Lao Zhang’s construction team took on a road-building project in the mountainous area, but they ran into trouble as soon as they entered the mountains — the steep slopes and bumpy gravel roads made it impossible for ordinary engineering vehicles to either climb up or carry enough load. Construction materials couldn’t be transported, and the project schedule was obviously going to be delayed.
This situation lasted until he encountered that fuel-powered five-wheel engineering vehicle. When the powerful diesel engine at the front of the vehicle roared, Lao Zhang still muttered, “What’s the use of having one more wheel?” However, when he watched it carry 3 tons of cement and climb steadily up a 30-degree slope, with its dual rear tires gripping the ground firmly without slipping, he finally felt relieved.
Later, continuous rainy days hit, leaving half-meter-deep mud pits at the construction site. Other vehicles got stuck and couldn’t move, but this five-wheel vehicle, relying on its unique wheelbase design and high chassis, forced its way through the mud and delivered the urgently needed steel bars to the construction area on time. Lao Zhang patted the steering wheel and laughed, “This thing is more reliable than an old ox!”
Three months later, the road was completed, and the villagers came to express their gratitude with gongs and drums. Lao Zhang pointed at the dusty five-wheel vehicle and said, “If you want to thank someone, thank it. Without this ‘iron helper’, we would have to wait another half a year for this mountain road!” Under the sun, the words “Heavy Load, Stable Operation, All-Round Work” on the vehicle body shone brightly against the newly paved cement road in the mountains.