Sinotruk

What Sinotruk does

Sinotruk is China's largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer and a globally significant exporter of commercial vehicles, engines, and parts. The company is state-owned, controlled by China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Co., Ltd. (CNHTC), and is dual-listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (SEHK:3808) and Shenzhen Stock Exchange (szse:000951). It operates a multi-brand portfolio — SITRAK (premium), HOWO (core workhorse), Hohan, Steyr, and Yellow River — covering light-duty through ultra-heavy commercial vehicles including dump trucks, tractor trucks, cargo trucks, mixer trucks, mining trucks (up to 90-ton capacity), specialty vehicles (fuel tankers, crane trucks, terminal tractors, refrigerated trucks), semi-trailers, and a complete parts catalog. Underlying technology includes proprietary in-house diesel engine series (WP10 9.726L, WP12 11.596L, D12 11.596L) with power outputs from 220kW to 360kW and emissions compliance from Euro II through Euro VI-equivalent standards (mechanical pump, common rail, SCR, and CR+DOC+DPF+Hi-SCR routes), plus proprietary front-axle and braking systems.

The business model is hardware-driven, generating revenue across four streams: heavy-duty truck sales (primary), engines and power systems (third-party and captive), parts and components, and customized special vehicles/chassis. Pricing is quote-based and factory-direct (no middlemen), with a 1-year / 60,000 km warranty. Go-to-market combines direct factory exports, a multi-tier global dealer network (240+ international dealers, 1,000+ sales/service outlets, 67 representative offices, 400+ overseas sales personnel, 450+ service/parts centers), and 28 knock-down (KD) assembly factories across 18 countries for localized production. This distribution architecture underwrites the company's "national vehicle export base" accreditation and 11-consecutive-year #1 ranking in China's heavy-duty truck industry, with 4+ million vehicles deployed across 110+ countries serving construction/mining, freight/logistics, and government/infrastructure customers.

Active strategic initiatives include intelligent driving integration through a ZYT (ZHUOYU Technology) partnership targeting European-market assisted driving and H1 2026 mass production of NOA-equipped trucks; geographic expansion via a Rwanda local assembly plant (targeted September 2027 production start) and Mongolia plant exploration focused on frost-resistant and mining vehicles; and Southeast Asia channel buildout via the Multi Ways Holdings dealership in Singapore.

Name

Sinotruk

Legal name

China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Co., Ltd.

Website

https://sinotrukinternation.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Sinotruk is China's largest heavy-duty truck manufacturer and global exporter, producing commercial vehicles, diesel engines, and parts across SITRAK, HOWO, and Hohan brands for construction, mining, and logistics customers across 110+ countries.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Heavy-Duty Commercial Vehicles

NAICS

Heavy Duty Truck Manufacturing (33612), Motor Vehicle Transmission and Power Train Parts Manufacturing (336350)

SIC

Motor Vehicle Parts & Accessories (3714), Construction, Mining & Materials Handling Machinery & Equip (3530)

akta.pro primary industry

Class 7–8 Heavy-Duty Truck & Tractor Manufacturing (IMACABAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mining & Quarry Haulage Vehicle Manufacturing (Dump Trucks/Haulers) (IMACAFAC), Class 4–6 Medium-Duty Truck Manufacturing (IMACABAB), Class 1–3 Commercial Trucks (Light/Medium Duty) Manufacturing (IMACABAA)

Keywords

• Heavy-duty trucks
• Commercial vehicles
• Diesel engines
• Mining trucks
• Specialty vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Hong Kong

HQ country

Hong Kong SAR China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Heavy Duty Truck Sales: Sinotruk generates primary revenue from manufacturing and selling a comprehensive range of heavy-duty trucks including dump trucks, tractor trucks, cargo trucks, mixer trucks, and special purpose vehicles. Products range from light to heavy loads covering short-distance to long-distance transportation and engineering applications.
2. Engines and Power Systems: Production and sale of diesel engines including WP10, WP12, and D12 series engines to third-party vehicle manufacturers and for internal use in Sinotruk vehicles.
3. Parts and Components: Sale of spare parts, engine components, cabin assemblies, axle parts, and transmission components through extensive parts distribution network.
4. Special Vehicles and Chassis: Customized special trucks and chassis for specific industrial applications including mining, construction, and municipal services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Sinotruk designs, manufactures, and sells heavy-duty commercial vehicles under multiple brands including HOWO, SITRAK, Hohan, Steyr, and Yellow River. Its product range spans dump trucks, tractor trucks, cargo trucks, mixer trucks, mining trucks, light trucks, specialty vehicles (fuel tankers, water tankers, crane trucks, terminal tractors), and semi-trailers. The company also produces proprietary WP10, WP12, and D12 series diesel engines and supplies parts and components through an extensive global distribution network serving 110+ countries.

Product overview

Sinotruk is a comprehensive commercial vehicle manufacturer and exporter owned by China National Heavy Duty Truck Group Co., Ltd. (CNHTC), offering a multi-brand portfolio including SITRAK (premium heavy-duty), HOWO (core heavy-duty), Hohan, and Steyr brands. The company provides a full range of trucks and commercial vehicles from light-duty to heavy-duty categories, spanning dump trucks, tractor trucks, cargo trucks, mixer trucks, special trucks (fuel tankers, water tankers, crane trucks, garbage trucks, terminal tractors), light trucks, semi-trailers, and mining trucks. Supporting these vehicle products are Sinotruk's own engine series (WP10, WP12, D12 diesel engines) and extensive parts/components catalog. The company exports to over 110 countries with 4+ million vehicles globally, supported by 1,000+ sales/service outlets, 400+ international dealers, and 28 KD assembly factories across 18 countries. Products are distributed through official channels including Sinotruk International for global exports.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Sinotruk HOWO 6x4 Dump Truck Heavy-duty dump truck with multiple engine options ranging from 300HP to 430HP, available with various cab series (HW, V7, H77L, T7H, TX, C7), featuring cargo body lengths of 5400mm-6300mm. Designed for construction and mining applications requiring high payload transport.
• Sino Truck SITRAK C7H 8x4 Tipper 8x4 drive type tipper with engine power 310-440HP, available cab options C7H-P (525MM) and C7H-M (749MM single bunk), rear axle 16T+16T configuration, up-body configuration 18-28CBM. Premium heavy-duty tipper under the SITRAK sub-brand.
• HOWO 90 Tons Mining Dump Truck Large-capacity mining dump truck (model ZZ590HV384KB3B) powered by WP12.430E201 engine delivering 430HP (Euro II), featuring HW7D Mining Cab with AC, HW21712 12-speed transmission, and 32CBM cargo box capacity for heavy mining operations.
• Howo Mining Dump Truck 70 Tons Mining dump truck (model ZZ5707V3840CJ) with LHD 6x4 drive configuration, D12.42 420HP engine (Euro II), 70-ton loading capacity, 5800x3100x1600mm cargo body, and HYVA 196 hydraulic cylinder system.
• HOWO 90 Tons Mining Water Truck 90-ton capacity mining water truck with 40CBM water tank, featuring pump system, front spray and rear sprinkle capabilities, rear operation platform and high-pressure water gun for dust suppression in mining environments.
• Sinotruk HOWO Crane Truck Heavy-duty crane truck available in 4X2/6X4/8X4 configurations with 290HP-371HP engines, featuring 10-ton XCMG brand crane and 7200x2300x800mm cargo body for construction and lifting applications.
• Sinotruk HOWO 10CBM Fuel Tanker Light Truck Light fuel tanker truck with 10CBM elliptical tank capacity, WP10.300E22 300HP engine (EURO II), featuring high pressure oil pump and automatic refueling system for fuel distribution operations.
• Hova Terminal Tractor Truck Terminal tractor truck for port and logistics operations with 4x2 drive, WD615.62 266HP engine, featuring JSK36DV3 fifth wheel with 26,000kg maximum loading capacity for container handling.
• Fuel Tanker Trailer 50,000L carbon steel fuel transport semi-trailer with 3 compartments, CARRY 13T three-axle configuration, JOST landing gear and kingpin, featuring dual air brake system with WABCO brake valve.
• Fuel Tank Semi Trailer Semi-trailer with 30-60CBM tank capacity, 5mm tank shell thickness, 1-7 compartments available, featuring gravity top loading and ball valve discharge system for fuel transport.
• Cargo Semi Trailer Container cargo semi-trailer with 60-ton loading capacity, 2-3 axle options, featuring removable sidewall (800mm height), JOST kingpin and landing gear, and FUWA brand axles for general cargo transport.
• Container Semi Trailer Container semi-trailer designed for 20ft and 40ft containers with 12-twist lock sets, 60-ton loading capacity, and 12500x2500x1620mm dimensions.
• WP10 Series Diesel Engine Diesel engine series with 9.726L displacement, power range 220-280kW (300-380HP), rated torque up to 1650 N.m, available with mechanical pump or common rail + SCR technology, suitable for 6x4 tractor trucks. Sold both internally for Sinotruk vehicles and externally to third-party manufacturers.
• WP12 Series Diesel Engine Heavy-duty diesel engine series with 11.596L displacement, power range 276-360kW (375-490HP), maximum torque up to 2300 N.m, supporting mechanical pump, common rail, common rail + SCR, and CR+DOC+DPF+Hi-SCR technology routes meeting Euro VI-equivalent standards. Sold both internally and to external manufacturers.
• D12 Series Diesel Engine Vertical inline water-cooled diesel engine with 11.596L displacement, rated power 265-301kW (361-410HP) at 1500-2000 rpm, maximum torque 1820 Nm at 1100-1400 rpm, featuring direct injection and 17:1 compression ratio for heavy-duty applications.
• Steering Front Axle (Non-Driving) Series Front axle product line including light truck, medium truck, heavy truck, and mining truck series. Features include independently-developed disc brakes, maintenance-free wheel-end bearings, automatic brake clearance adjustment, and electronic limit wear alarm device. Sold to vehicle manufacturers.
• HOWO Light Dump Truck 4x2 light dump truck with 95-140HP engine options, 5-12 ton loading capacity, featuring WLY6T transmission and ventral lifting cargo body system for urban and light construction applications.
• Refrigerated Light Truck Light truck with RV580 refrigerated body, achieving 4900W cooling at 2°C and 2520W at -18°C under 38°C ambient, featuring YUNNEI engine with 116HP power and 4150x2200x2200mm cargo body for cold chain logistics.
• HOWO Overhead Working Truck Overhead working truck with 22000mm working height, 1000kg max lifting capacity, featuring three-arm hydraulic cylinder system for elevated maintenance and utility operations.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 4 million Sinotruk commercial vehicles currently serving global markets
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and strategic.

• ZYT (ZHUOYU Technology)coreTechnology or Integration · 29 May 2026ZYT officially inaugurated its European headquarters in Braunschweig, Germany, and announced a project with Sinotruk to deliver intelligent assisted driving technologies for European commercial vehicles. This partnership supports Sinotruk's expansion into intelligent driving capabilities for the European market.
• ZYT (ZHUOYU Technology)coreTechnology or Integration · 16 January 2026ZYT partnered with Sinotruk (along with XCMG and SHACMAN) to bring ZYT-powered heavy trucks to mass production in the first half of 2026, targeting Navigate on Highway (NOA) driving capabilities for heavy-duty commercial vehicles.
• Multi Ways Holdings LimitedcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 12 January 2026Multi Ways Holdings ordered 62 Sinotruk vehicles valued at approximately S$8.24 million (US$6.4 million) and simultaneously entered into a one-year Sinotruk dealership agreement with Cycle & Carriage Ventures Pte Ltd, appointing MWG as a non-exclusive dealer to sell and retail Sinotruk products in Singapore.
• Shandong Heavy Industry GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 17 September 2025Sinotruk participates in Shandong Heavy Industry Group's exhibitions and initiatives, including Mining Indonesia 2025 where equipment handover ceremonies were conducted for Indonesian companies and new cooperative agreements were signed covering product supply, technology cooperation, and localized services.
• ZYT (ZHUOYU Technology)coreTechnology or IntegrationZYT has partnerships with five of China's six largest truck manufacturers including SINOTRUK for highway-based truck driving systems that can deliver low single-digit fuel savings.
• Cycle & Carriage Ventures Pte LtdstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCycle & Carriage Ventures Pte Ltd appointed Multi Ways Holdings as a non-exclusive dealer for Sinotruk products in Singapore, providing dealer authorization and support.
• Asia Machinery Investments LtdstrategicChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAsia Machinery Investments is the official distributor and future assembler of Sinotruk (HOWO) vehicles in Rwanda, planning to establish a local assembly plant in Kayonza District expected to begin production around September 2027.
• Mongolia GovernmentstrategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerSinotruck Group agreed to explore establishing a vehicle manufacturing plant in Mongolia following meetings between Mongolian officials and company representatives. The planned facility will focus on local assembly of frost-resistant medium and heavy-duty trucks and specialized mining vehicles.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• Tata Motors: Tata Motors is India's largest commercial vehicle manufacturer with growing presence in Africa and Southeast Asia, making it a comparable emerging-market HDT competitor to Sinotruk's export footprint in price-sensitive geographies.

Others

• Weichai Power: Weichai Power is a leading Chinese heavy-duty engine and powertrain supplier and a strategic ecosystem participant for Sinotruk, supplying complementary drivetrain components to multiple truck OEMs competing with Sinotruk.

Direct peers

• Beiben Trucks: Beiben (Inner Mongolia First Machinery Group) is a Chinese heavy-duty and mining truck specialist competing in the same mining, construction, and special-vehicle segments where Sinotruk HOWO/SITRAK brands operate.
• Shacman: Shacman (Shaanxi Automobile Holding Group) is a direct Chinese heavy-duty truck rival also owned by Shandong Heavy Industry Group, competing head-to-head with Sinotruk in dump trucks, mining trucks, and export markets through shared parent distribution channels.
• Dongfeng Motor: Dongfeng is a major Chinese state-owned commercial vehicle manufacturer with a broad heavy- and medium-duty truck portfolio, directly competing with Sinotruk in domestic fleet sales and emerging-market exports.
• SAIC Hongyan: SAIC Hongyan is a Chinese heavy-duty truck maker under SAIC Motor focused on premium HDTs and special-purpose vehicles, competing with Sinotruk in domestic fleet sales and in select export markets.
• FAW Jiefang: FAW Jiefang is one of China's largest heavy-duty truck manufacturers and a direct competitor to Sinotruk in domestic medium- and heavy-duty segments, with its own export push into Russia, Africa, and Southeast Asia.

Broad incumbents

• Volvo Trucks: Volvo Trucks is a global premium heavy-duty truck incumbent with leadership in safety and electrification, competing with Sinotruk in international fleet tenders and defining the technology benchmark in target export markets.
• Daimler Truck Holding AG: Daimler Truck (Mercedes-Benz, Freightliner, Fuso, Western Star) is a global incumbent in heavy-duty trucks setting the premium benchmark that Sinotruk's SITRAK brand targets, while competing in Asia via Fuso.
• PACCAR Inc. PACCAR (Kenworth, Peterbilt, DAF) is a global heavy-duty truck incumbent with a strong premium and parts ecosystem, representing the kind of integrated OEM Sinotruk aspires to compete with via the SITRAK premium brand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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