Foton Linghang M5 Crash Buffer Truck Spec Center

Foton Linghang M5 Crash Buffer Truck Spec Center

Foton Linghang M5 Crash Buffer Truck Spec Center

crash buffer truck manufacturer and road safety truck supplier. Looking for a and ? This specification center documents the Foton Linghang M5 Double Cab Blue Plate Crash Buffer Truck, 3360 mm wheelbase, in the exact configuration published on the official product page. When a tender team compares bids or audits an approved equipment list, the datasheet below provides the gross vehicle weight, wheelbase, engine, dimensions and tyre data needed for a first-pass technical comparison.

4,495 kgGross weight
3,360 mmWheelbase
Quanchai / 112 kWEngine
4×2Drive type
5,995 × 2,100 × 2,550 mmOverall dimensions
Foton Linghang M5 Double Cab Blue Plate Crash Buffer Truck 3360mm wheelbase

Specification tip: every figure in this center matches the configuration table on the official product listing. Validate line-by-line against your tender document before issuing an RFQ.

Official Specification Datasheet

Foton Linghang M5 Full Specification Datasheet

The table below reproduces the configuration data shown on the official product page. The values are presented for a first-pass technical comparison and should be confirmed against the issued tender document.

Foton Linghang M5 Crash Cushion Truck

Double Cab Blue Plate · 3360 mm wheelbase

Vehicle TypeCrash cushion truck
Chassis BrandFOTON
Gross Weight4,495 kg
Rated Load Mass195 kg
Overall Dimensions5,995 × 2,100 × 2,550 mm
Fuel TypeDiesel (as displayed on product page)
Wheelbase3,360 mm
Engine Model / PowerQuanchai / 112 kW
Tire Specifications7.00R16LT 8PR
Drive Type4×2

Full model reference: Foton Linghang M5 Double Cab Blue Plate Crash Buffer Truck, 3360 mm wheelbase — the exact nomenclature used by the supplier on the official product listing.

Original onboard specification table, dimensional notes and the complete factory photograph set are available on the official Foton Linghang M5 crash cushion truck product page.

Engineering checks before you tender

Use the official numbers as gate criteria rather than marketing claims. A specification-led shortlist keeps your evaluation objective when multiple suppliers quote similar vehicles.

  • Confirm 4,495 kg gross vehicle weight against local licensing class limits.
  • Map the 3,360 mm wheelbase against your trailer, towing or work-zone turning scenarios.
  • Verify the 112 kW Quanchai output against your required hill-start and highway cruise profile.
  • Record the 195 kg rated load mass if the deck will carry cones, signs or maintenance tooling.
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Why the “blue plate” model matters

The supplier officially markets this vehicle as a blue plate crash buffer truck. In many regional road-fleet classifications, blue-plate designation is tied to gross weight and registration rules. Because this model is quoted at 4,495 kg gross vehicle weight, procurement teams should confirm that this weight class matches the operating permit category used in their tender specification.

Visual Configuration

Component Walkthrough: What the Datasheet Looks Like on the Truck

Five configuration areas that an evaluating engineer should photograph, inspect or confirm before placing a crash buffer truck order. Captions stay tied to the official product description.

Foton Linghang M5 crash buffer truck double cab configuration detail 01

Double-cab body configuration

The official model name specifies a double-cab layout on the FOTON Linghang M5 chassis. A double-cab arrangement gives the vehicle space to move a road maintenance or construction crew together with the rear protection system.

Model reference: Double Cab Blue Plate
Side profile of Foton Linghang M5 crash buffer truck showing wheelbase proportion 02

3,360 mm wheelbase vs. 5,995 mm overall length

With a 3,360 mm wheelbase under a 5,995 mm overall length, the M5 keeps its mass concentrated between the axles. For project engineers, this is the dimension that governs how compactly the truck can position inside a closed lane or behind a moving maintenance convoy.

Overall: 5,995 × 2,100 × 2,550 mm
Chassis and tyre configuration of the Foton Linghang M5 crash buffer truck 03

4×2 chassis and 7.00R16LT 8PR tyre fitment

The specification table quotes a 4×2 drive type. The tyre fitment is given as 7.00R16LT with an 8-ply rating. Tender engineers should keep the original pairing intact — substituting a different tyre rating can change load tolerance and ride behaviour on uneven work-zone approaches.

Drive: 4×2 · Tyres: 7.00R16LT 8PR
Rear crash cushion impact absorption device on Foton Linghang M5 blue plate truck 04

Rear-mounted crash cushion impact device

According to the official product description, the truck absorbs impact energy through the large rear crash buffer device. That cushion is the primary reason the vehicle is classified as a crash cushion truck rather than a general road-safety vehicle.

Key fact: impact energy absorption
High visibility warning fit out on Foton Linghang M5 crash buffer truck work zone vehicle 05

Warning presence for road operation sites

The product page describes obvious warning signs as part of the vehicle’s safety equipment. In practice, that visibility gives approaching traffic earlier recognition of a stationary or slow-moving work-zone protection unit — the first line of defence before impact energy reaches the rear cushion.

Key fact: obvious warning signs
Buying Context

Match Your Work-Zone Scenario to the M5 Specification

Each decision card connects a real deployment scenario to a published product fact and points out which specification to verify in your tender.

Highway Construction & Maintenance

Rear-end protection for a live carriageway crew

The official description says the crash cushion truck is mainly used for highway construction and maintenance sites, where it protects construction workers, equipment and passing vehicles.


Spec to check: rear crash buffer / cushion device
Why it matters: impact-energy absorption is the core function
Decision pointConfirm your tender requires an energy-absorbing rear device, not just an attenuator trailer or a sign truck.
Municipal Road Works

A protection vehicle that can reach narrow urban lanes

Municipal road construction, listed among the main applications, needs a vehicle that can move between temporary barriers without consuming the whole work zone.


Spec to check: 3,360 mm wheelbase / 5,995 mm overall length
Published description: flexible mobility
Decision pointIf your length limit is 6 m, the 5,995 mm overall dimension keeps this model inside that envelope on paper — verify against local road access rules.
Rated Load & Tooling

How much ancillary equipment can ride on the deck?

The configuration table gives a rated load mass of 195 kg. That number defines how much cone stock, signage hardware or tooling can be carried in addition to the rear buffer system.


Spec to check: rated load mass = 195 kg
Checklist: weigh every planned loose item before ordering
Decision pointIf your work package routinely carries more than 195 kg of equipment, ask the sales team whether the M5 or a heavier special-purpose chassis better fits the duty cycle.
Crew Movement

Double-cab configuration for small teams

The model is listed as a Double Cab Blue Plate crash buffer truck, so crew capacity is a design line item rather than an afterthought.


Spec to check: double-cab body configuration
When relevant: multi-person activation and sign-off crews
Decision pointState the minimum crew requirement in your RFQ so bidders do not substitute a single-cab chassis at a lower price.
Warning Visibility

Obvious warning signs for approaching traffic

Warning presence is called out in the official description as an obvious and essential property. It is not cosmetic — it is part of the protection sequence for road operation sites.


Spec to check: warning / high-visibility fit-out
Tender language: “clearly visible warning devices at highway speed”
Decision pointPhotograph the warning layout during factory inspection and compare it with your road authority’s sign standard.
Fleet Standardisation

One supplier for multiple special-purpose trucks

If you are procuring more than one special-purpose vehicle, the same supplier programme also lists refrigerated, sewage suction and gas-emergency rescue trucks with published specification tables.


Spec to check: common product documentation format
Benefit: like-for-like tenders across several truck types
Decision pointBundle your vehicle types into one inquiry to simplify validation, inspection and after-sales contact.
B2B Enquiry Path

Get a Foton Linghang M5 Quote for Your Tender

Form and email enquiries go through the official product page and contact desk. The supplier’s quote path asks you to identify the product model, configuration and planned quantity, which is the fastest way for a procurement engineer to get a pricing response matched to the actual vehicle.

  • The official product page includes a “Get a Quote” action and a “Request More Details” form
  • Send product model, configuration details and fleet quantity for a comparison-ready response
  • Use the “Contact Us” section for direct follow-up with the sales team
  • Registered buyers can also use the “Get special price” login option shown on the product page

Prepare Your Enquiry

Include these details so the sales team can answer without a full email chain.

Submit Enquiry via Contact Page Open Official Product Page

Alternatively use the “Get a Quote” button directly on the product page.

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Frequently Asked Questions

what type of vehicle is the foton linghang m5 crash buffer truck?

the official product listing classifies it as a crash cushion truck on a foton chassis. it is sold as the foton linghang m5 double cab blue plate crash buffer truck, 3360 mm wheelbase, and is described as an essential safety support vehicle for highway and municipal road construction and maintenance sites.

which engine powers the foton linghang m5 truck?

the specification table lists a quanchai engine with 112 kw output. fuel type is shown on the official product configuration table. for tender documents, verify the current engine model and emissions compliance directly with the sales team through the official product page enquiry form.

what are the gross weight, dimensions and rated load of the m5?

the official configuration states a gross weight of 4,495 kg, overall dimensions of 5,995 × 2,100 × 2,550 mm, a wheelbase of 3,360 mm, and a rated load mass of 195 kg. these published numbers are the basis for a quick first-pass comparison with any tender weight or dimensional limits.

what tyre fitment and drive type are quoted for this crash cushion truck?

the datasheet quotes tyre specification 7.00r16lt with an 8pr rating and a 4×2 drive type. keep the tyre fitment unchanged from the official configuration, because substituting a tyre rating can alter load acceptance and ride behaviour at road work sites.

how does the rear crash cushion device protect workers and traffic?

according to the official product description, the truck absorbs impact energy through the large rear crash buffer device. this is intended to protect construction workers, on-site equipment and passing vehicles. the same description lists flexible mobility, obvious warning signs and reliable protection as core characteristics.

how can i request a quote or more details for the m5 crash buffer truck?

the official product page provides a “get a quote” button, a “request more details” form, and a full “contact us” section. the contact form asks for model, size and quantity, so include your target fleet size and delivery region to get a useful pricing response. you can also reach the team through the cnmade truck contact page.