Passenger Tricycles — K Series
Passenger-carrying three-wheelers are the largest three-wheeler segment in Africa. The K series runs water-cooled 197–250cc engines with 5-speed gearbox and reverse, in standard and extended multi-seat bodies — taxi, shuttle and rural transport duty.
K Series at a Glance
| Model | Engine | Seats | Curb weight | Top speed | 40HQ (SKD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K01-C | CZ200 197cc water-cooled, 10.3kW | 1+3 | 410kg | 69km/h | 27 units |
| K03 | 250cc water-cooled, 11.5kW | 1+3 | 400kg | 69km/h | 27 units |
| K04 (extended) | 250cc water-cooled, 11.5kW | up to 11 | 340kg | 69km/h | 12 units |
All three share shaft drive, independent reverse gear, electric start and optional bumpers, doors and rear camera. K04 stretches to a 3,400mm body for shuttle and school-run configurations.
Built for Taxi & Shuttle Duty
- Water-cooled engines hold temperature in stop-start urban taxi cycles and hot climates.
- 5-speed + reverse with shaft drive — no chain maintenance in dusty duty.
- SKD packing up to 27 units per 40HQ — mixed loads with cargo tricycles supported.
- Common wear-parts with the ZS cargo-tricycle frame family for shared spares inventory.
Full Specifications
K01-C (197cc):
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | CZ200, single cylinder, 4-stroke, water-cooled, 197cc |
| Max torque / power | 14.2N·m @6,000rpm / 10.3kW @7,500rpm |
| Transmission | 5-speed + independent reverse, shaft drive |
| Dimensions | 2,600×1,360×1,800mm, wheelbase 1,950mm |
| Brakes / tyres | CBS drum, 170/220mm, 4.00-12 |
K03 / K04 (250cc): JN248H / JN252H water-cooled engines, 246.5–249.5cc, 19.5N·m @6,000rpm, 11.5kW @7,000rpm, compression 10.0:1. K04 body 3,400×1,560×1,800mm, wheelbase 2,250mm, tyres front 12 / rear 5.65-12 vacuum.
Four product lines — vehicles, energy storage, farm machinery and engines — from long-established Chongqing manufacturing bases, exported through one channel under one QC standard.
- One mixed container — vehicles, batteries, machines and spares ship together; 220+ SKUs on one loading plan cuts freight and admin cost per line.
- One QC & export standard — factory specification sheet and certification status attach to every quotation, answered within 24 hours.
- Field-proven flagship tech — immersion-cooled storage in oilfield service since 2022 at 8.1% of diesel energy cost.
- SKD / CKD routes — local-assembly programs ready where import policy requires them.
How to Choose
- Duty cycle first — load weight and daily distance decide frame and engine class before price; a 200cc platform carrying 300cc loads fails uptime targets.
- Market policy — CBU-friendly markets take complete units; import-deletion markets (e.g. Nigeria 2026) move to SKD/CKD kits with local assembly.
- Container economics — mixed 40HQ loading across tricycle models is standard; K-series passenger SKD packs 27 units per 40HQ.
- Fuel versus fleet — petrol for long routes and quick refueling; electric where swap-fleet operators already run battery networks.
Where this line sits
The K series sits on the passenger side — seats, water-cooled endurance and SKD density for taxi operators.
Tricycle Family Finder
| Line | Power | Duty | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline Cargo Trikes | 200–300cc petrol | Heavy hauling, mixed 40HQ loading | Load duty, rural routes |
| K-Series Passenger | Water-cooled 197–250cc | Taxi & shuttle, up to 11 seats | Keke passenger service |
| EK Electric Cargo | Lithium-ready electric | City delivery, swap-battery | Courier & last-mile fleets |
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Application & Site Photos
Application photos, company floor and exhibition photos for this line are being prepared — tell us your market and we share the matching site set with your quotation.
How It Performs in the Field
The pain points buyers raise most — and what the line does about them:
- Taxi and shuttle operators buy seats and uptime, not spec-sheet maximums — K Series packs up to 11 seats with SKD 27/40HQ container plans.
- Water-cooled 197–250cc engines hold output in keke duty where air-cooled units fade in afternoon heat.
Trade & Ordering Notes
- Mixed loading is standard — mixed models and mixed categories in one container are accepted; per-model MOQ is confirmed in the quotation.
- 24-hour quotations — specification-matched replies on business days, with the factory specification sheet and certification status attached.
- Terms confirmed in writing — payment, production lead time and warranty are fixed per model and destination in the quotation, with no post-signing surcharges.
- Export-ready documentation — HS classification and the export document set are issued per model; SKD/CKD component programs are available where market policy requires local assembly.
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FAQ
How many units fit a 40HQ container?
27 units in SKD packing for K01-C/K03; the extended K04 loads 12 SKD or 2 CKD. Mixed loads with cargo tricycles are supported.
What seat configurations are available?
K01-C and K03 carry driver + 3 passengers; K04 extended bodies reach up to 11 seats for shuttle duty.
Are engines water-cooled?
Yes — all three K models run water-cooled engines, tuned for urban taxi cycles and hot climates.
Can we get CKD packs for local assembly?
Yes — CKD for K04 and SKD/CKD programs are confirmed per order with the quotation.
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