Faw Jiefang CA-30
Built: 1958-1979 · Series: Other models
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Jiefang CA-30 from the Chinese manufacturer FAW – off-road truck modelled on a Soviet design, with a 5.6-litre diesel engine rated at 71 kW and a weight of 5,340 kg, built 1958 to 1979
FAW (First Automobile Works) is a Chinese state-owned group based in Changchun. The Jiefang CA-30 was built between 1958 and 1979 as an off-road truck modelled on the Soviet ZIL-157 and served the Chinese military and post-war reconstruction programmes as a rugged transport vehicle.
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The CA-30 is powered by a diesel engine with a displacement of 5.6 litres, rated at 71 kW. The vehicle is 6.68 m long, 2.31 m wide and 2.74 m high, and it weighs 5,340 kg. This combination of a large-displacement diesel engine with moderate output is typical of early off-road trucks designed for durability and pulling power rather than high road speed.
The CA-30 belongs to the class of off-road multi-axle trucks with driven front and rear axles, as laid down by the Soviet ZIL-157 model it followed. Vehicles of this type carried troops, materiel and equipment along unpaved roads and across the terrain beyond them. Present-day civilian EU truck classes and emissions stages cannot be applied to a Chinese military vehicle of this build period.
When buying a used Jiefang CA-30, frame and cab corrosion after decades of service matters, along with the condition of the front axle and its drive components, since these carry more strain on a multi-axle truck than on one with rear-axle drive alone, the function of the diesel engine's mechanical injection pump, and the availability of spare parts, which outside China can practically only be sourced through collectors of historic military vehicles.
Sources: SpecCodex-Register: Kennwerte des Modells Jiefang CA-30
Technical data
Engine
| Engine | 5, 6 L Diesel (90 PS)correct |
|---|---|
| Fuel | lcorrect |
| Power | 95 hp (70.8 kW)correct |
Dimensions and weights
| Length | 6,680 mmcorrect |
|---|---|
| Width | 2,310 mmcorrect |
| Height | 2,740 mmcorrect |
| Unladen weight | 5,340 kgcorrect |
Where this model stands
Power-to-weight ratio: 13.3 kW/t (71 kW / 5.3 t)
Stronger than 24% of the military & special vehicles in the register — out of 103 models with a stated power figure.
Calculated from the documented figures above — not a rating.
Frequently asked questions
How much power does the Faw Jiefang CA-30 have?
The Faw Jiefang CA-30 delivers 95 hp.
How much does the Faw Jiefang CA-30 weigh?
The unladen weight is 5,340 kg.
What are the dimensions of the Faw Jiefang CA-30?
6,680 mm × 2,310 mm × 2,740 mm.
When was the Faw Jiefang CA-30 built?
Production years: 1958-1979.
What to check before buying
- Check the hour meter against the service records — a replaced instrument is the most common gap.
- Compare the data plate and chassis number with the papers.
- Check the weights in the papers against the figures here — attachments change them.
- Ask about parts availability for this build year — the running costs hang on it.
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