HOWO 371 vs NX vs TX: Which Tractor Truck Should You Import?

Compare the exact configuration before choosing a HOWO 371, NX or TX tractor. R Trucks' HOWO 371 and NX 371 reference builds both use a WD615.47 371 hp engine and HW19710 gearbox. The cab, rear axles and fuel tank differ. TX configurations need their own written component list; a TX badge does not establish the engine fitted.

Quick answer: HOWO 371 vs NX 371 vs TX 430

• HOWO 371 6x4 tractor: SINOTRUK WD615.47 engine, 371 hp, HW19710 10-speed manual gearbox, HC16 rear axles at a 4.8 ratio, 400 L fuel tank and a single-sleeper cab with manual air conditioning. Published EXW Jining guide prices: USD 16,000 to 24,000 refurbished and USD 29,000 to 33,000 new.
• HOWO NX 371 tractor: the same WD615.47 371 hp engine and HW19710 gearbox, with the NX sleeper cab, heating and air conditioning, an air-suspended driver seat and a 600 L fuel tank. Quoted by configuration and condition.
• HOWO TX 430 tractor: typical export builds use a SINOTRUK MC11.43 or Weichai WP12.430 engine of about 430 hp, MCX16ZG rear axles at a 4.803 ratio, a 600 L fuel tank and the TX sleeper cab. Quoted by configuration and condition.

In short, the 371 is the model with a published price range, the NX 371 keeps the same engine and gearbox with a better-equipped cab, and the TX moves up to about 430 hp for heavier trailers and long climbs. The sections below explain what to confirm on the actual truck before you order.

HOWO 371: check the reference build against the offered truck

Our HOWO 371 6x4 tractor reference lists a SINOTRUK WD615.47 engine, 9.726 L displacement, 371 hp, an HW19710 10-speed manual gearbox, an HF9 front axle and HC16 double-reduction rear axles at a 4.8 ratio. Its fuel tank is 400 L.

Use those figures to identify what a quotation covers. Ask for the offered truck's chassis identification and engine, gearbox and axle details. A photograph of a similar cab does not prove that the same components are fitted. On a refurbished vehicle, record replacements and the work included in the price.

HOWO NX 371: compare the cab and the remaining components

The NX 371 reference retains the WD615.47 371 hp engine and HW19710 gearbox. It lists MCX16ZG rear axles with a 4.803 ratio and a 600 L fuel tank, plus the NX cab with heating and air conditioning and an air-suspended driver seat.

These are differences between the two reference builds, rather than a universal specification for every NX. Confirm the seat, sleeper, cab suspension and fitted equipment on the actual truck. Discuss service access with the workshop that will maintain it; sharing an engine family does not establish that every spare part is interchangeable.

HOWO TX 371 vs NX 371

A buyer asking for a TX 371 needs confirmation of both the cab family and the engine. The NX 371 described above is a specific R Trucks reference. Our TX product page describes configuration-dependent export builds, including higher-power options. It does not prove that a TX 371 is currently available.

Ask the supplier to put the engine model and rated power beside the requested cab on the quotation. Then compare the gearbox, axle ratio, cooling equipment, drive side and emission documents. Matching the horsepower number alone does not establish equal fuel use, climbing speed, reliability or legal carrying capacity.

Match the trailer and route before comparing price

Give the supplier the trailer type, coupling details, intended combination weight, gradients and road conditions. Have the receiving operator check that the tractor, fifth wheel and trailer are compatible. Use the axle configuration guide to separate drivetrain layout from load limits.

Ask local parts suppliers about the identified components and required service support. Compare documented cab equipment and inspect the driving position where possible. A generic claim that one family is more comfortable or easier to maintain is less useful than the actual seat, controls and parts identifiers.

Compare quotations on the same basis

Our approved HOWO price guide publishes EXW Jining ranges by condition. NX and TX quotations depend on configuration and condition. Match the refurbishment scope, included parts, inspection arrangements and delivery basis before comparing totals. Sea freight and destination charges need separate confirmation.

Before approving the order, check:

• Chassis identification, cab family, engine model and rated power.
• Gearbox model, rear axle model and ratio, fuel tank and drive side.
• Trailer coupling and route requirements.
• New or refurbished condition and the itemized work included.
• Applicable documents, inspection scope and unresolved configuration questions.
• Written price basis, payment, preparation time and warranty terms.

Request a tractor quote for Kenya, Tanzania or Ghana

For Kenya or Tanzania, request the right-hand-drive configuration. For Ghana, request left-hand drive. Confirm the exact vehicle documents and import requirements before ordering a refurbished truck.

Send the cab or model you are comparing, new or refurbished condition, quantity, trailer type and destination port. Use Mombasa, Dar es Salaam or Tema only when it is the port you actually need. Ask for the EXW truck price, refurbishment scope and a separate list of freight, insurance and destination costs to confirm.

Compare the HOWO 371 tractor head with the NX reference and TX options, then request a matched quotation.

Sources and review scope

The specific HOWO 371 and NX values above come from R Trucks' October 2026 reference specification sheets and the linked product pages. They are supplier reference data, not independent road tests or proof of a current unit. For any offered truck, the final configuration and sales documents must agree with its identification evidence.

Request a configuration comparison with your trailer, route, quantity, drive side and destination port. We can quote the identified options and explain what is included before you order.

Buying a tractor for 2027: what should you confirm now?

Plan the configuration and evidence before choosing a model year. A purchase planned for 2027 still needs a quotation for the actual truck, a confirmed production or refurbishment scope, and current destination requirements. This is planning guidance, not a claim that a 2027 specification or price has been announced.

• Give the supplier the trailer type, coupling requirements, route and expected combination weight.
• Ask for the exact engine, gearbox and axle identification. A 371 hp description alone does not identify the cab or drivetrain.
• Compare the same condition and work scope. Record what will be inspected, repaired, renewed and demonstrated before shipment.
• Ask your local workshop which component versions it can service and which identification details it needs to order parts.
• Get a dated quotation with quantity, steering side, price basis, exclusions and the agreed evidence before payment stages.

Use the truck buying checklist PDF to record the offered unit and the open questions. Compare the current HOWO EXW price ranges separately from freight and destination charges. The HOWO versus SHACMAN comparison covers a different choice: matching two brands to the same job.