HOWO 380 Trucks for Sale — 380HP Used HOWO Dump & Tractor, LHD/RHD, CIF

What Is the HOWO 380 — and How Is It Different from the HOWO 371?

HOWO's most common export engine is the WD615.47 at 371HP — a proven, well-distributed unit with parts available from Nairobi to Lagos. The HOWO 380HP uses a different engine family: typically the D10.38-50, a 10-litre Euro III unit producing around 380HP and higher torque figures than the 371HP WD615.

In practical terms, this means:

• More pulling power on grades. If your routes include escarpments, mine haul roads, or highland terrain — Zambia Copperbelt, Uganda highlands, northern Iraq — the 380HP unit sustains speed under load where a 371HP truck would downshift repeatedly.
• Higher GCW capability. The 380HP engine pairs with heavier HW-series gearboxes and is often spec'd on trucks designed for 50-tonne-plus gross combination weights.
• Different parts profile. The D10.38 is less ubiquitous than the WD615 in some African markets. This is worth discussing before purchase — Sigma Truck can advise on parts sourcing and carry spare filters and injectors with the shipment on request.

One common point of confusion: SHACMAN also offers a 380HP truck using the Weichai WP10.380 engine. That is a different manufacturer and a different truck — the shacman truck range is covered separately on this site. This page covers the HOWO 380HP variant only.

HOWO 380 Dump Truck — Quarry, Mine, and Construction Applications

The most in-demand configuration for the HOWO 380 in Africa and the Middle East is the tipper (dump truck) body. The higher torque of the 380HP engine suits:

• Quarry and aggregate haulage — loading cycles with 20–30 tonne payloads on loose gravel roads
• Mine access roads in Zambia, Tanzania, DRC border zones, and northern Nigeria
• Construction fill operations in Gulf states where trucks run fully loaded in high ambient temperatures

Used HOWO 380 dump trucks typically arrive with 6×4 drive and a hydraulic tipper body. Body condition varies — Sigma Truck inspects the hydraulic ram, hinge points, floor plate thickness, and tail-gate seal on every unit. Worn floors are repaired or re-plated before export where required.

Browse the wider howo dump truck range or the general dump trucks listing if you need other tonnages or configurations.

HOWO 380 Tractor Head — Long-Haul and Cross-Border Haulage

The tractor truck version of the HOWO 380 is built for semi-trailer combinations at gross combination weights that push the limits of a 371HP engine. Common applications from buyers Sigma Truck works with:

• South Africa: cross-border routes from Durban port to Zimbabwe, Zambia, Botswana — long-haul with full 34-tonne trailer payloads. See trucks for sale in south africa for locally-relevant stock.
• UAE / Iraq: flatbed and skeletal trailer work, often in 45°C summer conditions where engine thermal headroom matters
• East Africa: Mombasa–Kampala Northern Corridor, 1,700 km with altitude gain through Nairobi and the Rift Valley — a route where 380HP is genuinely useful over 371HP

The HW-series gearbox on 380HP tractor units is typically a 10-speed or 12-speed unit with a high-torque input rating. Clutch condition is inspected on arrival at our facility; worn clutch packs are replaced before resale.

Inspection and Refurbishment — What Sigma Truck Does Before Export

Every used HOWO 380 that Sigma Truck sells goes through a structured inspection and refurbishment process. The points below are standard — not optional add-ons:

• Engine: oil pressure test, coolant system pressure check, injector spray pattern, turbo shaft play, intercooler inspection
• Gearbox and driveline: shift quality across all gears, universal joint condition, diff oil condition and seal integrity
• Brakes: air system pressure hold, S-cam lining thickness, slack adjuster function, ABS (where fitted)
• Cab and electrics: wiring loom inspection for corrosion or splice repairs, instrument cluster function, AC (where fitted)
• Frame and suspension: visual and tap inspection of chassis rails, leaf spring condition, U-bolt torque
• Tyres: tread depth measurement per position; worn tyres are replaced with serviceable 12R22.5 before shipment

A written inspection report is provided with every unit. Photos of defects found and repairs made are included. Sigma Truck does not sell trucks without this documentation — if a supplier cannot provide it, that is a significant risk flag.

LHD and RHD — Choosing the Right Drive for Your Market

HOWO trucks were produced in both left-hand drive and right-hand drive from the factory, and the 380HP variants are no exception. Sigma Truck stocks or sources both:

• RHD markets: South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Ghana — if your country drives on the left, you need RHD. Importing an LHD truck into an RHD country creates licensing problems and driver safety issues. Always confirm before ordering.
• LHD markets: Nigeria, UAE, Iraq, Egypt, Cameroon — left-hand traffic, LHD vehicles.

In-house conversion is available at Sigma Truck's facility for select models. Conversion turnaround and cost depend on the specific unit. Ask when requesting a quote.

For the full range of HOWO configurations across engine outputs, see the howo truck overview page, or compare the standard-output howo 371 if 380HP is more than your application requires.

CIF Shipping and Import — What to Expect

Sigma Truck quotes and ships on CIF terms (Cost, Insurance, Freight) to your destination port. This means you pay one confirmed price; Sigma Truck handles the vessel booking, marine insurance, and export documentation. You clear customs at your end.

Typical destination ports Sigma Truck regularly ships to:

• Africa: Durban (South Africa), Mombasa (Kenya), Dar es Salaam (Tanzania), Tema (Ghana), Apapa/Tin Can (Nigeria), Kampala (Uganda, via Mombasa), Beira (Mozambique), Walvis Bay (Namibia/Zambia)
• Middle East: Jebel Ali (UAE), Umm Qasr (Iraq)

Documents provided per unit: Bill of Lading, Commercial Invoice, Packing List, Certificate of Origin (on request), inspection report. Some destination countries require a pre-shipment inspection certificate (e.g. PVOC for Kenya, SONCAP for Nigeria) — Sigma Truck can coordinate these through approved inspection bodies.

Transit times (indicative): China to Mombasa 18–25 days; China to Durban 25–30 days; China to Jebel Ali 12–18 days. Actual vessel schedules vary.