Used HOWO Dump Truck for Sale — 6×4 & 8×4, CIF to Africa & Middle East

The HOWO Dump Truck Range at a Glance

Sinotruk's HOWO dump line has been in continuous production since the early 2000s and today covers several distinct cab-and-chassis generations — A7, N7, NX, and TX. That breadth means a used HOWO dump truck can be found in almost every payload class from 10 tonnes (the 4×2 light tipper) to 35+ tonnes (the 8×4 heavy). The three wheel configurations you will most often see on the second-hand market are:

• 4×2 (6-wheel, mini tipper) — 140–180 HP, max load ~10,000 kg. Built for municipal and short-haul jobs where a full 6×4 is too large or too thirsty.
• 6×4 (10-wheel) — the most common export configuration. WD615.47 engine at 371 HP, HW19710 10-speed gearbox, 300 L tank, 12R22.5 tyres. Proven across sub-Saharan Africa and the Gulf.
• 8×4 (12-wheel) — same WD615.47/371 HP drivetrain (or MC11.44 on TX), HW19710 or HW25712 gearbox, dual-steer front axles, 300–400 L tank. Needed for heavy quarry stone and mine overburden where payload exceeds 25 tonnes.

See our full dump trucks inventory for other brands, or jump to the howo truck overview page for the complete HOWO model family.

Engines & Drivetrains — What Powers a HOWO Tipper

The engine is the first thing experienced buyers ask about, and with good reason — spare parts availability depends on which block is under the hood.

WD615.47 — 371 HP (Most Common)

The WD615.47 producing 371 HP is fitted to the HOWO A7, N7, NX, and the majority of 6×4 and 8×4 tippers on the second-hand market. It is a proven in-line six developed jointly with Steyr Austria and localised heavily since. Parts are sold at every truck market from Nairobi's Industrial Area to Lagos's Mile 2 and Dubai's Al Quoz. Rebuild kits, injectors, and head gaskets are not a logistics problem. Paired with the HW19710 10-speed manual gearbox and a 300 L fuel tank, this drivetrain will run 400,000–600,000 km between major overhauls when serviced on schedule.

Our howo 371 page covers this engine in detail if you want to go deeper on spec comparisons and known service intervals.

MC11.44-50 — 440 HP (HOWO TX)

The HOWO TX steps up to the MC11.44-50 at 440 HP, paired with an HW25712XSJ 12-speed gearbox and a larger 400 L tank. This unit suits long-distance heavy tipper routes — think South Africa's N1 or Kenya's Nairobi–Mombasa corridor where sustained highway speeds and high payload tonnage demand more torque headroom. The MC11 is a more modern block and parts are increasingly stocked in major African cities, though not yet as ubiquitous as the WD615.

Note on horsepower: the standard HOWO dump is rated 371 HP (WD615.47); the TX is 440 HP (MC11.44-50). A 380 HP rating belongs to the SHACMAN WP10 engine, not to a HOWO dump — worth checking the engine code if a quote lists it.

6×4 vs 8×4 — Which Configuration Do You Need?

This is the most common question from first-time HOWO tipper buyers. Here is a direct comparison:

If your roads are unmade and you are hauling 20–25 tonne loads, the 6x4 dump truck is the safer choice — less tare weight, cheaper tyres, easier to manoeuvre. If you are running a quarry or mine and maximising payload per trip matters more than agility, look at the 8x4 dump truck range.

U-Body vs Square Body — Tipper Box Options

HOWO tippers leave the factory with two primary body styles, and both appear in the used market:

Square (Flat-Floor) Body

The standard rectangular tipper box — straight sidewalls, flat floor, rear-hinged tailgate. Dimensions on the common 6×4 are 5.8 × 2.55 × 1.7 m. Most construction-site sand and gravel work uses this style. Easy to weld and repair locally if the floor plate gets worn.

U-Shaped (Rounded-Bottom) Body

The U-body has a curved floor that encourages sticky loads — wet clay, laterite, mine slurry — to slide clean without manual shovelling. The 6×4 U-body we stock carries the same external footprint (5.8 × 2.55 × 1.7 m). If you are working in Uganda's clay-rich soils or West Africa's rainy season, a U-body significantly reduces turnaround time per load.

Both body types are compatible with HOWO A7, N7, and NX cab configurations. Specify your preference when requesting a quote so we can match you to the right unit from our current stock.

Why HOWO Dump Trucks Work Well in Africa and the Middle East

Buyers who have run both Japanese and Chinese trucks on African sites often settle on HOWO tippers for a simple reason: cost of ownership over five years. A used sinotruk howo dump truck typically arrives 30–50% below the equivalent Isuzu or Hino unit, and WD615 parts are now cheaper and easier to source in Nairobi, Kampala, Accra, Lagos, Kano, and Dubai than they were a decade ago.

Specific advantages on rough-terrain markets:

• Suspension: HOWO 6×4 and 8×4 use a heavy-duty multi-leaf spring rear suspension rated for overloaded African conditions. The geometry is simple — bush mechanics can replace spring leaves without specialist equipment.
• Frame: High-tensile steel ladder frame rated well above nominal GVW, which matters on corrugated gravel roads where dynamic loads spike far above static payload.
• Cab heating/cooling: A/C is standard on most A7/N7/TX units, which is practical for Middle East summer temperatures and equatorial African humidity.
• Spare parts network: Sinotruk has authorised dealers in South Africa (Johannesburg, Durban), Kenya (Nairobi), Nigeria (Lagos, Kano), Ghana (Accra), Tanzania (Dar es Salaam), UAE (Dubai), and Iraq (Baghdad, Erbil). You are rarely far from a parts shelf.
• LHD/RHD flexibility: Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Uganda, Kenya, South Africa, and Zambia all drive on the left. We convert to RHD in-house before CIF shipment — no third-party workshop, no warranty gap.

Compared with dump truck shacman options, HOWO typically has broader parts availability in West Africa, while SHACMAN holds an edge on newer cab ergonomics. See our howo vs shacman comparison article for a detailed breakdown.

How We Inspect and Refurbish Each HOWO Tipper

Every used HOWO dump truck we export goes through a defined process before the shipping booking is confirmed:

• Engine check: Cold start, idle, loaded rev, oil pressure and temperature reading. WD615 units are compression-tested; any cylinder below 75% of adjacent bore is flagged for sleeve replacement.
• Gearbox and driveline: All 10 (or 12) gear positions tested under load. Transfer case, prop shafts, and differential checked for play and leaks.
• Chassis and frame: Visual and magnetic-particle inspection for cracks at crossmember joints and spring hangers — the highest-stress points on a tipper running rough roads.
• Hydraulic tipping system: Full lift cycle under load; all hoses, seals, and the sub-frame checked.
• Tyres: 12R22.5 units measured; worn or cracked tyres replaced before shipment.
• Body and paint: Rust treated, body straightened, repainted to a standard or custom colour. Floor plate thickness checked.
• LHD/RHD conversion (where required): Steering column, drag link, and dashboard instruments relocated by our in-house team. Post-conversion wheel alignment done before sign-off.

We provide a pre-shipment inspection report and photo set for every truck. Buyers in trucks for sale in south africa markets can also arrange an independent third-party inspector at the yard — SGS, BV, or similar — before the container is sealed.

Buyer Checklist — Before You Order a Used HOWO Dump Truck

First-time importers frequently ask what to confirm before wiring a deposit. Here is a practical list:

• Which engine? Confirm WD615.47 (371 HP) or MC11 (440 HP). Ask for the engine plate photo — the casting code is stamped on it.
• Drive configuration: 4×2, 6×4, or 8×4? Check axle-load regulations in your country before choosing 8×4 — some markets impose fines above 10 tonnes per axle.
• LHD or RHD? Know your market's traffic rule. Kenya, South Africa, and Uganda are RHD; Nigeria, Ghana, UAE, and Iraq are LHD.
• Body style: Square or U-shaped? Specify load type — wet earth and clay suit U-body; dry stone and sand work fine in a square box.
• Year and mileage: For a WD615-powered truck, 200,000–400,000 km with service records is a comfortable range. Above 500,000 km, budget for a top-end overhaul within the first year.
• Shipping terms: CIF (Cost, Insurance, Freight to your named port) is our standard. Confirm your port and local import duty rate — it varies significantly between Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa, and UAE.
• Spare parts plan: Order a basic spares kit (water pump, injectors, fan belt, brake linings) with the truck — saves weeks if something fails in the first 10,000 km.

Request our current HOWO dump truck price by filling the enquiry form — we quote per-unit CIF to your port, with the inspection report and optional extended spare-parts bundle.