HOWO · HOWO A7
HOWO A7 420 6x4 Tractor
Port container haulage · Long-distance interstate freight · Heavy machinery transport
A benchmark long-haul unit. The 420 hp D12 engine is the reason this configuration holds value well in West Africa.
This is a model reference, not a stock listing. Specifications describe how this model is built in general and vary by production year and configuration. Verify against the vehicle nameplate on any actual unit. To see what is on our yard now, go to Inventory.
Factory specification
| Brand | HOWO |
|---|---|
| Series | HOWO A7 |
| Body type | Tractor unit |
| Drive type | 6x4 |
| Chassis code | ZZ4257V3247N1B |
| Engine | Sinotruk D12.42-30 |
| Output | 420 hp |
| Displacement | 11.596 L |
| Peak torque | 1,820 Nm |
| Emissions | Euro 2 / Euro 3 |
| Transmission | HW19710 or HW18710, 10-speed manual |
| Front axle | HF9, 9,000 kg |
| Rear axle | HC16 / MCY13, 16,000 kg x 2 |
| Tyres | 12.00R20 or 315/80R22.5, 10 + 1 spare |
| Gross vehicle weight | 25,000 kg |
| Gross combination weight | 40,000 kg |
| Wheelbase | 3,225 mm |
| Fifth wheel | 90# |
| Cabin | A7 high-roof sleeper |
Chassis code shown where confirmed from a reliable source. Emissions and axle specification vary by production batch and destination market.
Where this model is used
Demand notes below reflect what buyers in each market actually ask for, based on our own sourcing experience and published market information. They are guidance, not a guarantee that a unit will clear customs.
Nigeria
Strong demand for Apapa port container haulage and long-distance runs to Kano and Abuja. Needs pulls above 50 tonnes.
Ghana
Used for mine-to-port haulage and equipment mobilisation, typically paired with a tipper or lowbed semi-trailer.
See our market pages for the import rules that apply: Nigeria, Ghana.
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