3 Axle 45000L Carbon Steel Fuel Tanker Semi Trailer

The 3 Axle 45000L Carbon Steel Fuel Tanker Semi Trailer is HUAYU's multi-compartment fuel tanker built for depot-to-station distribution: 45,000 liters split across five sealed 9,000-liter compartments on three 13-ton FUWA axles. Its shell is 5mm Q235 carbon steel with 6mm dished ends. Each manhole on this photographed unit carries a yellow "9000L" capacity plate, and the rear head wears the 60/50/30 km/h speed-limit decal set required on Gulf and East African fuel fleets.

• 45,000 L in 5 x 9,000 L compartments: each manhole badged with its own yellow capacity plate
• 5mm Q235 tank, 6mm dished ends: carbon steel shell built for rough-road fuel work
• 3 x 13T FUWA axles: Triangle 12R22.5 tires with loose wheel-nut indicators on every stud
• Mechanical leaf-spring suspension: cast equalizer, no air-bag upkeep in remote regions
• Export safety kit fitted: speed-limit decals, hazard placards, and fold-down walkway handrails
• API bottom valves: pneumatic emergency shut-off per compartment, 3 or 4 inch discharge
• Full-length lockable toolbox: side-mounted, with the discharge pipe carried above it

5 x 9,000 L Compartments Under a Railed Walkway

Five equal compartments of 9,000 liters each split the 45,000-liter load, so one trip can drop diesel at two stations and petrol at a third without mixing product. Each compartment gets its own 500mm manhole, API pneumatic bottom valve, and breather vent.

The yellow 9000L plates on the manhole covers, visible in the photos, show the certified fill level per cell. Internal 5mm wave-break plates cut liquid surge under braking on a partially loaded tanker. Up top, a full-length walkway with fold-down handrails gives the operator a guarded path to every manhole during top loading.

Front three-quarter view of the 3 axle 45000L carbon steel fuel tanker semi trailer, with yellow 9000L plates on the manhole row.

Dished front head of the carbon steel tank showing the ABS plate, air and electrical connectors, and fold-down walkway rails above.

Export Safety Kit: Speed Decals, Wheel-Nut Indicators, Full-Length Toolbox

This unit leaves the Liangshan factory in Gulf and Africa road-legal trim. The rear head carries 60/50/30 km/h speed-limit decals, the shell carries no-phone, no-smoking, and no-flame placards, and a 30 km/h yard decal sits at the kingpin plate.

Yellow loose wheel-nut indicators on all twelve studs per hub flag a backing-off nut at walk-around inspection. A full-length lockable toolbox on the right side takes hoses, adapters, and sampling gear, with the stainless discharge pipe carried above it.

Full-length lockable toolbox mounted on the tanker right side, with the stainless discharge pipe carrier above it.

Triangle 12R22.5 tire on a FUWA hub with yellow loose wheel-nut indicators fitted across the studs.

Running Gear Shared Across the HUAYU Tanker Line

The chassis package is the same one HUAYU fits across its oil tanker trailer line: three 13-ton FUWA axles, mechanical leaf-spring suspension with a cast equalizer, and JOST coupling gear. HUAYU's 40000L carbon steel oil tanker page covers that package in detail, and the 45000L aluminum fuel tanker shows the weight-saving alternative on the identical running gear.

Three-axle running gear of the oil tanker trailer with FUWA hubs, steel rims, and the polished side guard rail.

Cast leaf-spring equalizer mounted between the second and third axles of the mechanical suspension.

JOST Gear, Air Brakes with ABS: The Rest of the Spec Stack

• Kingpin: JOST 2.0 inch (50mm); 3.5 inch (90mm) optional
• Landing gear: JOST two-speed with sand shoes, crank on the driver side
• Brakes: dual-line air brakes with ABS, red ABS plate on the front head
• Electrical: 24V system, 7-pin socket, LED side markers on the side guards
• Paint: shot-blasted, 2-part epoxy primer plus polyurethane topcoat in white with blue livery
• Accessories: spare tire carrier, mudguards over all three axles, fire extinguisher bracket, reflective tape

Kingpin plate and landing gear area showing the emergency air line, yard speed decal, and side guard.

Who Buys a 45000L Carbon Steel Fuel Tanker

• Fuel distributors in the Gulf and East Africa: depot-to-station diesel and petrol delivery under speed-decal fleet rules
• Fleet owners replacing 40,000 L units: the same running gear as their current diesel tanker trailer, with 12% more volume per trip
• Mining and construction camps: on-site diesel supply for generators and fleet refueling
• Government and NGO fuel programs: kerosene and diesel distribution to regional depots

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capacity of this fuel tanker semi trailer?

45,000 liters, split into five equal compartments of 9,000 liters each. The split is fixed at build time, and 3, 4, or 6-cell layouts from 30,000 to 50,000 liters are available on request. Each compartment seals with its own 500mm manhole and pneumatic bottom valve, so the tanker can run a full single-product load or five separate products. The tank trailer capacity guide explains how volume maps to payload by fuel type.

Can each compartment carry a different fuel?

Yes. That is what the compartment layout is for. Diesel, petrol, and kerosene can ride in separate cells on the same trip because each compartment has its own manhole, bottom valve, and breather vent. Loading and discharge happen per compartment, so products never mix. Most buyers on station-delivery work load diesel in three cells and petrol in two.

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

12,300mm long, 2,500mm wide, and 3,850mm high, with a tare weight of about 10,500 kg. The tank sits on a Q345B chassis with a 50mm (2 inch) JOST kingpin, so it couples to any standard tractor unit. Overall length stays inside the common 13-meter semi-trailer envelope used across Africa and the Middle East.

Should I choose carbon steel or aluminum for a fuel tanker?

Choose carbon steel when purchase price and rough-road repairability matter more than payload. This tanker lists well below its 45000L aluminum sibling, and any village workshop can weld Q235 steel when a shell takes damage. Aluminum saves roughly 2.5 tons of tare weight on weight-limited routes. The materials comparison guide breaks down the trade-off.

What is the price of this 45000L carbon steel fuel tanker trailer?

$18,500 FOB Qingdao, China, in the photographed standard configuration: five compartments, FUWA axles, mechanical suspension, and the export safety kit. Options like aluminum tank material, air suspension, or a different compartment split move the final figure. Ask us for a CIF quote to your destination port and we reply within 24 hours. The fuel tank buying guide lists the checkpoints worth comparing across suppliers.

What warranty comes with this fuel tanker?

10-year warranty on the main beam, with a 1-year warranty on the body structure and welded joints. Component warranties follow the original manufacturer's terms (FUWA axles, JOST kingpin and landing gear, Triangle tires).

What are the payment terms?

30% deposit by T/T confirms your order; the 70% balance is paid before shipment. When your trailer is finished we send photos and videos of the actual unit, so you see what you bought before paying the balance. For larger orders we accept an irrevocable L/C at sight.

If you are comparing any 45000L fuel tanker trailer for sale across suppliers, 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.