The Dongfeng Commercial Vehicles Tianjin KR Star Edition 290HP 4X2 6.8m Stake Truck is engineered for regional transporters who need to move bulk cargo efficiently while keeping loads secure—ideal for an agricultural distributor hauling 12 tons of crated apples from an orchard to a 150km-distant wholesale market, a logistics firm delivering palletized electronics to 4-5 suburban retail stores, or a building material supplier transporting bundled steel pipes to a suburban school construction site. Powered by a Dongfeng Cummins ISB6.7E6 290 diesel engine (290 horsepower, 1100 N·m of torque at 1200-1800 rpm), it delivers the muscle to handle heavy bulk loads while maintaining steady speeds on provincial highways—cruising at 75-80km/h to cut down on 2-3 hour regional trips. Paired with a Fast 8JS105TA 8-speed manual transmission (smoother than 6-speed alternatives for varying cargo weights), it shifts seamlessly between highway acceleration and slow, precise loading dock maneuvering. The 4X2 drive setup and 4.875 rear axle ratio balance traction (for wet or slightly gravelly highway shoulders) with fuel efficiency, while its 7.2-meter turning radius still fits into standard retail or warehouse loading bays—more agile than longer 7.6m stake trucks that struggle in tight docking areas.​

What makes this model stand out for bulk secured cargo is its 6.8m×2.45m×2.3m stake body and Star Edition-specific upgrades. The stake design—with removable steel uprights and crossbars—offers unmatched flexibility: it secures tall loads (like stacked crates or bundled lumber) with ropes or nets, while the open-top design accommodates oversize items (like large pipes) that wouldn’t fit in enclosed trucks. The body’s floor is reinforced with 3mm-thick anti-slip steel plates (preventing palletized cargo from shifting during highway turns) and features 8 built-in lashing points (evenly spaced to distribute tension across heavy loads). Unlike basic stake trucks, the Star Edition adds a rearview camera with dynamic guidelines (critical for aligning with loading docks) and a tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) to prevent blowouts from overloaded tires—key safety features for regional runs. Underneath, a reinforced single-layer frame (280×80×12mm) and 9/12-leaf spring suspension with shock absorbers minimize vibration, protecting fragile cargo like electronics or fresh produce from damage during highway travel.​

For regional transporters focused on cost efficiency and reliability, the Tianjin KR Star Edition delivers clear value. Its 300L fuel tank covers 400+ km per fill—enough for 2 round trips to distant markets without refueling—and the Cummins engine’s optimized fuel injection keeps average consumption at 26-28L per 100km (impressive for its 290HP output and 12-ton payload). Maintenance is streamlined for busy fleets: the engine uses 20,000km long-life oil (reducing service stops), and key components like the clutch and transmission are built with heavy-duty materials to handle daily bulk loads. Inside the cab, comfort supports all-day regional shifts: an air-suspended driver’s seat with lumbar support (easing fatigue from long highway drives), a 10-inch touchscreen with GPS navigation (for finding remote orchards or new retail locations) and Bluetooth (for hands-free communication with dispatch), plus a dual-zone climate control system (keeping the cab cool for fresh produce runs in summer). It’s the flexible, efficient workhorse that makes regional bulk cargo transport profitable—without compromising on load security or driver comfort.​