Empowering West African Urban Sanitation: Togo Client Procures Pre-Owned DONGFENG 8m³ Vacuum Sewage Suction Truck

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Client Background

The client is a professional municipal sanitation and dredging service contractor based in Lomé, Togo. Their core operations include urban sewer dredging, septic tank desludging, and industrial wastewater transport. With rapid urbanization and increasingly strict municipal environmental standards in Lomé, the client urgently needed to expand their fleet. However, purchasing brand-new vehicles posed challenges due to high capital investment and long delivery lead times.

Key Requirements & Pain Points

Cost Efficiency & Value: Seeking high-performance, durable equipment with high residual value within a limited budget.
Durability & Local Adaptability: Rough road conditions in parts of Togo and complex wastewater composition required a rugged chassis, excellent anti-corrosion tank lining, and powerful suction capability.
Transparency & Quality Assurance: Purchasing pre-owned equipment comes with risks of hidden defects or misrepresented vehicle conditions. The client demanded full transparency, rigorous refurbishment, and comprehensive inspection reports.

Tailored Solution

To address the client's needs, we customized a refurbishment and supply plan for a Pre-Owned DONGFENG (DFAC) 8m³ Vacuum Sewage Suction Truck:

Reliable & Field-Tested Chassis: Built on the classic DONGFENG medium-duty truck chassis powered by a high-torque Yuchai/Cummins engine. Known for low maintenance costs and widely available spare parts across West Africa.
Heavy-Duty Tank & Powerful Vacuum System: Equipped with an 8m³ reinforced steel tank and a high-performance vacuum pump, achieving a vertical suction lift of over 7 meters—easily handling high-viscosity sludge and heavy sewage.
Strict Refurbishment & Testing Standards:
- Chassis Overhaul: Complete engine and transmission servicing, replacement of aged oil seals and hoses, and full rewiring and brake system testing.
- Anti-Corrosion Treatment: High-grade anti-corrosion coating applied inside the tank; exterior thoroughly sanded, repainted, and customized to match the client's corporate branding.
- Pressure & Suction Testing: Full seal integrity and negative pressure suction testing conducted prior to shipment to ensure zero leakage and optimal suction force.

Project Execution & Delivery

Stage	Action Items
Selection & Inspection	Selected premium-grade DONGFENG chassis units with low mileage and zero major accident history based on the client's budget.
Transparent Reporting	Provided high-definition photos, live videos, and real-time inspections showing pre-refurbishment chassis conditions, engine diagnostics, and operational tests.
Refurbishment & Reconditioning	Executed tank descaling, seal replacements, pump overhauls, and complete multi-coat exterior painting.
Shipping & Customs Support	Shipped via Ro-Ro (Roll-on/Roll-off) to the Port of Lomé, Togo, providing full documentation (including pre-shipment inspection certificates) for smooth customs clearance.

Client Feedback & Results

Upon arrival at the Port of Lomé, the vehicle was immediately deployed into service. It has performed reliably, effectively bridging the client's equipment capacity gap during peak municipal sanitation demand.

Client Testimonial:
"This was our first time sourcing pre-owned specialized vehicles from China. The refurbishment quality far exceeded our expectations—the paint job looked brand new, and the suction power is impressive! The entire process was fully transparent, and shipping went smoothly. Working with this team saved us nearly 50% in capital expenditure."