HOWO 4x2 Dropside Cargo Truck 4.2 m Bed 5-Ton Payload for Brick and Timber Delivery

★ A practical HOWO 4x2 dropside truck with a 4.2 m bed and 5-tonne payload, built for bricks, timber and everyday building-supply runs.

Dropside Bed for Building Materials

▶ The bed is a steel dropside platform about 4,200 mm long and 2,100 mm wide, with 500 mm side gates made from corrugated panels. Stake pockets along both sides accept vertical posts for timber, pipes or bulky loads. The tailgate folds down for rear loading, and the flat steel floor takes pallets, cement bags and stacked bricks without a special body.

The low deck height reduces lifting effort for hand loading, while the open sides let a forklift place pallets from either side. Lashing hooks along the chassis accept ropes and straps. For weather protection, a tarpaulin and bows can be specified; for loose bulk loads, higher side panels are available.

Chassis and Powertrain

▶ The HOWO 4x2 chassis uses a turbocharged diesel engine matched to a six-speed manual gearbox and a leaf-spring rear axle. The ladder frame is reinforced at the spring hangers and cross members, which suits the stop-start duty of building-supply delivery. Hydraulic power steering keeps effort low in narrow yards.

The 7,000 kg gross weight keeps the truck inside light-truck rules in most markets, while the 4,500-5,000 kg payload covers a full load of bricks or bagged cement. Engine power and axle ratio are confirmed against the local road profile and typical load before the order is released.

Cab and Daily Operation

▶ The cab is a forward-control design with three seats in a single row, a car-style dashboard, an adjustable steering column and a digital instrument cluster. The doors open wide and the low step gives easy access for drivers who load and unload during the day.

Air conditioning, a reverse camera, central locking and a radio are available as options. The steel bumper and halogen headlights are simple to repair in export markets. A spare wheel, tool kit and warning triangle are supplied with every unit.

Applications and Export Supply

▶ Typical work includes delivering bricks and blocks to housing sites, timber to joinery shops, tiles and cement to builders' merchants, and general freight in urban areas. The dropside body also suits agricultural produce, feed and equipment when fitted with a tarpaulin.

Options include a tarpaulin body, higher side panels, a hydraulic tail-lift, a rear step, fleet telematics and additional lashing points. Left-hand drive is standard and right-hand drive can be ordered. Each shipment includes export documents, a maintenance manual and a spare-parts list, with production taking 25-40 days after approval.

Frequently Asked Questions

What payload can the truck carry?

Gross vehicle weight is 7,000 kg and payload is about 4,500-5,000 kg, depending on body and kerb weight. The bed is about 4,200 x 2,100 mm with 500 mm side gates.

Can it carry long timber?

Yes. The stake pockets accept vertical posts and the tailgate folds down, so timber longer than the bed can be carried with the rear gate open and the load properly flagged, subject to local rules.

Is right-hand drive available?

Yes, right-hand drive is optional. Left-hand drive is standard. Engine power and gearbox ratio are confirmed against the destination market and typical load.

Send your load type, daily route and destination port for a factory FOB quotation and body configuration within 24 hours.