HOWO TH7 350 8×4 9.7 m Tarpaulin Frame Cargo Truck with Lift-Up Side Panels

The HOWO TH7 350 8×4 9.7 m Tarpaulin Frame Cargo Truck with Lift-Up Side Panels is a new model in SINOTRUK’s HOWO MAN TH7 truck series. It inherits the outstanding features of the TH7 cab and is equipped with a new-generation MAN-engineered powertrain, transmission and axle system.

With a payload capacity in the 16–19-tonne segment, the HOWO TH7 350 8×4 is designed to meet a wide range of transportation requirements, including long-distance, hilly and mixed-route operations.

Exterior Design of the HOWO TH7 350 8×4 9.7 m Tarpaulin Frame Cargo Truck with Lift-Up Side Panels

The truck features a distinctive, attractive exterior design incorporating the following highlights:

• Headlight Assembly: The square Full LED headlight assembly is a first for SINOTRUK truck models in the Vietnamese market. It delivers high illumination, low power consumption, durability and reliable performance.
• Grille: The V-shaped grille features three horizontal chrome-plated accents and multiple aerodynamic grooves. Its robust, modern design reflects HOWO’s distinctive styling.
• Brand Identification: The SINOTRUK triangular logo is positioned on the front grille, while the TH7 model designation is displayed on the driver’s door.
• Grille-Mounted Grab Handle: A grab handle is provided on the grille to facilitate inspection and maintenance.
• Rear-View Mirrors: The mirror system follows the design used on the A7 and T7H models. The mirrors feature four-way electric adjustment and heating.
• Electric Cab Tilting: The cab is equipped with an electric lifting and lowering system.
• Cab Suspension: The cab suspension system uses four air springs, with two at the front and two at the rear.

Interior Design and Comfort

The cab and interior have been completely redesigned with a modern, sophisticated and refined style, delivering an enhanced driving experience.

• Premium Air-Suspension Driver’s Seat: The TH7 driver’s seat features an advanced air-suspension system with air cushions supporting the back and spine. Multiple adjustment settings allow drivers to customize the seating position to their individual needs.
• Spacious Cab: The cab offers one of the largest interior spaces in its segment, with an interior height of nearly 2 metres from the floor to the cab roof. The low cab floor provides additional space and allows occupants to move around comfortably.
• Central Control Panel: The redesigned control panel retains the functions available on the T7H and A7 models, while repositioning the parking brake and trailer brake control to a higher position. It also features a new touchscreen LCD display and an upgraded instrument cluster showing forward and reverse gear selection, vehicle speed and safety warnings.
• Multifunction Steering Wheel: The newly designed four-spoke steering wheel provides a comfortable grip and integrates multiple controls, including volume adjustment, Bluetooth phone connectivity, instrument cluster controls, LCD display controls and cruise control.

Engine, Transmission and Axle Systems

MC07H Engine

• Engine model: MC07H.35-50 (350 hp), four-stroke, six-cylinder inline diesel engine with turbocharging.
• Built using MAN-standard technology and advanced materials for high durability and reliable performance.
• B10 engine service life: up to 1.5 million km.

HW13709XSTC2L Transmission

• Aluminium-alloy transmission housing, with 9 forward gears and 1 reverse gear.
• Maximum input torque: 1,350 N·m.
• The transmission features helical gears, two countershafts and synchronizers. Its design enables smoother gear changes and responsive vehicle operation. The aluminium housing also provides improved heat dissipation, durability and operational stability.

MAN-Engineered Axle System

• Front axle: HF VGD71, with a load capacity of up to 7.1 tonnes.
• Rear axle: MAN-engineered MCJ11BGY hub-reduction-free axle, with a load capacity of up to 11 tonnes.

Cargo Body Specifications

• Internal cargo body dimensions (L × W × H): 9,700 × 2,360 × 830/2,530 mm.
• Steel floor frame structure.
• Cargo body divided into four sections.
• Flat steel floor plate, 2.0 mm thick.
• Exterior side panels clad in 0.6 mm corrugated stainless steel.

Additional Systems

Suspension System

• Front suspension: Dependent suspension with multi-leaf springs, hydraulic shock absorbers and a stabilizer bar; 9 spring leaves.
• Rear suspension: Dependent suspension with multi-leaf springs and a stabilizer bar; 12 spring leaves.

Other Equipment

• Tires: 12R22.5 steel-belted tires.
• Fuel tank: 600-litre aluminium-alloy tank with a protective cover.
• Chassis: Double-layer 8+4 chassis structure made from SINOTRUK’s special high-strength steel.
• Front and rear stabilizer braces: These braces help maintain chassis and frame stability, particularly at high speeds and on difficult roads. By reducing forces transmitted to the chassis, axle braces and associated components, the system helps improve vehicle stability and extend the service life of axle-brace bushings, support bushings and chassis components.

Warranty

3-year unlimited-kilometre warranty

VIMID provides a 3-year unlimited-kilometre warranty for the HOWO MAN T7H, HOWO MAN TH7 and SITRAK G7 truck series.