J&T Express has over 450 Foton trucks in its fleet

Updated Mar 03, 2021 | Same topic: Automotive Industry Updates

More units are expected to be added.

J&T Express voiced its appreciation towards Foton by acknowledging the reliability and robustness of its commercial vehicles used for delivery. The delivery service company has currently more than 450 Foton commercial vehicles since 2019, with plans to add more purchases in the future.

With the mobility brought by the Foton commercial vehicles, J&T Express is able to expand its business network in the country, making it one of the leading delivery service companies in the Philippines. J&T Vice President Zoe Chi shared that “Foton trucks are always active, functional, and reliable. We believe that they are able to excel and innovate more to become better.”

J&T Express with FMPI

A collaborative effort between J&T Express and Foton Motor Philippines

The fleet includes the Foton Tornado M2.6C F-Van that offers a payload capacity rated at 2.6 tons. It is powered by a Cummins ISF 2.8L engine that performs remarkably for daily deliveries. Another Foton commercial vehicle included in J&T Express’ fleet is the larger Foton Tornado M4.2C F-Van that can run with a payload capacity of 4.2 tons thanks to its US-developed Cummins ISF 3.8L engine.

Foton commercial vehicle units

More Foton CVs are expected to be delivered

Moreover, J&T Express recently added the Foton EST-M 6x2 Wing Van to its Foton lineup. The Foton EST-M 6x2 Wing Van can keep J&T Express’ business moving forward as it can carry as much as 25 tons. Under the hood, it is powered by an ISDe-270 Cummins engine good for 270 hp and a whopping 970 Nm of torque. Other features include 2 liftable side doors, automatic cab tilting up to 70 degrees, and collision retraction technology.

>>> Related: Foton PH launches virtual showroom to further improve market reach

Foton EST-M Wing Van front viewThe Foton EST-M Wing Van

“Foton and J&T Express have the same values, also in development pace. For both were able to grow fast and capture a wide array of customers. I expect that you will progress and maintain high-quality services and we also expect long-term collaboration,” concluded Chi.

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Know more about Foton Tornado 2024

Foton Tornado

The Foton Tornado Philippines 2023 is a series of light commercial vehicles that aims to assist Filipinos with their businesses. It is available in various body configurations including F-Van, Refrigerated Van, MPV, Dropside, Fuel Tanker, among others. As for pricing, the light commercial vehicle (LCV) is offered with a starting price of Php 755,000 for the 2E E3 Dropside and goes up to Php 1,690,000 for the 4.5C Telescopic Crane. Under the hood, two engine options are made available. One is the 2.8-liter Cummins ISF turbodiesel engine, while the other is a larger 3.8-liter Cummins ISF turbodiesel mill. Either a 5-speed manual or 6-speed manual transmission is connected to the engine.

In terms of dimensions, the Tornado has various body configurations. But the largest, which is the Tornado M5.2 F-Van, is 6,955 mm long, 2,270 mm wide, and 2,340 mm long, with a wheelbase and ground clearance rated at 3,800 mm and 234 mm, respectively. In the local market, this Chinese LCV goes up against the likes of the Isuzu N-Series and Hyundai HD36L, 

₱ 755,000 - ₱ 1,690,000

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