Freightliner Cascadia vs Sinotruk HOWO

The Sinotruk HOWO is the heavier machine, at 16.4 t against 8.2 t.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Freightliner Cascadia and the Sinotruk HOWO drawn to the same scale from their dimension drawings.

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At a glance

Bold is the machine ahead on each figure, with its lead.

Figure	Freightliner Cascadia	Sinotruk HOWO
Kerb weight	8,200 kg	16,400 kg

All specifications

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Differences only(43)

FigureFreightliner Cascadia Sinotruk HOWO

Dimensions

Bumper to back of cab (BBC)2.946 mNot published

Sleeper roof optionsMid-Roof XT 48 in, 60 in, 72 in; Raised Roof 60 in, 72 inNot published

Max wheel cut50°up toNot published

Overall lengthNot published8.776 m

Front overhangNot published1.48 m

Tandem axle spacingNot published1.35 m

Rear overhangNot published0.9 mlast axle to rear of chassis frame

Last axle to rear of bodyNot published2.096 m

Tipper body lengthNot published5.8 m

Overall height (cab roof)Not published3.24 m

Overall heightNot published3.33 m

Frame height at frontNot published1.17 mground to top of frame, unladen

Cab height above frameNot published2.07 m

Overall widthNot published2.5 m

Rear trackNot published1.869 m

Dimensions (Australian build, Cascadia 126)

Cab height3.03 mday cab; heights exclude aero deviceNot published

Wheelbase4.425 m6x4 day cab, standard tare-mass vehicle3.85 m

Kerb weight8,200 kg16,400 kg

Gross vehicle weight26,000 kg6x4, Australia rating; 24 t New ZealandNot published

Engine

Engine modelDetroit Gen 5 DD13370-525 HP, 1,250-1,850 lb-ftSinotruk MC11.40-50

Gross power370-525 HP400 hp

Max torqueup to 1,850 lb-ftNot published

EmissionsNot publishedEuro V

CylindersNot published6

DisplacementNot published10.5 L

Transmission

TransmissionDetroit DT12 On-Highway Series 12-speed automated manual (DT12-HE, DT12-HL); Eaton Cummins Endurant 12-speedNot published

Front axleDetroit or Meritor 12k, 12.5k, 13.3k, 14.7k; Hendrickson Steertek NXT 12.5k, 13.3kNot published

Rear axleDetroit single 20k, 23k and tandem 40k; Meritor single 20k, 23k and tandem 40k, 46kNot published

GearboxNot publishedHW19709XST 9-speed manual (9F/1R) + HW50 direct-coupled PTO

Rear axle ratioNot published5.92

Rear axlesNot publishedMCP16ZG double axles, 2 x 16 t

SuspensionNot publishedfront and rear multi-leaf springs (11/12)

Chassis frameNot publisheddouble-layer frame (8+8/300)

Weight

PayloadNot published41,000 kgmaker's payload mass

Front axle loadNot published9,500 kgVGD95 drum-brake front axle, 9.5 t

Rear axle loadNot published32,000 kgMCP16ZG double axles, 2 x 16 t

Tyres

TyresNot published12.00R20

Performance

Top speedNot published85 km/h

Max gradeabilityNot published>35%

Service capacities

Fuel tankNot published400 L

Cab

CabNot publishedHOWO TX-F, one sleeper berth, A/C, manual tilt, four-point hydraulic suspension

Cab exterior lengthNot published2.28 mTX-F cab

Cab exterior widthNot published2.24 m

Sources: Freightliner Cascadia specifications page (USA) · Sinotruk HOWO-TX 6x4 Dumper brochure (Sinotruk International download centre, 2025-09-01)

Drawn to scale

Side views measured off each maker's dimension drawing, front edges and ground lined up.

Freightliner CascadiaSinotruk HOWOSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.