3 Axle 45000L 5 Compartment Fuel Tanker Semi Trailer

The 3 Axle 45000L 5 Compartment Fuel Tanker Semi Trailer is HUAYU's multi-product fuel hauler: five independent 9,000L bays in one Q235 carbon steel tank, so diesel, petrol, and kerosene can travel on the same trip. Built for fuel distributors running station routes across West and East Africa, this 5 compartment fuel tanker trailer pairs three FUWA 13T axles with mechanical leaf-spring suspension and API bottom-loading valves.

• Five independent bays: 9,000L per compartment, each sealed with its own manhole and bottom valve.
• API bottom loading: one pneumatic valve per bay, plus a rear emergency cut-off.
• FUWA running gear: three 13T axles, 12R22.5 tires, and a mechanical leaf-spring stack.
• Q235 tank build: 5mm shell, 6mm dished ends, and 5mm wave-break baffles inside each bay.
• Full-length walkway: fold-down handrails and a 500mm manhole above every compartment.
• Export safety kit: 60/50/30 km/h speed roundels and flammable-load hazard placards fitted.

Five Independent 9,000L Bays with Per-Bay Discharge Valves

Each compartment is a sealed 9,000L cell with its own 500mm manhole and its own pneumatic API bottom valve, so one trailer can drop petrol at a city station and diesel at the next. Every bay discharges on its own, so a half-empty compartment never forces an early trip home. Inside every bay, 5mm wave-break baffles calm the liquid surge under braking and keep the load settled on unpaved laterite roads.

Unequal splits can be ordered as well: a 13,500L lead bay with smaller rear bays, for routes where one product outsells the rest.

A 3 axle 45000L 5 compartment fuel tanker trailer with a full-length top walkway and five manholes at the HUAYU yard.

FUWA 13T Running Gear: Mechanical Leaf-Spring Suspension

Three FUWA 13T axles give a 39T rated capacity, enough for a full 45,000L diesel load at about 37.8 tonnes. The mechanical leaf-spring suspension has no air lines or height valves to fail on rough feeder roads, and a central equalizer keeps all six wheel ends loaded on uneven ground. Dual-line air brakes with ABS keep stopping power in reserve at full load, and the 12R22.5 tire size is stocked across African markets.

Equalizer and hanger brackets are through-bolted instead of welded: a worn bush is a workshop swap, not a chassis repair. Brake chambers and hub seals for these axles sit on dealer shelves, so routine service never waits on an import.

Three FUWA 13T axles with 12R22.5 tires under the carbon steel tank of the 45000L fuel tanker semi trailer.

Mechanical leaf-spring suspension equalizer and FUWA hub detail on the 3 axle fuel tanker trailer.

The tank shell is the same 5mm Q235 construction with 6mm dished ends and submerged-arc welds that HUAYU runs across its carbon steel tanker line, including the 3 Axle 45000L Carbon Steel Fuel Tanker Semi Trailer. HUAYU layers the five-bay plumbing and the export decal set onto that proven shell.

Chassis hardware follows HUAYU's standard export specification:

• King pin: JOST 2.0 inch or 3.5 inch, bolted and interchangeable.
• Landing gear: JOST two-speed, braced against the chassis outriggers.
• Brake system: dual-line air brakes with ABS for loaded-stop control.
• Electrical: 24V harness with a 7-pin socket and LED side marker lamps.
• Paint: 2-part epoxy primer plus polyurethane topcoat over blasted steel.
• Toolbox: lockable aluminum side boxes for hoses, couplings, and documents.
• Spare wheel: one 12R22.5 tire with an under-slung carrier.

JOST two-speed landing gear and braced chassis outriggers support the tanker when it is uncoupled from the tractor.

Rear head of the fuel tanker with access ladder, 60/50/30 speed decals, hazard placards, and LED lamp clusters.

Four buyer profiles put this trailer to work.

• Station-route distributors in Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon: carry diesel on one bay set and petrol on another, serving more stations per trip.
• Port-to-depot diesel haulers on the Mombasa and Dar es Salaam corridors: a full 45,000L load of diesel is about 37.8 tonnes, within the 39T axle rating.
• Mining and construction-site refueling fleets: bottom loading and the emergency cut-off cut spill risk where no loading gantry exists.
• Multi-grade operators: kerosene, diesel, and two petrol grades can each hold a dedicated bay without cross-contamination.

Rough laterite access roads and daily station drops point to this leaf-spring carbon steel build. Long paved corridors where tare weight decides payload favor the lighter 3 Axle 45000L Aluminum Fuel Tanker Semi Trailer. First-time tanker buyers can work through HUAYU's fuel tank trailer buying guide before fixing a configuration.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much fuel can a 5 compartment tanker trailer carry?

This tanker holds 45,000 liters in five independent 9,000-liter bays. Each bay has its own manhole and bottom valve, so you can carry a different fuel in every compartment and discharge each one on its own at the destination.

What are the dimensions of the 45000L fuel tanker semi trailer?

The trailer measures about 12,300mm long, 2,500mm wide, and 3,850mm high. That 2,500mm width stays within road-legal limits across East and West Africa, and the top walkway gives the operator safe access to all five manholes during loading.

Which fuels can this carbon steel tanker transport?

The Q235 carbon steel tank suits diesel, petrol, kerosene, and other refined petroleum products. Edible oils and corrosive chemicals call for stainless steel or aluminum tanks instead, and HUAYU builds both; the material comparison guide explains how the three materials differ.

How much does a 3 axle 45000L fuel tanker trailer cost?

The final price depends on your chosen specs and options: compartment count, axle brand, suspension type, discharge hardware, and custom paint all move the figure. Send an inquiry for a detailed FOB Qingdao quotation, or ask for a CFR or CIF quote — we reply within 24 hours.

Ask for a full quote with the destination port, preferred volume (30 / 45 / 50 kl) and compartment configuration, and any custom specifications. The HUAYU sales team replies within one working day on weekdays. Reach us on the contact page or WhatsApp from any page on the site.