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Practical guides to importing a Chinese truck to West and Central Africa: choosing the model, shipping, customs clearance.
Concrete mixer truck: capacity and use
Concrete mixer truck: drum capacity from 6 to 16 m³, volume really allowed given the weight of concrete, Howo models and advice on use. Find out more.
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Howo 6x4 or 4x2 tractor: which one for your business?
Howo 6x4 or 4x2 tractor: gross weight allowed up to 51 t, engines, axles and uses of each Howo road tractor to choose well. Find out more.
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Used truck from Europe or new Chinese truck: which to choose?
Used truck from Europe or new Chinese truck: age, wear, parts, engine standard and warranty compared honestly to choose well. Contact us.
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Fuel and water tanker truck: capacities and models
Water or fuel tanker truck: tank capacities, volume allowed according to the liquid, Howo and Shacman models and points to check. Find out more.
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Howo or Shacman: the comparison
Howo or Shacman: manufacturers, engines, gearboxes, axles and ranges of these two Chinese trucks compared point by point, to choose well. Find out more.
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Shacman F3000: features and strengths
Shacman F3000: Weichai engines, FAST gearboxes, MAN-technology axles, 6x4 and 8x4 dump truck, tractor and tanker. Features and advice, find out more.
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New Howo truck price: what makes the price vary
New Howo truck price: wheels, body, engine, range and condition. The factors that make the price vary and how to compare two offers. Contact us.
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Howo 371: full technical sheet
Howo 371: technical sheet of the WD615.47 engine, the 6x4 dump truck and tractor, HW19710 gearbox and advice on fuel consumption. Ask us about our versions.
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10-wheel vs 12-wheel truck: which one should you choose?
10-wheel vs 12-wheel truck: 6x4 or 8x4, authorised load, body volume, length and maintenance. The comparison to choose well, find out more.
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10-wheel dump truck: capacity in tonnes, in m³ and dimensions
10-wheel dump truck (6x4): capacity in m³, authorised tonnage, empty weight and dimensions of the Howo and Sinotruk 10-wheeler. Clear figures, find out more.
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Sinotruk Howo: what is the difference between Sinotruk and Howo?
Sinotruk Howo: Sinotruk is the manufacturer, Howo its best-known range. The other ranges, how to recognise them and our advice. Find out more.
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Howo 12-wheeler truck: capacity, tonnage and cubic metres
Howo 12-wheeler (8x4 dump truck): how many cubic metres, what authorised tonnage, how to calculate your load. The figures explained, find out more.
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New, used or refurbished truck: which should you choose?
New, used or refurbished: advantages, risks, import rules and real cost of each option to choose the right truck for your budget.
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5 questions to ask before buying a truck
Use, legal load, engine standard, delivered cost and parts: the 5 questions to ask yourself before buying a truck to avoid a bad investment.
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Why Chinese trucks are gaining ground in Africa
Price, parts, engines suited to local diesel: what the figures and industry players say about the rise of Chinese trucks in Africa.
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Tipper, tractor, tanker: which truck for which business?
Construction, goods transport, fuel or water: which truck to choose for your business, how to read 4x2, 6x4, 8x4 and what weights the law allows.
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How an order works, from China to your door
Quote, production, inspection, sea transport, customs: the steps of a truck order from China to your port, and the lead times to plan for.
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A truck is an investment, not an expense
Revenue, costs, depreciation, payback period: the simple method to calculate what a truck can earn you each month with your own figures.
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The costly mistakes to avoid when buying a truck
Buying from photos, paying upfront, overloading, wrong engine standard: the 7 most costly mistakes when buying a truck, and how to avoid them.
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Maintaining your truck so it lasts longer
Manufacturer's manual, severe conditions, fuel, tyres, overloading, logbook: simple rules to make your truck last longer.
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Model of the week: Sinotruk Howo 6x4 20 m³ 371 hp tipper
371 hp WD615 engine, HW19710 gearbox, 20 m³ body: presentation of the Sinotruk Howo 6x4 tipper truck, its strengths and the points to check before buying.
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Why go through China Trucks Africa rather than buying alone in China
Fake suppliers, non-compliant trucks, logistics, customs: the risks of buying alone in China and what ChinaTrucksAfrica does to secure your purchase.
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