Mercedes-Benz Arocs vs Sinotruk HOWO

The Sinotruk HOWO is the heavier machine, at 16.4 t against 9.48 t.

The Sinotruk HOWO is ahead on: lifts or carries more, bigger fuel tank, lower to transport.

Below, every figure both makers publish sits side by side, with the Mercedes-Benz Arocs 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	Mercedes-Benz Arocs	Sinotruk HOWO
Kerb weight	9,477 kg	16,400 kg
PayloadHigher is better	16,223 kg	41,000 kg+153%
Fuel tankHigher is better	390 L	400 L+3%
Overall height (cab roof)Lower is better	3.53 m	3.24 m+8%
Overall length	9.905 m	8.776 m

All specifications

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Differences only(39)

FigureMercedes-Benz Arocs Sinotruk HOWO

Dimensions

Overall length9.905 m8.776 m

Overall width2.5 m2.5 m

Overall height (cab roof)3.53 mtotal height incl. air intake3.24 m

Wheelbase4.8 mfront axle to first rear axle3.85 m

Tandem axle spacing1.35 m1.35 m

Front overhang1.5 m1.48 m

Rear overhang1.95 mframe overhang behind last axle0.9 mlast axle to rear of chassis frame

Front track2.07 mNot published

Rear track1.804 m1.869 m

Frame height at front1.016 mladen; 1.107 m unladen1.17 mground to top of frame, unladen

Frame height at rear1.022 mladen; 1.081 m unladenNot published

Ground clearance0.312 mat rear; 0.317 m at frontNot published

Turning circle22 mNot published

Last axle to rear of bodyNot published2.096 m

Tipper body lengthNot published5.8 m

Overall heightNot published3.33 m

Cab height above frameNot published2.07 m

Weight

Kerb weight9,477 kg16,400 kg

GVW33,000 kgNot published

GCW68,000 kgmanufacturer's gross combination massNot published

Front axle load8,000 kgmanufacturer's rating9,500 kgVGD95 drum-brake front axle, 9.5 t

Rear axle load26,000 kgtandem, manufacturer's rating32,000 kgMCP16ZG double axles, 2 x 16 t

Payload16,223 kgat permissible mass41,000 kgmaker's payload mass

Engine

Engine modelMercedes-Benz OM 460, inline 6Sinotruk MC11.40-50

EmissionsEuro IIIEuro V

Cylinders66

Displacement12.8 L10.5 L

Gross power290 kW (394 hp)at 1,600 rpm400 hp

Max torque1,900 Nmat 1,100 rpmNot published

Transmission

GearboxG 330-12/11.63-0.77, Mercedes PowerShift 3, 12-speedHW19709XST 9-speed manual (9F/1R) + HW50 direct-coupled PTO

ClutchSingle-disc clutchNot published

Rear axle ratioi = 4.3335.92

Rear axlesCrown wheel 300, planetary hub reduction, 2 x 13.4 tMCP16ZG 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 R 22.5 on 9.00x22.5 rims, front and rear12.00R20

Service capacities

Fuel tank390 Lleft, steel400 L

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: Mercedes-Benz Arocs 5 3340 6x4 technical specifications, version 01/2020 (Tecnica Industrial, Mozambique) · 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.

Mercedes-Benz ArocsSinotruk HOWOSame scale, front edges and ground lined up.

Mercedes-Benz Arocs vs Sinotruk HOWO: questions

Which is bigger, the Mercedes-Benz Arocs or Sinotruk HOWO?

By operating weight the Sinotruk HOWO is the biggest at 16.4 t, then the Mercedes-Benz Arocs at 9.48 t.

Which lifts or carries more, the Mercedes-Benz Arocs or Sinotruk HOWO?

The Sinotruk HOWO: Mercedes-Benz Arocs 16,223 kg, Sinotruk HOWO 41,000 kg (payload), a 153% difference.

Which has the bigger fuel tank, the Mercedes-Benz Arocs or Sinotruk HOWO?

The Sinotruk HOWO: Mercedes-Benz Arocs 390 L, Sinotruk HOWO 400 L (fuel tank), a 3% difference.

Where do these figures come from?

Each model's own published spec sheet or brochure, linked under the table. Builds differ by market and year, so confirm the figures for a particular machine with its dealer.

Can I rent or buy these machines in the UAE?

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