MAN TGX vs Sinotruk HOWO

The Sinotruk HOWO is the heavier machine, at 16.4 t against 9.35 t.

The MAN TGX is ahead on: narrower to transport. The Sinotruk HOWO is ahead on: lower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the MAN TGX 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	MAN TGX	Sinotruk HOWO
Kerb weight	9,350 kg	16,400 kg
Overall widthLower is better	2.499 m	2.5 m
Overall height (cab roof)Lower is better	3.394 m	3.24 m+5%

All specifications

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FigureMAN TGX Sinotruk HOWO

Dimensions

Overall width2.499 mcab width over wings2.5 m

Width across rear tyres2.47 mNot published

Overall height (cab roof)3.394 munladen; 3.318 m laden, GN cab3.24 m

Wheelbase3.3 m3.85 m

Tandem axle spacing1.4 mrear bogie spread1.35 m

Front overhang1.475 m1.48 m

Rear overhang0.7 m0.9 mlast axle to rear of chassis frame

Front axle to back of cab0.805 mNot published

Frame height at rear1.061 mNot published

Fifth wheel height1.37 munladen; 1.29 m ladenNot published

Fifth wheel position1.125 moptimum, forward of third axleNot published

Turning circle16.9 mkerb to kerb; 18.5 m wall to wallNot published

Overall lengthNot published8.776 m

Last axle to rear of bodyNot published2.096 m

Tipper body lengthNot published5.8 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

Rear trackNot published1.869 m

Weight

Kerb weight9,350 kg16,400 kg

GVW26,000 kgdesign and UK legalNot published

GCW44,000 kggross train weight, designNot published

Front axle load7,500 kg8,000 / 9,000 kg optional9,500 kgVGD95 drum-brake front axle, 9.5 t

Rear axle load21,000 kgdesign; 19,000 kg UK legal32,000 kgMCP16ZG double axles, 2 x 16 t

PayloadNot published41,000 kgmaker's payload mass

Engine

Engine modelMAN D26LFAF (D26)Sinotruk MC11.40-50

EmissionsEuro 6 (SCR, DPF)Euro V

Cylinders66

Displacement12.4 L10.5 L

Gross power510 PS at 1,800 rpm400 hp

Max torque2,600 Nmat 930-1,350 rpmNot published

Engine range430 / 470 / 510 PS (2,200 / 2,400 / 2,600 Nm)Not published

Transmission

Gearbox12-speed TipMatic automated, 12.26 DDHW19709XST 9-speed manual (9F/1R) + HW50 direct-coupled PTO

ClutchSingle plate, 430 mmNot published

Rear axle ratio3.08:15.92

Rear axlesSingle reduction, cross-axle and inter-axle diff locksMCP16ZG double axles, 2 x 16 t

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

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

Tyres

Tyres315/80 R22.5 steer and drive, 9.00 x 22.5 steel rims12.00R20

Service capacities

Fuel tank400 Lrectangular steel, right-hand side400 L

AdBlue tank60 LNot published

Performance

Top speedNot published85 km/h

Max gradeabilityNot published>35%

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: MAN TGX 6x4 Tractor chassis specification, MAN TGX 6x4TRAC / 09 - May 2022 (MAN Truck & Bus UK body builder site) · 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.

MAN TGXSinotruk HOWOSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.