What is the net weight of the old-style Jinwa tricycle?
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The old-style Jinwa tricycle has a net weight of approximately 3000 jin. Below is an introduction to the knowledge about tricycles: Classification: Tricycles, which have three wheels, are mainly divided into three categories in the industry: elderly vehicles, cargo tricycles, and passenger tricycles. Additionally, there are standard tricycles, reverse tricycles, and side tricycles (also known as sidecar motorcycles). Concept: A tricycle is a motorcycle with three wheels. It is equipped with three wheels and a compartment or flatbed for carrying passengers or goods. The distinctive feature of a tricycle is that it looks like a motorcycle from the front and resembles a car from the rear, which is also a common modification style for American vehicles.
Last time I helped Uncle Wang from the village fix his 1990s Jinwa tricycle, I specifically checked its curb weight. This model came in diesel and gasoline versions—the diesel variant without cargo bed weighs around 480 kg net, while the gasoline one is lighter at about 450 kg. Filling up both fuel tank and water tank adds another 30 kg. Many old Jinwas on the road today are modified—like my neighbor’s with reinforced chassis steel plates, pushing its weight straight past 600 kg. For these vintage vehicles, you can’t just go by factory specs; gotta factor in aftermarket additions like metal cargo boxes and spare tires to get accurate numbers.
Old Zhang, who worked at the agricultural machinery station for five years, told me that in the 1990s, the Jinwa three-wheeler's certification stated 430 kg as the base model weight. However, heavily worn-out vehicles used for hauling, especially those with multiple beam repairs and welds, could weigh an additional 80-90 kg. Pay special attention to the engine model: the 195 diesel engine is about 20 kg heavier than the 175 model, and switching to wider anti-slip tires adds roughly 15 kg more. Before the busy farming season, remember to ask the mechanic to scrape off the hardened mud inside the cargo bed during maintenance—that stuff can accumulate to half a sack's weight over the years.
