Sinotruk Howo and 371HP are popular in Africa

11 Feb.,2025

Regarding the export of Chinese truck brands, the industry has always had the saying that "half of it is Sinotruk, and half of it is others". Among the different series of Sinotruk Howo Trucks, there is a 371 model which is very popular in Africa. We have done all kinds of modification for African customers by using this chassis in our factory, we has received wide acclaims from African customers.

 

By now, the export trade development of Sinotruk Howo trucks has basically matured, and has formed a market layout mainly in Asia and Africa, supplemented by Latin America and Europe.
Africa is an important export region for Sinotruk Howo trucks, mainly distributed in Angola, Algeria, Nigeria, Tanzania, Morocco, Ghana and other countries. Influenced by China's aid programme for Africa and the "One Belt, One Road" infrastructure projects, Sinotruk Howo trucks have also gained new opportunities to develop the market from these projects. On the other hand, with the cost-effective, high-performance and durable trucks of Sinotruk Howo, Sinotruk Howo trucks have experienced many years of development in Africa, and eventually expanded the market and have been widely recognised.

Sinotruk Howo and 371HP are popular in Africa

Regarding the export of Chinese truck brands, the industry has always had the saying that "half of it is Sinotruk, and half of it is others". Indeed, China Sinotruk began to lay out the overseas market in 2004, taking the lead in cutting the cake, and has now achieved the proud achievement of 17 consecutive years of export. In Ethiopia, Nigeria, Eritrea and other countries in Africa, Sinotruk Howo trucks can be found everywhere.

Sinotruk Howo and 371HP are popular in Africa

Among the different series of Sinotruk Howo Trucks, there is a 371 model which is very popular in Africa. 371 represents the engine's horsepower is 371hp, and the engine model is WD615.47, which is a very classic engine. The 371 engine is usually matched with the cab of HW76, and this combination has a tractor, a 6x4 chassis and an 8x4 chassis, which can be produced into a variety of different models for different purposes. These two chassis can be produced into various models for different purposes, such as water sprinkler, sewage suction truck, garbage truck, road sweeper, dump truck, fire truck, refrigerated truck, caravan, tanker truck, etc., all of which are popular modification types of 371 chassis, and we have done all kinds of top modification for African customers by using this chassis in our factory, which has received wide acclaims from both African customers and customers in other regions. In recent years, after years of efforts, Sinotruk and 371 models have successfully gained the recognition of foreign friends.

Sinotruk Howo and 371HP are popular in Africa