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SINOTRUK HOWO 8×4 dump truck
SINOTRUK HOWO 8×4 Dump Truck is a classic high-capacity heavy-duty dump solution designed for large-scale earthmoving, quarry hauling, and infrastructure construction.

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 | Weichai WP12.430 · 430 hp |
|---|---|
| Drive | 8x4 |
| Gearbox | SINOTRUK HW19712 · 12-speed |
| Body volume | About 24 m³ (7000 × 2300 × 1500 mm) |
| Body steel | Floor 12 mm · sides 10 mm |
| Driver position | Left- or right-hand drive |
|---|---|
| Engine | Weichai WP12.430, 6-cylinder, 11.596 L, 430 hp / 316 kW |
| Gearbox | SINOTRUK HW19712 with HW50 power take-off |
| Clutch | Ø430 mm diaphragm |
| Front axles | SINOTRUK VGD95 |
| Rear axles | SINOTRUK MCP16ZG, ratio 5.92 |
| Steering | Bosch power steering |
| Wheelbase | 1950 + 3225 + 1350 mm |
| Frame | Double frame, 940–850 × 300 mm, 8 + 8 mm |
| Suspension | Leaf springs, 12 front / 14 rear |
| Fuel tank | 400 L aluminium alloy |
| Tyres | 13R22.5 block pattern |
| Brakes | Dual-circuit air service brake · spring parking brake · engine exhaust brake |
| Cargo body | 7000 × 2300 × 1500 mm, manganese steel, floor 12 mm, sides 10 mm |
| Tipping | HYVA lifting cylinder |
| Cab | Single sleeper, manual air conditioning, mechanical driver seat, MP3/radio, manual cab tilt |
| Max. speed | 100 km/h |
Configuration details and checks
An 8x4 tipper has four axles, including two driven rear axles. R Trucks' listed 430 hp truck is a different configuration from the 371 hp versions also found in HOWO catalogues.
| Powertrain | WP12.430 engine, HW19712 gearbox with HW50 PTO, and MCP16ZG rear axles with a 5.92 ratio. |
|---|---|
| Body and hoist | The listed body is 7,000 × 2,300 × 1,500 mm with a 12 mm floor, 10 mm sides and a HYVA lifting system. |
| Chassis layout | The listed wheelbase is 1,950 + 3,225 + 1,350 mm. Confirm the finished vehicle's turning space and overall dimensions. |
What to confirm before ordering
- Confirm the actual unladen weight and destination axle-load limits before calculating payload.
- Match body steel and thickness to the material's abrasion and impact loads.
- Inspect PTO engagement, hydraulic hoses, body rests and tailgate locking before dispatch.
Reference examples describe possible equipment, rather than current stock. The written quotation confirms the engine, chassis, body and included equipment for your order.









