, and sand and gravel.
Feedback: After 10 months of continuous operation under full load and harsh conditions, all major components, including the engine, transmission, and tires, have been running stably.
For more information, please visit “Two Sleepers 6x4 480HP SINOTRUK SITRAK Tractor Truck For Algeria”
The lead time of the tractor truck is 35 working days.
A high horsepower engine and reinforced rear axle suspension make this tractor unit suitable for heavy duty transport.
12 months for major components.
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