Mali Customer Purchases a 45CBM 4-Axle Fuel Tanker Trailer
September 9, 2026
Project Summary
A customer serving the West African petroleum market purchased a customized 45CBM four-axle fuel tanker trailer from SHANDONG ROADKING VEHICLE CO., LTD.
The carbon steel tanker will be used for petrol and diesel transportation, primarily in Mali. The planned delivery route is through the Port of Abidjan in Cote d’Ivoire, followed by inland transportation to Bamako.
This is the customer’s first ROADKING tanker. Additional units may be considered after the customer evaluates the manufacturing quality, operating performance, documentation and after-sales support.
Customer Background and Purchasing Requirements
The customer operates in the West African fuel transportation and distribution sector, with business covering Mali, Cote d’Ivoire and nearby markets.
Because Mali is landlocked, the customer required a delivery solution combining ocean freight to Abidjan with onward transportation to Bamako. Long-distance operation also made braking reliability, chassis strength and spare-parts availability important purchasing considerations.
The customer required a 45,000-liter carbon steel tanker capable of carrying petrol and diesel in separate compartments. Other priorities included WABCO braking components, API discharge valves, emergency shut-off equipment, technical documentation and third-party inspection options.
Why the Customer Selected a Five-Compartment Tanker
ROADKING configured the tank with five separate compartments. This design allows the operator to separate fuel products or organize deliveries for different customers and destinations.
Each compartment is equipped with an aluminum alloy tank cover, a 4-inch API discharge valve and a pneumatic emergency valve.
The tanker also includes two 4-inch, six-meter discharge hoses. The final operating procedure and hose arrangement should follow the approved technical documentation.
Confirmed Tanker Specifications
| Item | Specification |
| Vehicle type | Tank transport semi trailer |
| Nominal tank volume | 45CBM / 45,000 liters |
| Overall dimensions | 12.5 m x 2.5 m x 3.8 m |
| Tank material | Q355B carbon steel |
| Tank body thickness | 5 mm |
| End plate thickness | 6 mm |
| Compartments | 5 |
| Tank covers | 5 aluminum alloy explosion-proof covers |
| Discharge valves | 5 aluminum alloy API valves |
| Discharge outlets | Five 4-inch outlets |
| Emergency valves | 5 aluminum alloy pneumatic emergency valves |
| Discharge hoses | Two 4-inch x 6 m hoses |
| Axles | 4 x Lingyue 13-ton axles |
| ABS | WABCO |
| Relay valve | WABCO |
| Brake chambers | 6 double + 2 single |
| Suspension | 70-type mechanical suspension |
| Leaf springs | 10-leaf standard, 8 sets |
| Tires | 16 x 12R22.5 |
| Rims | 16 x 9.0 x 22.5 steel rims |
| Kingpin | 90# bolt-in type |
| Landing gear | 28-ton single-action |
| Standard accessories | Rear ladder, toolbox and spare-tire carrier |
The technical capacity of each axle does not determine the legally permitted payload. Final payload, axle load and gross vehicle weight must comply with the regulations applicable in the countries where the tanker will operate.
Tank and Chassis Configuration
The tank body is manufactured from Q355B carbon steel, using 5 mm plates for the main body and 6 mm plates for the end sections.
The four-axle chassis uses Lingyue 13-ton axles, 70-type mechanical suspension and eight sets of standard 10-leaf springs. Sixteen 12R22.5 tires are mounted on 9.0 x 22.5 steel rims.
This configuration was selected to support stable load distribution during long-distance fuel transportation. Actual payload must be determined after confirming the completed trailer’s tare weight and applicable road limits.
WABCO Braking and Fuel Discharge Equipment
The purchased trailer includes WABCO ABS and a WABCO relay valve. Its braking system uses six double brake chambers, two single brake chambers and manual slack adjusters.
The unloading system consists of five 4-inch aluminum alloy API discharge valves. Five pneumatic emergency valves allow the operator to shut off fuel flow during an emergency.
The confirmed specification includes ABS, not EBS. Any additional braking or safety equipment must be recorded in a revised technical agreement before production.
Production and Inspection Process
The manufacturing process covers material verification, tank fabrication, compartment installation, chassis assembly, welding inspection and installation of the braking and unloading systems.
Before shipment, the completed unit should be checked against the approved specification. The inspection should cover overall dimensions and tank volume, material and plate thickness, weld appearance and tank tightness, compartment separation, valve and pipeline operation, emergency-valve function, ABS and braking performance, chassis components, lighting and standard accessories.
If the customer requests SGS pre-shipment inspection, the inspection scope, cost, date and acceptance criteria should be agreed upon before the final inspection.
Delivery Through Abidjan to Bamako
The planned logistics route uses the Port of Abidjan as the ocean-freight destination, followed by inland transportation to Bamako.
The final delivery arrangement should clearly identify responsibility for inland freight, customs transit procedures, import duties, taxes, insurance, border documentation and unloading.
Production completion, loading and estimated arrival dates should be added to this case study after they are confirmed.
Compliance and After-Sales Support
ROADKING provides the manufacturing, inspection and export documents specified in the sales contract, together with technical support for customs clearance, registration and compliance review in Mali.
For after-sales service, ROADKING provides maintenance guidance, remote technical assistance and spare-parts support for key components, including WABCO braking parts, valves, seals, suspension parts, hoses and pipeline fittings.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the capacity of the tanker purchased for Mali?
The tanker has a nominal capacity of 45CBM, equivalent to 45,000 liters.
How many compartments does the tanker have?
It has five separate compartments, with five tank covers, five API discharge valves and five pneumatic emergency valves.
Does the tanker include WABCO EBS?
No. The confirmed configuration specifies WABCO ABS and a WABCO relay valve. EBS is not listed in the current specification.
Can this tanker legally transport petrol and diesel in Mali?
Based on the operational requirements and technical information provided by the customer, ROADKING manufactured this 45,000L fuel tanker specifically for petrol and diesel transportation in Mali.
ROADKING also provides the agreed manufacturing, inspection and export documents to support customs clearance, vehicle registration and local compliance review. Final road-use approval will be completed in accordance with the applicable regulations in Mali.
What is the planned delivery route?
The planned route is ocean shipment to Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, followed by inland transportation to Bamako, Mali.
Contact ROADKING
This order demonstrates how ROADKING adapts tank capacity, compartment layout, braking components and chassis configuration to the buyer’s operating requirements.
If you need a customized fuel tanker semi trailer for Mali, Cote d’Ivoire or another West African market, contact SHANDONG ROADKING VEHICLE CO., LTD. for a detailed specification, quotation, document list and shipping proposal.
