What African Owners Really Say About Reliability

Sinotruk's big splash in Africa? It's all thanks to the guys actually using HOWO and SHACMAN trucks day in, day out. For buyers in Africa and Asia, it all comes down to whether a truck can be counted on – that's what makes or breaks their business. So, what's the buzz from African owners about these Chinese workhorses?

Word on the street is that Sinotruk trucks give you more than what you pay for. People say the HOWO is a machine that just keeps going, even when it's carrying too much weight on awful roads. One fleet manager in Tanzania who works in construction said, Our HOWO tippers aren't pretty, but they do the job, day after day. Just keep up with normal servicing and basic fixes, which is key when we're working in the middle of nowhere.

SHACMAN trucks get thumbs up for their tough parts and nice cabs. Lots of logistics guys like the MAN tech in the SHACMAN X3000 series, like the axles and how the engine's managed. They've seen better fuel economy and more stability on long trips. A transporter from Kenya mentioned, The SHACMAN does great going through the highlands. Getting parts isn't hard, and mechanics know these trucks, so we're not down for long.

Basically, African owners think Sinotruk’s dependability is because they’re practical, cheap, and easy to keep running. They pick these trucks because they’ve proven they can make money, even in tough places.