Writer:Alan Chen(Foton Auman dealer)
When one model pair serves several markets, a single comparison beats repeating near-identical country pages. This guide compares the Aumark S 8.5T Light Cargo Truck Diesel Engine Manual and the Aumark EST-M 18T 4×2 Cargo Truck Manual Light-Duty T as listed for cargo duty across 5 markets: Ecuador, El Salvador, Sudan, Nicaragua, Haiti. The mechanical record is shared; what changes is the local duty.
Every figure below is taken from the listed-vehicle record. Fields the listings leave blank are called out per market in the table at the end, because payload, resale and service interval all depend on them.
Urban & regional distribution in central america, the caribbean and sudan asks the same questions in every market: payload and body set gross weight; grade and distance set engine and tank; manoeuvring sets wheelbase. The pair answers them differently.
The two trucks share a category but differ where it counts. The Aumark S 8.5T Light Cargo Truck Diesel Engine Manual lists 105 kW (141 hp) and 450 N·m of torque; to Euro III; through a 6S558 Manual (MT) gearbox on a 4.33 final drive; on a 8,500 kg gross vehicle weight; with a 3360 mm wheelbase; the Aumark EST-M 18T 4×2 Cargo Truck Manual Light-Duty T lists 180 kW (245 hp) and 950 N·m of torque; to Euro III; through a 8JS118TA-B gearbox on a 4.556 final drive; on a 18,000 kg gross vehicle weight; with a 5150 mm wheelbase. Neither declares Body or Curb weight or Fuel or GCW — confirm those with the dealer.
Pick the truck whose declared rating covers your worst-day duty in the heaviest market, then read the per-market table for the local body and kerb notes.
| Foton Aumark S 8.5T | Foton Aumark EST-M 18T | |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Foton Cummins F3.8s3141 | ISDe245 30 |
| Displacement | 3.76 L | 6.7 L |
| Power | 105 kW (141 hp) | 180 kW (245 hp) |
| Torque | 450 N·m | 950 N·m |
| Emission | Euro III | Euro III |
| Gearbox | 6S558 Manual (MT) | 8JS118TA-B |
| Final drive | 4.33 | 4.556 |
| GVW | 8,500 kg | 18,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 3360 mm | 5150 mm |
| Suspension | Non-independent Longitudinal Leaf Spring, 3 leaves | Leaf Spring |
| Brakes | Front/Rear Drum Air Brake | Air Brake |
| Listed price | $16,600 | $32,595 |
All of Ecuador, El Salvador, Sudan, Nicaragua, Haiti run the same Aumark S 8.5T Light Cargo Truck Diesel Engine Manual / Aumark EST-M 18T 4×2 Cargo Truck Manual Light-Duty T pair for urban & regional distribution in central america, the caribbean and sudan; only the local body, kerb and duty differ, which the table lists per market.
The Aumark EST-M 18T 4×2 Cargo Truck Manual Light-Duty T at a listed 18,000 kg gross vehicle weight; payload after body depends on kerb, which none of the listings declares — confirm with the dealer.
the Aumark S 8.5T Light Cargo Truck Diesel Engine Manual at 105 kW (141 hp) (Euro III); the Aumark EST-M 18T 4×2 Cargo Truck Manual Light-Duty T at 180 kW (245 hp) (Euro III). Match power to grade and load.
When a single model pair serves several markets, one comparison with a per-market table is clearer and less repetitive than duplicating near-identical country pages.
Across this pair: Body, Curb weight, Fuel, GCW. These are unknown, not zero — confirm with the dealer per market, because payload and service cost depend on them.
Take the declared pair as the base, then use the per-market table to set body, kerb and duty notes with your dealer before ordering.
| Market | What changes for this market |
|---|---|
| Ecuador | Ecuador uses the pair for intercity and regional distribution; route length and fuel spacing set the tank and gearing you need. |
| El Salvador | El Salvador uses the pair for intercity and regional distribution; route length and fuel spacing set the tank and gearing you need. |
| Sudan | Sudan uses the pair for intercity and regional distribution; route length and fuel spacing set the tank and gearing you need. |
| Nicaragua | Nicaragua uses the pair for intercity and regional distribution; route length and fuel spacing set the tank and gearing you need. |
| Haiti | Haiti uses the pair for intercity and regional distribution; route length and fuel spacing set the tank and gearing you need. |
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