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Dust Suppression Trucks

About Dust Suppression Trucks

Dust suppression trucks are specialized water-sprinkler chassis vehicles fitted with a long-range mist cannon that atomizes water into fine droplets to capture and settle airborne dust. They are widely deployed at construction sites, demolition zones, open-pit mines, material stockpiles and unpaved roads where particulate matter is a regulatory and community concern. Yutong dust suppression configurations are built on proven GSS sprinkler chassis (16t, 18t and 25t), ensuring reliable water delivery and chassis durability. The mist cannon offers adjustable spray angle, horizontal rotation and range control — typically covering 60 to 120 meters depending on model. Buyers should select the chassis size based on required mist range, tank endurance and site access constraints; the 25-ton variant is recommended for large construction yards and mining areas requiring extended continuous operation.

Dust Suppression Trucks Range

YTZ5182TDYD1BEV 18t Electric Dust Suppression Truck

YTZ5182TDYD1BEV 18t Electric Dust Suppression

18t pure electric dust suppression truck, 11 m³ tank, 80 m fog cannon, 350.07 kWh.

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YTZ5160GSST0D6 16-Ton Dust Suppression Chassis

YTZ5160GSST0D6 16-Ton Chassis

16-ton sprinkler chassis for mist cannon dust suppression.

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YTZ5181GSST0D6 18-Ton Dust Suppression Chassis

YTZ5181GSST0D6 18-Ton Chassis

18-ton sprinkler chassis for medium-range dust control.

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YTZ5250GSS21D6 25-Ton Dust Suppression Chassis

YTZ5250GSS21D6 25-Ton Chassis

25-ton heavy-duty chassis for long-range mist cannon.

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Why Choose Yutong Dust Suppression Trucks

Yutong dust suppression truck with mist cannon over a material stockpile

Airborne dust is the problem a dust suppression truck solves. Where a sprinkler wets the road surface, a dust suppression truck carries a mist cannon (fog cannon) that launches a cone of fine, 50–150 micron mist high into the air. The droplets bind to airborne dust particles and pull them back down, which is why these trucks sit beside demolition sites, material stockpiles, crusher plants and open haul roads where dust hangs in the air rather than lying on the ground. The Yutong series (YTZ5181GSST0D6, YTZ5250GSS21D6) pairs a water tank with a remote-controlled cannon that swings and elevates to cover the dust source.

The spec that decides performance is cannon range and droplet size, not tank size alone. A longer-range cannon reaches over tall stockpiles and the far side of a site; a finer droplet binds airborne dust more effectively than coarse spray, which would just fall to the ground. The cannon rotates and elevates remotely from the cab, so the operator can keep the mist cone on the moving dust source without getting out.

Because these trucks often work at demolition and mining edges in dry, windy weather, the tank, pump and cannon are built for continuous liquid duty, and Yutong controls build quality under ISO 9001 with cannon range and spray-pattern testing before dispatch.

How to Choose the Right Dust Suppression Truck

Match cannon range to the dust source distance

Measure how far the cannon must reach — the height of the stockpile, the width of the working face, or the distance to the haul-road edge. A shorter-range unit covers a single crusher or loading point; a long-range cannon is needed for tall stockpiles and wide open sites. Spec the range with margin for wind.

Choose droplet size for airborne dust binding

Fine 50–150 micron droplets match the size of airborne dust and bind it effectively. Coarse droplets fall to the ground without catching the dust in the air. If the complaint is visible dust hanging over a site, confirm the cannon delivers fine mist rather than a heavy water jet.

Decide tank size against continuous duty

A dust suppression cannon consumes water fast when run continuously over a full shift. Size the tank so the truck can run the cannon for a useful period before returning to refill, and confirm there is a water source on or near the site. On a long open haul road, a larger tank (YTZ5250GSS21D6) outperforms a small one.

Common Applications

Demolition and construction site dust control

Visible dust from breaking concrete and excavation. Recommended: a mist-cannon truck aimed at the working face, sized to reach over the demolition height.

Material stockpile and crusher plant suppression

Dust around stockpiles, screens and crushers. Recommended: a long-range cannon covering the pile top and transfer points, often run during loading hours.

Open haul road and mining dust control

Dust raised by haul trucks on unpaved roads. Recommended: a dust suppression truck that follows the haul loop, with a large tank for long routes.

Landfill and transfer station dust

Dust from waste handling and wind-blown light refuse. Recommended: a mist-cannon truck at the active face to keep dust within the site boundary.

Road and urban street dust settling

Seasonal raised dust on urban roads. Recommended: a dust suppression truck combined with road sprinkling where a single machine covers both surface and airborne dust.

Export Compliance & After-Sales Support

Yutong environmental dust suppression truck mist cannon in operation

Dust suppression trucks are exported to the destination market's rules: diesel powertrains calibrate to Euro II or Euro V, and right-hand-drive conversions are available for relevant markets. Each order goes out with factory certificate of conformity, packing list, commercial invoice and certificate of origin, plus cannon range and spray-pattern test reports.

Vehicles carry a 12-month or 20,000 km warranty, backed by ISO 9001 quality controls. Wear items — cannon nozzles, pump seals, swing and elevation gearboxes — are supplied as spare-parts kits, and the export engineering team responds within 48 hours. Send your dust source height, site width and typical wind to market@yutonggroup.com for a mist-cannon quotation.

Frequently Asked Questions

How does a dust suppression truck differ from a water sprinkler?

A sprinkler wets the road surface and vegetation with coarse water. A dust suppression truck launches a cone of fine mist through a fog cannon into the air, where droplets bind to airborne dust and pull it down. Use a sprinkler for surface wetting; use a mist cannon for airborne dust.

What droplet size works best for dust?

Fine 50–150 micron droplets match the size of airborne dust particles and bind them effectively. Coarse droplets fall to the ground without catching dust in the air, so confirm the cannon delivers fine mist rather than a heavy water jet.

How do I choose the cannon range?

Measure how far the cannon must reach: the height of the stockpile, the width of the working face, or the distance to the haul-road edge. Add margin for wind. A short-range unit covers one crusher or loading point; a long-range cannon is needed for tall piles and wide sites.

How much water does the cannon use?

A mist cannon consumes water quickly in continuous operation. Size the tank so the truck runs for a useful period before refill, and confirm a water source is on or near the site. A larger tank outperforms a small one on long open haul loops.

Where are dust suppression trucks typically used?

At demolition and construction faces, around stockpiles and crusher plants, on open mining haul roads, at landfill active faces, and on dusty urban roads where airborne dust affects neighbours.

Can the cannon be aimed remotely?

Yes. The cannon rotates and elevates under remote control from the cab, so the operator keeps the mist cone on a moving dust source without leaving the vehicle.

What is the warranty and support?

The standard warranty is 12 months or 20,000 km. Wear items such as cannon nozzles, pump seals and the swing and elevation gearboxes are supplied as kits, and technical queries are answered within 48 hours.