Below the SINOTRUK product listings above, here is a deeper breakdown of each SINOTRUK truck series we export — from HOWO tractor heads and dump trucks to SITRAK premium long-haul trucks, special chassis variants, and light-duty models. We also cover engine and transmission technology, chassis configurations, and how SINOTRUK compares against SHACMAN and FAW.
HOWO Tractor Heads — 4×2 & 6×4, 290HP–540HP
Models: HOWO T7H (MAN MC11/MC13 engine, 400HP–540HP), HOWO A7 (340HP–420HP), HOWO Max (480HP–540HP high-roof sleeper), HOWO N5G (290HP–350HP medium-duty)
Engine: MAN-licensed MC11/MC13 (Euro III–Euro V), Weichai WP10/WP12/WP13 (290HP–480HP). MAN technology: superior fuel atomization, 1,500+ Nm torque at 1,000–1,400 rpm, and 100,000 km B10 engine life.
Transmission: FAST 12-speed manual, ZF 12-speed AMT, or ZF TraXon 12-speed automated manual. Hydraulic retarder optional for mountainous terrain.
Configs: 4×2 (40–44T GCW), 6×4 (55–80T GCW), mechanical or air suspension, RHD factory production, sleeper cab (high-roof or standard-roof).
Best For: Long-haul logistics, container transport, petroleum tanker, bulk cement, heavy-haul lowbed.
HOWO Dump Trucks — 6×4 & 8×4, 15m³–30m³
Models: HOWO 6×4 (25–40T payload, 15m³–22m³), HOWO 8×4 (40–60T payload, 22m³–30m³)
Engine: Weichai WP10/WP12 (340HP–420HP) or MAN MC11 (400HP–440HP). High torque at low rpm for loaded gradient starts. Dual-stage desert-grade air filter with cyclonic pre-cleaner.
Body Config: U-shape box (self-cleaning, lighter), rectangular box (volume-optimized), or rock body (Hardox 450 floor + 6mm side plates). Single-ram front-end tipping (HYVA or domestic hydraulic). Rear tailgate: manual, hydraulic swing, or barn-door.
Chassis: Double-reinforced frame (300×80×8mm), cast steel balance suspension, hub reduction axles (AC16/AC26), 12.00R20 off-road tyres, RHD available.
Best For: Mining overburden haul, quarry stone transport, dam and highway earthwork, sand and aggregate delivery.
SITRAK C7H / G7H Premium Trucks — MAN TGA Licensed Platform
Models: SITRAK C7H (tractor 4×2/6×4, 400HP–540HP), SITRAK G7H (heavy chassis 6×4/8×4), SITRAK G5S (medium-duty 4×2)
Engine: MAN D20/D26-licensed MC11/MC13 inline-6, four-valve-per-cylinder, common-rail fuel injection at 1,800 bar, EVB engine brake (380 kW braking power). 150,000 km B10 engine life — class-leading among Chinese trucks.
Transmission: ZF TraXon 12-speed AMT as standard. Predictive shifting, EcoRoll neutral coast, and integrated GPS-based cruise control.
Cab: MAN TGA high-roof sleeper with flat floor, four-point air suspension, 950mm-wide bunk, automatic climate control, 7-inch multimedia display, lane departure warning (LDW), AEBS autonomous braking.
Best For: Premium long-haul fleets, petroleum logistics, high-value cargo requiring maximum uptime and lowest TCO.
HOWO Special Chassis — Crane, Mixer, Tanker, Fire Truck
Configurations: Bare chassis with cab — ready for third-party body mounting: truck-mounted crane (6×4/8×4, 8T–20T crane capacity), concrete mixer (6×4/8×4, 6m³–14m³ drum), fuel tanker (4×2/6×4, 10,000L–30,000L), water bowser (4×2/6×4, 10,000L–25,000L), fire truck chassis (4×2/6×4), and garbage compactor.
PTO & Hydraulics: Engine PTO or transmission PTO with dedicated hydraulic pump mount. Programmable idle speed control for stationary operation (mixer, crane). Reinforced front axle for crane pedestal loads.
Chassis Mods: Wheelbase extensions, frame length customization, rear overhang adjustment, and additional cross-members per body manufacturer specification.
Best For: Fleet operators building application-specific trucks — crane trucks, mixer fleets, municipal service vehicles, and fuel logistics.
HOWO Light & Medium Cargo Trucks — 4×2, 3T–18T GVW
Models: HOWO TX (4×2, 4T–8T GVW, 4.2m–6.2m cargo box), HOWO N5G (4×2, 8T–18T GVW, 5.2m–7.8m cargo box)
Engine: Weichai WP4.1/4.6 (160HP–220HP) or Yuchai YC4/YC6 (140HP–240HP). Four-cylinder and six-cylinder options with EGR+DOC+DPF aftertreatment.
Transmission: FAST 6-speed or 8-speed manual, synchromesh on all forward gears for smooth urban driving.
Body Options: Cargo box (curtain-side or dry van), refrigerated box (Carrier/Thermo King reefer unit integration), flatbed, stake-side, or dropside. RHD factory production for East African and UK-style markets.
Best For: Urban and regional distribution, cold-chain logistics, construction material delivery, agricultural produce transport.
SINOTRUK Mining & Heavy-Haul Trucks — 70T–150T Payload
Models: HOWO 70T Mining Dump (6×4 rigid frame, 40m³–50m³), SINOTRUK 150T Wide-Body Mining Truck (articulated, 70T–90T payload)
Engine: Weichai WP17 (700HP–800HP) or Cummins QSK19 (750HP) for mining-class machines. High-altitude turbo matching for 3,000m+ operations. 500L–800L fuel tank for 24-hour continuous operation.
Drivetrain: Allison 6-speed automatic transmission with torque converter lock-up. SINOTRUK heavy-duty mining axles (AC26/AC30) with hub reduction and differential locks. 14.00-25 mining tyres with rock ejectors.
Best For: Open-pit coal and iron-ore mining, large-scale quarry haulage, dam and mega-infrastructure earthmoving where rigid dump trucks are the standard.
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SINOTRUK Engine & Powertrain Technology — The MAN Connection
Licensed from MAN D20/D26, manufactured in SINOTRUK’s Jinan plant on the same production line used for MAN-badged engines. Four-valve-per-cylinder, 1,800 bar common rail, integrated EVB engine brake (380 kW braking power). B10 life: 150,000 km (SITRAK), 100,000 km (HOWO T7H). Oil change interval 80,000–100,000 km with long-life engine oil. MAN’s patented viscous fan clutch for reduced parasitic loss.
WP10/WP12/WP13 engines fitted to HOWO dump trucks and construction chassis. Proven 4-valve design with wet cylinder liners for field rebuildability. WP13 (480HP) delivers 2,400 Nm peak torque — highest in-class among Chinese 13L engines. SINOTRUK is a Weichai Group subsidiary, ensuring engine, transmission, and axle are designed and validated as a single integrated powertrain.
SITRAK C7H and G7H come standard with ZF TraXon 12-speed automated manual transmission. Features: PreVision GPS predictive shifting (reads terrain 2 km ahead), EcoRoll neutral coast on downhill grades, creep mode for precise low-speed maneuvering, and integrated retarder control. Fleet fuel savings of 3–5% over manual transmission — significant for 200,000+ km/year operations.
HOWO dump trucks use a double-reinforced frame (300×80×8mm main + 250×70×7mm inner channel) — fully riveted, no welded joints. SINOTRUK AC16 and AC26 hub reduction axles with 5.73–6.72 final drive ratios, differential locks inter-axle and cross-axle. Cast steel balance suspension with 12-leaf parabolic springs. Designed for 60T+ GVW continuous operation on unsealed mine roads.
SINOTRUK operates a dedicated RHD production line in Jinan for HOWO, HOWO TX, and SITRAK models. Steering rack, dashboard, pedal box, wiper sweep, headlamp beam pattern, and door mirrors are all engineered for RHD — not a left-to-right conversion. Critical for markets like Kenya, Tanzania, Zambia, Uganda, and UK-style territories where RHD registration compliance is mandatory.
Euro II, Euro III, Euro IV, and Euro V configurations available. Euro III uses EGR only (no urea) — popular in Africa and Middle East where AdBlue infrastructure is limited. Euro IV/V adds SCR with AdBlue dosing. MAN MC engines use DOC+DPF+SCR for Euro V, meeting EU Stage V off-road standards with no additional modification. Full compliance documentation with every engine serial number on file.
Why Source Your SINOTRUK Trucks Through ArcherMach
- Factory-Direct SINOTRUK Pricing — As an authorized SINOTRUK export partner, we quote factory-direct prices with no intermediate trading company markups. You receive the factory price for the truck, plus transparent logistics, customs clearance, and port charges itemized on one invoice.
- Build-to-Order Specification — Specify your exact configuration at order stage: engine (MAN MC or Weichai WP), transmission (manual, FAST AMT, or ZF TraXon), axle ratio, suspension type (mechanical/air), RHD/LHD, sleeper cab roof height, fuel tank size, tyre brand, and any special body or chassis modifications.
- Pre-Delivery Inspection & Test Report — Every SINOTRUK truck undergoes full PDI before container loading: engine dyno run, transmission shift test, brake balance, steering alignment, electrical system check, and road test. Photo and video documentation sent before dispatch — you see your specific truck, not a generic file photo.
- Full SINOTRUK Parts Coverage — HOWO and SITRAK genuine spare parts — engine overhaul kits (MC11/MC13, WP10/WP12/WP13), FAST and ZF transmission parts, SINOTRUK AC16/AC26 axle components, cab body panels and glass, brake drums and linings, clutch kits, turbochargers, injectors, and common-rail pumps — all in stock on archerparts.com with worldwide courier shipping.
- Global Shipping & CKD Knowledge — SINOTRUK trucks shipped via RoRo, flat-rack, or open-top container. SKD (Semi-Knocked-Down) shipment with local assembly support available for bulk orders of 10+ units. We have experience with SINOTRUK’s 50+ overseas assembly operations and can coordinate CKD logistics, local assembly supervision, and after-sales parts planning.
- Documentation & Emission Compliance — Certificate of Origin (Form E for ASEAN, Form F for Chile, Form A for GSP), commercial invoice, packing list, BL, and engine emission certificate (Euro II/III/IV/V per your market requirement). All documentation verified for destination port customs pre-clearance. Zero clearance surprises.
Key Markets & How to Order
Africa (Nigeria, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Ghana, Ethiopia, Zambia, DRC, Uganda, Mozambique) · Middle East (Saudi Arabia, UAE, Iraq, Qatar, Kuwait, Oman, Jordan) · Southeast Asia (Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia, Thailand, Malaysia, Myanmar) · South America (Peru, Chile, Colombia, Bolivia, Ecuador, Argentina) · CIS (Russia, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan)
Ready to order? Tell us your required SINOTRUK model (HOWO / SITRAK), configuration (tractor/dump/chassis/cargo), engine preference (MAN MC11/MC13 or Weichai WP), transmission (manual/ZF TraXon), RHD or LHD, emission level, and destination port. We return a complete FOB/CIF/DDP quotation with full truck specification, delivery timeline, spare parts recommendation, and shipping options within 24 hours. Contact ArcherMach — your direct factory channel for China’s No.1 heavy truck brand.