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FAW J5M 280 Prime Mover vs FAW J5P 420 Prime Mover
Pick a variant under each one to compare exactly what you would buy. All prices are ex-factory.
| Specification |
FAW J5M 280 Prime Mover
J5M 280 HP 6x4 Prime Mover |
FAW J5P 420 Prime Mover
J5P 420 HP 6x4 Prime Mover | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Ex-factory price | — | — | |
| Powertrain | |||
| Type | Diesel | Diesel | |
| Engine | |||
| Fuel | Diesel | Diesel | |
| Engine | 7700 cc | 11000 cc | |
| Engine power | 280 hp | 420 hp | |
| Engine torque | 1100 Nm | 1900 Nm | |
| Performance & drive | |||
| Transmission | Manual | Manual | |
| Size & practicality | |||
| Axle configuration | 6x4 | 6x4 | |
| Fuel tank | 400 L | 500 L | |
| Tyre size | 11.00-20 radial | 12.00-20R | |
| Colours | Gray, Yellow | — | |
| Safety | |||
| ABS | No | Yes | |
| Air brakes | Yes | Yes | |
| Exhaust brake | Yes | Yes | |
| Cabin & comfort | |||
| Air conditioning | Yes | No | |
| Power steering | Yes | Yes | |
| Sleeper berth | Yes | No | |
| Tilt cab | Yes | Yes | |
| Working equipment | |||
| Turbocharged engine | Yes | Yes | |
| Intercooler | Yes | Yes | |
| Differential lock | Yes | Yes | |
| Twin rear wheels | Yes | Yes | |
| Other | |||
| 4-point hydraulic cab suspension | Yes | Yes | |
| 9-speed Eaton gearbox with crawler gear | Yes | No | |
| Eaton 10-speed gearbox | No | Yes | |
| Verdict | |||
| Expert rating | 7/10 | 7.3/10 | |
FAW J5M 280 Prime Mover vs FAW J5P 420 Prime Mover: quick answers
Which is more powerful, the FAW J5M 280 Prime Mover or the FAW J5P 420 Prime Mover?
The FAW J5P 420 Prime Mover J5P 420 HP 6x4 Prime Mover is the most powerful (FAW J5P 420 Prime Mover J5P 420 HP 6x4 Prime Mover: 420 hp; FAW J5M 280 Prime Mover J5M 280 HP 6x4 Prime Mover: 280 hp).
Which has more safety features, the FAW J5M 280 Prime Mover or the FAW J5P 420 Prime Mover?
The FAW J5M 280 Prime Mover J5M 280 HP 6x4 Prime Mover has 0 airbags and 2 safety and driver-assistance features and the FAW J5P 420 Prime Mover J5P 420 HP 6x4 Prime Mover has 0 airbags and 3 safety and driver-assistance features. Independent crash-test ratings, where available, are the best guide to real-world safety.

