New Howo truck price: what makes the price vary

The price of a new Howo truck is not a fixed figure: it depends mainly on the number of wheels, the body, the engine and the equipment chosen. Two Howo trucks that look alike can have very different prices. Here are the factors that affect the price of a new Howo truck, so that you can compare offers with full knowledge of the facts.

The factors that affect the price of a new Howo truck

The number of wheels: Howo 10-wheel or 12-wheel truck

A Howo 12-wheel truck (8x4) has one more steering axle, two more tyres and a longer chassis than the 10-wheeler (6x4). It therefore logically costs more, for the same body. Before paying for a 12-wheeler, check that you really need it: on the road, it legally carries only 2 to 3 tonnes more. We explain this in our comparison 10-wheel vs 12-wheel truck.

The body

The same chassis can take very different bodies. For a dump body, the volume and the plate thickness count. For a tanker, the tank material, the number of compartments and the pump. For a mixer, the drum size and its hydraulic system. A tractor unit has no body, but the semi-trailer must be budgeted separately.

The engine and the standard

The higher the power, the higher the price in general. The engine maker (Sinotruk or Weichai depending on the version) and the Euro standard also play a part. A more powerful engine is only useful if you pull heavy loads or often drive uphill: for a site dump truck, the Howo 371 is enough in many cases. See our Howo 371 technical sheet.

The range: Howo, Howo A7 or Sitrak

At the manufacturer Sinotruk, the classic Howo is the simplest range. The Howo A7, with its higher cab, and the more recent Howo models sit above it. The Sitrak range, with MAN technology, is the most premium. The price of a new Sinotruk truck therefore depends first on the range chosen. To find your way, read Sinotruk Howo: what is the difference?

New, used or refurbished

A new truck costs more at the outset, but you know what you are buying: no hidden history, no wear. A used or refurbished truck costs less to buy, but maintenance and breakdowns can change the calculation. We compare the three options in our article new, used or refurbished truck.

Howo 12-wheel or 10-wheel truck: what price?

For a Howo 12-wheel truck as for a Howo 10-wheeler, the final price depends on the combination of all these factors. A Howo 10-wheel dump truck with a 336 hp engine and a classic cab will not have the same price as a 30 m³ 12-wheel dump truck with a 420 hp Howo A7. This is why no serious price can be given without knowing the exact configuration.

Comparing two offers without making a mistake

When you receive two proposals, check that they concern the same truck:

• The same configuration: number of axles, engine, gearbox, rear axles.
• The same body: volume, plate thickness, equipment.
• The same condition: new, used or refurbished, with the year of manufacture.
• What is included: the final price also depends on the place of delivery and on your country's taxes. Make sure both offers include the same things.

A truck that is much cheaper than the others often hides a difference: lower power, a smaller body, thinner plates or a truck that is not really new. We talk about it in the costly mistakes when buying a truck.

How to find out the exact price of your truck

The simplest way is to describe your needs to us: what you carry, on what terrain, how often, and in which country the truck will work, whether in Abidjan, Ouagadougou, Niamey, Lomé, Bamako or Conakry. We help you choose the right configuration, then give you a price for that specific truck. You can also browse all our Sinotruk trucks.

To run this calculation with your own figures, use our truck profitability calculator: it shows your monthly profit and how long your truck takes to pay for itself.

Frequently asked questions about the price of a new Howo truck