1. Product Overview
HOWO Truck with Crane, also known as
Crane Truck,
Lorry Crane or
Loader Crane, is a professional specialized commercial vehicle. It perfectly integrates a full hydraulic crane system with a heavy-duty modified HOWO
Cargo Truck chassis. This truck-mounted crane is specially designed for lifting, lowering, loading and transporting heavy loads, combining outstanding road mobility and powerful lifting capability in one single unit.
The entire vehicle consists of four core structural parts: reliable truck chassis, standard cargo bed, hydraulic crane and stabilizer outriggers. We provide two mainstream crane types including hydraulic telescopic boom and knuckle boom to meet different site requirements. The lifting capacity covers small and medium-duty operation from 2 tons to 20 tons, while customized heavy-duty versions can reach over 100 tons for ultra-heavy engineering tasks. As a portable boom crane mounted on a reinforced truck body, it delivers stable and efficient material handling performance for various industrial scenarios.
2. Working Principle
The HOWO
Truck Mounted Crane adopts mature hydraulic transmission working principle. Driven by the truck chassis power system, the high-precision hydraulic system provides stable and continuous power output to realize hydraulic lifting, boom extending and retracting actions. Equipped with a 360° full rotation mechanism, the crane supports omnidirectional operation without dead angles, greatly improving working flexibility and efficiency.
Before heavy-load operation, the hydraulic stabilizer outriggers are fully extended to form a wide and firm supporting span, which effectively balances the vehicle body and avoids tilting during lifting work. Whether equipped with a telescopic boom or knuckle boom, the crane can flexibly adjust lifting height and working radius through precise hydraulic control, realizing safe and accurate lifting and moving of heavy materials. The whole working process is smooth, stable and easy to operate.
3. Daily Application Scenarios
Benefiting from its dual functional design and excellent mobile performance, the
Howo Crane Truck features wide application coverage, mainly including construction engineering, logistics cargo handling, municipal engineering and emergency rescue. It is widely used for building material transportation, steel loading and unloading, road maintenance, urban infrastructure construction, heavy goods distribution and field rescue operations.
Different from fixed cranes, this lorry crane has flexible driving performance and can quickly access various complex construction sites, rural roads and urban narrow working areas. It can complete integrated lifting and transportation tasks on site, becoming essential multifunctional equipment for engineering teams, logistics companies and municipal departments.
4. Comparison With Traditional Models
Compared with traditional ordinary cargo trucks and separate fixed cranes, the integrated HOWO truck with crane has obvious comprehensive advantages. Traditional working modes require separate deployment of transport trucks and lifting equipment, resulting in high procurement costs, low equipment utilization rate and tedious vehicle scheduling.
This HOWO crane truck realizes dual functions of lifting and transportation with high versatility, which greatly saves equipment investment and operating costs. It adopts a compact integrated structure, effectively saving parking and working space. In addition, traditional lifting equipment lacks stable supporting devices, while our truck is equipped with professional stabilizer outriggers to ensure stable and safe operation under full-load conditions. With superior flexible mobility, it can reach more working sites that traditional large equipment cannot access.
Howo Truck with Crane |
General | Chassis Brand | Sinotruk HOWO |
| Overall Dimension(L×W×H) | Approx 5995×2200×3200mm |
| GVW / Kerb Weight | 11995kg / approx 7500kg |
Cab | Cab Type | Single-row Wide-body Standard Cab |
| Cab Capacity | 3 seats (1 driver + 2 passengers) |
| Air Conditioner | Standard equipped |
| Power Windows | Standard equipped |
| Central Lock | Standard equipped |
| Audio & Entertainment System | Standard equipped |
Engine | Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Brand | Weichai / Sinotruk original matching engine |
| Rated Power | 160-190HP/118-140kW |
| Displacement | 3.0-4.5L |
| Emission Standard | Euro2/Euro3/Euro5/Euro6 optional |
Chassis Parameter | Drive Type | 4×2 |
| Transmission | 6/8-speed manual gearbox with PTO interface |
| Wheelbase/No.of axle | 3360mm / 2 axles (3815mm optional) |
| Tyre Specification | 7.50R16LT heavy-duty radial tires |
| Tyre Number | 6pcs + 1 spare tyre |
| Max Speed | 100km/h |
| Paint | Standard: white weather-resistant finish for cab and cargo box, yellow finish for crane jib |
Superstructure | Standard Rated Lifting Capacity | 5 tons (3.2/6.3 tons optional) |
| Crane Brand | XCMG (徐工) /domestic famous brand, imported brand optional |
| Crane Type | Telescopic straight boom truck mounted crane |
| Max Working Radius | ≥11m (for 5 tons model) |
| Max Lifting Height | ≥13m (for 5 tons model) |
| Hydraulic System | Domestic famous brand hydraulic pump & valves, working pressure 16-20MPa, stable operation, low noise |
| Control Mode | In-cab manual lever control + ground remote control (wireless remote control optional) |
| Outrigger System | 2/4 hydraulic outriggers, with safety interlock device, can be operated independently or simultaneously |
| Cargo Box Dimension | Approx 3500×2100×400mm (customizable) |
| Cargo Box Material | 3mm thick Q235B high-strength carbon steel, with reinforced side rails and anti-slip floor |
| Standard Accessories | Safety overload protection device, height limit device, anti-sway device, hydraulic oil tank with filter, emergency stop button, operation manual & maintenance kit |
| Anti-corrosion | Epoxy primer + weather-resistant finish paint, anti-rust treatment for all metal parts |
5. Vehicle Purchase Guide
Customers can select reasonable configurations according to actual working scenarios and load demands. For open construction sites and long-distance lifting work, the telescopic boom crane is recommended for its larger working radius and higher lifting height. For urban narrow sites, low-space operation and flexible material handling, the knuckle boom crane is the optimal choice.
In terms of tonnage selection, 2–20 ton models are suitable for most small and medium-duty daily operation, fully meeting conventional construction, logistics and municipal work needs. For ultra-heavy load engineering projects, customized 100+ ton heavy-duty models are available. All HOWO crane trucks are equipped with standard stabilizer outriggers to guarantee operational stability, with reliable chassis quality and low failure rate, suitable for long-term outdoor continuous work.
6. Operation and Maintenance
6.1 Standard Operation Specifications
Before starting work, inspect the truck chassis condition, hydraulic oil volume, pipeline tightness, crane boom integrity and outrigger flexibility to ensure no potential faults. During operation, all stabilizer outriggers must be fully extended to form a stable support. Operators shall strictly follow standard procedures, operate hydraulic lifting, extending and rotating actions smoothly and slowly, and strictly prohibit overload operation and violent manipulation to ensure construction safety.
6.2 Daily Maintenance Tips
Regularly check and replace hydraulic oil and filter elements to keep the hydraulic system clean and stably powered. Inspect crane boom connecting parts, hydraulic pipelines and outrigger structures regularly to prevent loosening, oil leakage and jamming. Clean dust and sundries on the equipment surface daily to reduce component wear. Standard daily maintenance can effectively reduce failure rate, prolong the service life of the vehicle and maintain long-term stable working performance.
7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is a HOWO truck with crane?
A1: It is a specialized vehicle integrating hydraulic crane and HOWO truck chassis, used for lifting, lowering and transporting heavy loads. It combines mobility and lifting capability for construction, logistics and utility work.
Q2: What boom types are available?
A2: Two optional boom types: hydraulic telescopic boom and hydraulic knuckle boom, adapting to different working space and operation requirements.
Q3: What is the lifting capacity range?
A3: Standard capacity is 2–20 tons for small and medium-duty work, and customized heavy-duty models can reach over 100 tons.
Q4: What are the core advantages of this crane truck?
A4: It features dual functions of lifting and transportation with high versatility, flexible mobility for various sites, compact structure to save cost and space, and stabilizer outriggers for stable and safe operation.
Q5: What are the main application scenarios?
A5: Widely applicable in construction, logistics handling, municipal engineering and emergency rescue fields.
Conclusion
The HOWO Truck with Crane is a high-versatility, cost-effective and multifunctional special engineering vehicle. Assembled with heavy-duty HOWO chassis, cargo bed, hydraulic crane and stabilizer outriggers, it supports 360° full rotation, hydraulic lifting and extending, realizing integrated lifting and transportation operation.
Compared with traditional single-function equipment, this crane truck effectively solves the problems of high investment, single usage and poor site adaptability. It features flexible mobility, compact structure, stable operation and high safety, perfectly matching construction, logistics, municipal engineering and emergency rescue working demands. With complete tonnage options and flexible boom configurations, it is a reliable and cost-effective mobile lifting solution for global customers.
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