HOWO MAX 400 8×4 9.7 m Tarpaulin Frame Cargo Truck with Aluminum Side Panels

The HOWO MAX 400 8×4 9.7 m Tarpaulin Frame Cargo Truck with Aluminum Side Panels is developed by SINOTRUK based on European design standards while incorporating distinctive Chinese styling. The truck’s grille takes inspiration from the Great Wall of China, one of the country’s most famous landmarks. Its optimized aerodynamic design features a streamlined body shape, a smooth upper cab profile, a curved windshield and air ducts on both sides. These features help achieve a drag coefficient as low as 0.49, compared with 0.52 for competing products, while improving the fuel efficiency of the MAX series by at least 2%.

Powerful and Modern Exterior Design

The HOWO MAX 400 8×4 9.7 m Tarpaulin Frame Cargo Truck with Aluminum Side Panels features a modern, robust and aerodynamic exterior. Its design emphasizes strength, contemporary styling and aerodynamic efficiency, supporting stable vehicle operation and improved fuel economy.

• Front grille: The lower grille design draws inspiration from the imposing walls of the Great Wall of China.
• Rear-view mirrors: The newly designed mirrors feature four-way electric adjustment to minimize blind spots.
• Headlight assembly: The distinctive, modern front lighting system features Bi-LED projector headlights, delivering excellent long-range illumination, improved nighttime visibility and high durability and reliability.
• Access steps: Three conveniently positioned steps are made of cast iron and feature anti-slip surfaces.
• Cabin suspension: The redesigned cabin suspension system features four large air-suspension bellows, each with a diameter of up to 140 mm, together with a transverse stabilizer bar to improve ride comfort.

Premium Interior of the HOWO MAX 400 8×4 9.7 m Tarpaulin Frame Cargo Truck with Aluminum Side Panels

The HOWO MAX 400 8×4 9.7 m Tarpaulin Frame Cargo Truck with Aluminum Side Panels features a European-style flat-floor cab with an interior height of 1,950 mm, providing ample space for drivers to move around comfortably. The dashboard and convenience features are arranged in a logical, ergonomic layout, allowing drivers to operate the controls with ease.

Advanced Comfort and Convenience Features

The truck is equipped with a comprehensive range of intelligent features and safety-related equipment to support drivers during operation, including:

• Multifunction steering wheel.
• 12.3-inch touchscreen display integrated with a 360-degree camera system.
• Smart Key system.
• Four large cab air-suspension bellows, each measuring 140 mm in diameter.
• Electric cab tilting.
• One-touch power windows.
• Heated mirrors and windshield, with four-way electric mirror adjustment.
• Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, MP3 and MP4 playback, FM radio, hands-free calling and CarbitLink connectivity.
• Exhaust brake, cruise control and automatic fuel pump.
• 220V, 1,500W power supply.
• Sleeper berth measuring up to 900 mm wide.

– Both the driver’s seat and the passenger seat feature air suspension.

– The premium driver’s seat offers multiple adjustment functions and air bladders that support the spine, helping protect driver comfort and well-being. It can be adjusted in multiple directions and also features seat ventilation for a more comfortable driving experience.

– The modern instrument cluster displays vehicle information clearly and intuitively, with an anti-glare design for nighttime visibility and clear readability during the day. Its functions can be conveniently controlled through the multifunction steering wheel.

In terms of safety and reliability, the vehicle has completed three crash tests under different conditions: high temperatures, high-altitude conditions, and cold, high-humidity conditions. These tests demonstrate the product’s adaptability to demanding operating environments across different regions.

Engine and Powertrain Configuration

The HOWO MAX 400 8×4 9.7 m Tarpaulin Frame Cargo Truck with Aluminum Side Panels is equipped with the MAN-technology MC11.40-50 engine, manufactured at a joint-venture facility with MAN Germany, reflecting high standards of engine quality and engineering. Incorporating advanced technologies, the engine meets the B10 service-life standard, with a major overhaul interval of up to 1.8 million km. Its high power output and substantial power reserve support starting, acceleration, overtaking and hill climbing.

The truck is paired with the HW25712XSTL gearbox, which has a high torque capacity of up to 2,500 N·m, supporting stable operation under demanding conditions. The gearbox features a range-shifting mechanism, allowing smoother, easier and more convenient gear changes.

Axle System

• Front axle: HF VGD71, with a load capacity of 7.1 tonnes.
• Rear axle: MCJ13JGY, built to German MAN engineering standards, offering high load-bearing capacity.

Cargo Body Specifications

• Cargo body type: 9.7 m tarpaulin frame cargo body with aluminum side panels.
• Overall dimensions (L × W × H): 12,170 × 2,500 × 3,950 mm.
• Internal cargo body dimensions: 9,700 × 2,360 × 2,520/880 mm.
• Floor frame: Steel construction.
• Cargo body compartments: Divided into four compartments.
• Cargo floor: 2.0 mm-thick flat steel sheet.
• Side panels: Eight side panels made of steel sheet.

Chassis System

The HOWO MAX 400 8×4 9.7 m Tarpaulin Frame Cargo Truck with Aluminum Side Panels features a chassis based on MAN TGA technology, combining lightweight construction, high durability and strong load-bearing capacity.

For further information about the HOWO MAX 400 8×4 9.7 m Tarpaulin Frame Cargo Truck with Aluminum Side Panels, including available policies and special offers, please contact us for detailed consultation.