1. Product Overview
4×4 HOWO Truck with Crane, also known as Truck with Crane,
Crane Truck,
Lorry Crane or
Loader Crane, is a professional specialized off-road multifunctional engineering vehicle. It perfectly integrates a full hydraulic crane system with a heavy-duty modified 4×4 HOWO all-wheel-drive truck chassis. This truck-mounted crane is specially designed for lifting, lowering, loading and transporting heavy loads, integrating superior cross-country mobility and powerful lifting capability in one single unit.
This 4×4
Howo Crane Truck is equipped with a portable hydraulic boom crane mounted on a reinforced heavy-duty truck chassis. It adopts either hydraulic telescopic boom or knuckle boom to lift and move various heavy materials, delivering outstanding flexible and cross-country working performance for construction, logistics and utility projects. The complete vehicle structure consists of four core components: 4×4 all-wheel-drive truck chassis, cargo bed, hydraulic crane (telescopic / knuckle boom optional), and hydraulic stabilizer outriggers.
The lifting capacity covers small and medium-duty operation ranging from 2 tons to 20 tons, fully meeting most daily working demands. Custom heavy-duty models can reach over 100 tons for ultra-heavy industrial lifting tasks. With dual functions of lifting and transportation and professional 4×4 off-road performance, the 4×4 HOWO crane truck features ultra-high versatility and wide adaptability for complex road conditions.
2. Working Principle
The 4×4 HOWO
Truck Mounted Crane adopts mature hydraulic transmission working principle. The high-performance 4×4 chassis provides stable and strong power to drive the full hydraulic system, realizing precise hydraulic lifting, boom extension, retraction and 360° full continuous rotation. Operators can freely adjust the lifting height and working radius according to different working conditions and road environments to complete accurate and efficient material handling.
Before heavy-load operation, the hydraulic stabilizer outriggers are fully extended to form a wide and stable supporting span, greatly improving vehicle balance and ensuring stable and safe operation under full-load conditions and complex terrain. Whether equipped with a telescopic straight boom or folding knuckle boom, the crane runs smoothly with low failure rate, supporting long-time continuous outdoor and cross-country operation.
3. Daily Application Scenarios
Thanks to its dual functions of lifting and transportation, superior 4×4 off-road mobility and reliable load-carrying capacity, the 4×4 HOWO crane truck is widely applied in construction, logistics, municipal engineering and emergency rescue fields, especially suitable for harsh and inaccessible working sites.
It is commonly used for remote area construction, mountain road engineering, field equipment installation, building material transportation, steel handling, roadside maintenance, urban infrastructure construction and field emergency rescue work. Different from ordinary two-wheel-drive crane trucks, the 4×4 all-wheel-drive design enables the vehicle to pass muddy, rugged, mountainous and unpaved roads, realizing mobile lifting and transportation tasks in complex working environments that ordinary vehicles cannot reach.
4. Comparison With Traditional Models
Compared with traditional ordinary 2WD crane trucks and separate fixed cranes, the integrated 4×4 HOWO truck with crane has obvious comprehensive advantages. Traditional working modes require separate trucks for transportation and separate cranes for lifting, resulting in high procurement costs, low equipment utilization and complicated vehicle scheduling. Ordinary two-wheel-drive crane trucks are limited to flat urban roads and cannot adapt to harsh off-road terrain.
This 4×4 HOWO crane truck integrates lifting and transportation in one vehicle with extremely high versatility. It adopts a compact integrated structure, saving working space and reducing overall operating costs. Equipped with professional stabilizer outriggers, it ensures safer and more stable heavy-load operation. Most importantly, the 4×4 all-wheel-drive system provides stronger trafficability and cross-country performance, allowing the vehicle to quickly reach various complex, remote and rugged working sites that traditional vehicles cannot access, greatly expanding the working scope.
4*4 Howo Truck with Crane |
General | Chassis Brand | Sinotruk HOWO |
| Overall Dimension(L×W×H) | Approx 9000×2500×3800mm |
| GVW / Kerb Weight | 18000kg / approx 12000kg |
Cab | Cab Type | High-roof Sleeper Cab (Row-and-a-half) |
| Cab Capacity | 3 seats (1 driver + 2 passengers) with rear sleeper berth |
| Air Conditioner | Standard equipped |
| Power Windows | Standard equipped |
| Central Lock | Standard equipped |
| Audio & Entertainment System | Standard equipped |
Engine | Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Engine Brand | Weichai / Sinotruk original matching engine |
| Rated Power | 240-280HP/177-206kW |
| Displacement | 9.7-10L |
| Emission Standard | Euro2/Euro3/Euro5/Euro6 optional |
Chassis Parameter | Drive Type | 4×4 All-wheel Drive (2 axles) |
| Transmission | Sinotruk 10-speed / Fast 10-speed manual gearbox with PTO interface, matched with 2-speed transfer case for all-wheel drive |
| Wheelbase/No.of axle | 5000mm / 2 axles (5800mm optional) |
| Tyre Specification | 10.00R20 heavy-duty off-road radial tires |
| Tyre Number | 6pcs + 1 spare tyre |
| Max Speed | 90km/h |
| Gradeability | ≥40% (all-wheel drive mode) |
| Paint | Standard: white weather-resistant finish for cab and cargo box, yellow finish for crane jib |
Superstructure | Standard Rated Lifting Capacity | 8 tons (6.3/10 tons optional) |
| Crane Brand | XCMG (徐工) /domestic famous brand, imported brand optional |
| Crane Type | Telescopic straight boom truck mounted crane, full hydraulic 360° continuous rotation |
| Max Working Radius | ≥15m (for 8 tons model) |
| Max Lifting Height | ≥18m (for 8 tons model) |
| Hydraulic System | Domestic famous brand hydraulic pump & valves, working pressure 16-20MPa, stable operation, low noise, with overload protection |
| Control Mode | In-cab manual lever control + ground remote control (wireless remote control optional) |
| Outrigger System | 4 hydraulic outriggers, with safety interlock device, can be operated independently or simultaneously, with automatic leveling function optional |
| Cargo Box Dimension | Approx 5500×2400×400mm (customizable) |
| Cargo Box Material | 3mm thick Q235B high-strength carbon steel, with reinforced side rails and anti-slip floor |
| Standard Accessories | Safety overload protection device, height limit device, anti-sway device, hydraulic oil tank with filter, emergency stop button, operation manual & maintenance kit |
| Anti-corrosion | Epoxy primer + weather-resistant finish paint, anti-rust treatment for all metal parts |
5. Vehicle Purchase Guide
Customers can select suitable configurations according to actual working requirements and road conditions. For open construction sites, long-distance lifting and high-altitude operation on flat roads, the telescopic boom crane is recommended for longer working radius and higher lifting height. For urban narrow sites, complex working conditions and flexible operation in limited spaces, the knuckle boom crane is the ideal choice.
For conventional light and medium cargo handling and engineering tasks, 2–20 ton models fully meet daily operation needs. For ultra-heavy load projects, customized 100+ ton heavy-duty versions are available. Adopting professional 4×4 all-wheel-drive HOWO chassis, this vehicle features strong power, excellent off-road performance and high durability, very suitable for customers who need to carry out lifting and transportation work in mountainous, rural, muddy and other complex road environments.
6. Operation and Maintenance
6.1 Standard Operation Specifications
Before operation, inspect the 4×4 chassis condition, cargo bed status, hydraulic oil level, crane boom integrity and outrigger flexibility to ensure no abnormal faults. During operation, fully extend all stabilizer outriggers to ensure stable vehicle support. Strictly follow standard operating procedures, operate hydraulic lifting, extending and rotating actions smoothly, and prohibit overload operation and violent manipulation to guarantee construction safety. For off-road operation, confirm the road condition in advance to avoid driving in severely damaged terrain.
6.2 Daily Maintenance Tips
Regularly check and replace hydraulic oil and filter elements to keep the hydraulic system clean and stable. Inspect boom connecting parts, hydraulic pipelines and outrigger structures regularly to prevent loosening, oil leakage and jamming. Clean dust, sediment and sundries on the crane and vehicle surface daily to reduce component wear. Regularly maintain the 4×4 drive system to ensure stable off-road performance. Scientific daily maintenance can effectively reduce failure rate and extend the service life of the entire vehicle.
7. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1: What is a 4×4 HOWO Truck with Crane?
A1: It is a specialized off-road vehicle integrating hydraulic crane and 4×4 HOWO all-wheel-drive truck chassis, designed for lifting, lowering and transporting heavy loads. It combines superior cross-country mobility and lifting capability for construction, logistics and utility work.
Q2: What boom types are optional?
A2: Hydraulic telescopic boom and knuckle boom are optional to adapt to different working sites and operation habits.
Q3: What is the lifting capacity range?
A3: Standard lifting capacity is 2–20 tons for small and medium-duty work, and customized heavy-duty models can reach over 100 tons.
Q4: What are the core advantages of 4×4 HOWO crane truck?
A4: It features dual functions of lifting and transportation with high versatility, superior 4×4 off-road mobility to reach various complex working sites, compact structure to save space and operating cost, and stabilizer outriggers for stable and safe operation.
Q5: What are the main application industries?
A5: Widely used in construction engineering, logistics cargo handling, municipal engineering and emergency rescue, especially suitable for remote and harsh off-road working scenarios.
Conclusion
The 4×4 HOWO Truck with Crane is a high-versatility, cost-effective and multifunctional off-road special vehicle. Composed of professional 4×4 HOWO all-wheel-drive chassis, cargo bed, hydraulic crane and stabilizer outriggers, it supports 360° full rotation, hydraulic lifting and extending, realizing integrated lifting and transportation operation.
Different from traditional single-function transport trucks and ordinary 2WD crane trucks, this 4×4 crane truck breaks the limitation of flat road operation, greatly improves equipment utilization and terrain adaptability, and reduces investment and operating costs. With excellent cross-country performance, flexible mobility, stable hydraulic performance and complete safety design, it is an ideal reliable mobile lifting and transportation solution for global complex engineering, field logistics, municipal maintenance and emergency rescue projects.
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