- Route: Port → Inland distribution hubs
- Compare: trailer type, axle ratio and permitted combination weight
- Reference: WD615.47 371 hp with HC16 rear axles, ratio 4.8
- Route check: match gearing to the load, gradients and road conditions
R Trucks / Configuration overview
HOWO 371 6×4 tractor head for sale
The HOWO 371 6x4 tractor head pulls trailers rather than carrying a tipper body. Compare new and refurbished offers from China, then confirm the trailer coupling, gearing, steering side and destination requirements in writing.

HOWO 371 6×4 tractor head: price guide
| Condition | Price range, USD per truck, EXW Jining, China |
|---|---|
| Standard refurbished | USD 16,000 – 20,000 |
| High-standard refurbished | USD 20,000 – 24,000 |
| Brand new | USD 29,000 – 33,000 |
Guide prices, updated October 2026. Your written quotation confirms the exact price for the specification, drive side and quantity. Sea freight is not included: shipping rates change week to week, so we quote freight to your port when the truck is ready to ship.
What each condition level includes · Used & refurbished HOWO trucks
R Trucks reference configuration
The catalogue above includes configuration variants. The tables below are references for comparing offers. Confirm the actual engine, gearbox, axles, dimensions, equipment and steering side in writing, and match the inspection record to the truck supplied.
| Engine | SINOTRUK WD615.47 · 371 hp |
|---|---|
| Drive | 6x4 |
| Gearbox | HW19710 · 10-speed manual |
| Rear axles | HC16 double reduction · ratio 4.8 |
| Fuel tank | 400 L aluminium alloy |
| Driver position | LHD reference; RHD orders have a separate specification |
|---|---|
| Engine | SINOTRUK WD615.47, 6-cylinder in-line diesel, 9.726 L, 371 hp, Euro II |
| Gearbox | SINOTRUK HW19710 manual, 10 forward / 2 reverse |
| Clutch | Ø430 mm diaphragm |
| Front axle | SINOTRUK HF9 |
| Rear axles | SINOTRUK HC16 double reduction, ratio 4.8 |
| Steering | ZF-technology power steering |
| Frame | 850 × 300 mm, 8 + 8 mm double layer |
| Suspension | Multi-leaf springs front and rear |
| Fuel tank | 400 L aluminium alloy |
| Tyres | 12R22.5 tubeless |
| Brakes | Dual-circuit air service brake · spring parking brake · engine exhaust brake |
| Cab | Single sleeper, manual air conditioning, mechanical driver seat, MP3/radio, manual cab tilt |
| Max. speed | 100 km/h |
Configuration details and checks
The classic HOWO 371 uses a 9.726 L, six-cylinder, turbocharged and intercooled WD615.47 diesel. Trailer matching depends on the fifth wheel, axle ratio and permitted combination weight as well as engine power.
| Gear selection | HW19710 manual transmission: 10 forward gears and 2 reverse gears. |
|---|---|
| Cab reference | HW76 sleeper-cab layouts include two seats, one sleeper and air conditioning. Confirm the cab fitted to the offered truck. |
| Rear axle selection | The R Trucks sheet specifies HC16 axles with a 4.8 ratio. A different ratio changes gearing; do not substitute one without checking the route and trailer. |
What to confirm before ordering
- Confirm fifth-wheel plate height, kingpin size and trailer clearance.
- Request photographs of the engine identification, axle plate and gearbox plate for the offered unit.
- Check the legal gross combination weight and emissions requirements in the destination country.
Reference examples describe possible equipment, rather than current stock. The written quotation confirms the engine, chassis, body and included equipment for your order.
Evidence to check before ordering
The specifications above describe our HOWO 371 6x4 tractor reference specification. They are a reference for your enquiry, rather than confirmation of an allocated truck. Ask for a configuration sheet that identifies the offered chassis, engine, gearbox, axles, drive side and body or trailer coupling.
Standard refurbished
- Engine, gearbox and rear axle are not dismantled
- Filters, oil, belts and damaged wearing parts replaced
- Oil leaks repaired, cab cleaned, full repaint
- Tipping/lifting and brake systems tested
High-standard refurbished (full rebuild)
- Engine, gearbox and axles dismantled and overhauled
- Chassis sandblasted and anti-corrosion painted
- Brake system, hydraulic seals, tyres and battery renewed
- Cab renovated and road-tested under heavy load
Agree the scope on your quotation and keep a record of repairs, replaced parts, remaining defects and inspection results. A repaint or reference photograph cannot demonstrate internal overhaul work.
- Request dated identification photographs and the inspection scope for the actual truck.
- Separate visual checks, road tests and instrument measurements; record any test not performed.
- Match the inspection record to the order before approving the balance or shipment.
Historical inspection example: what was checked
An anonymized summary of a third-party SHACMAN dump-truck report dated 15 August 2026 records manual checks of vehicle identity, major accident signs, exterior, engine bay, cab, chassis and dynamic operation as passed. Instrument testing was marked exempt; the report contains no instrument measurements.
This is a historical example from a different truck and configuration. It is not a R Trucks-commissioned inspection, evidence about current stock, or certification for your destination. Identifiers and third-party customer details are omitted. Agree the tests and pass criteria for your own order.
Read the visual description
The camera moves around a white HOWO tractor in a workshop, showing the cab, exposed chassis, coupling and rear running gear. No spoken transcript is supplied because this version has no audio. Ask for a dated walkaround and identification details of the allocated truck.
Read the pre-shipment inspection guide · Use the import cost worksheet
Explore the factory inspection area. The tour is reference material, with filming date not recorded here. It does not show an allocated unit or replace its dated inspection.



