Read the configuration, not just the model name
Read the configuration, not just the model name
The series is a starting point. The written configuration is the basis for comparison.
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Check the vehicle identity
Record the series, variant and revision. Make sure text, images and documents refer to the same vehicle.
- Series and variant
- Document date and revision
- Destination and application
Read components as a system
Engine, gearbox, axles, tyres, chassis and body work together. One headline figure cannot prove suitability for the complete job.
- Driveline and axle arrangement
- Body, dimensions and interfaces
- Load limits and operating assumptions
Close unanswered questions
Confirm missing units, unspecified components and regional differences. Website references do not replace an order-specific agreement.
- Flag missing values rather than guess
- Confirm the exact supplied equipment
- Keep accepted changes in the final specification
Original procurement guidance by Heda Taisheng. These checklists do not verify a specific vehicle, price, destination approval or shipping schedule. Confirm order-specific details in writing.
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Make the next step specific.
Describe the job, destination and requirements so the configuration can be discussed together.