SINOTRUK HOWO 4x2 22m Folding Boom Aerial Work Truck 12.5t with Stainless Steel Basket for Utility Maintenance

A 12,495 kg HOWO chassis, a 22-metre folding boom and a stainless steel basket. This is the middle weight class for utilities that need more reach than a light bucket truck but do not want the cost and footprint of a 45-metre machine.

The practical middle of the range

The HOWO 4x2 chassis carries the boom, outriggers and tool locker without the axle load of a heavy high-reach platform. At 12,495 kg gross vehicle weight it stays inside the medium-truck class in most export markets, and the single cab keeps the wheelbase short enough for depot access.

The multi-section folding boom reaches a 22 m working height and a 20 m platform height. The knuckle lets the upper arm work over a wall, a fence or a parked vehicle, which is often more useful than a few extra metres of straight height.

Basket, rotation and stability

The stainless steel basket carries two persons at a rated 200 kg and self-levels through the boom arc. The turntable rotates continuously through 360 degrees, so the crew can track a cable run or a building face without repositioning the truck.

Four hydraulic outriggers level the chassis on uneven ground and spread the load. Hydraulic locks hold the boom if a hose fails, an overload limiter protects the structure, and an emergency descent system brings the basket down under manual control.

Built for utility and telecom work

Typical work includes pole replacement, cable stringing, transformer and luminaire service, signage, and industrial plant maintenance. The folding boom's ability to reach over obstacles suits roadside and substation work where the truck cannot park directly beneath the target.

The chassis-mounted tool locker keeps chains, slings and small parts out of the cab. Additional baskets, work lights and a wireless remote can be specified before production.

Export configuration

Left-hand drive is standard; right-hand drive is available on request. The export package includes the GB announcement, boom test certificate, operation manual and spare-parts book. Paint colour, branding and basket configuration can be adapted to fleet standards.

Specifications

Frequently asked questions

What is the working height of this HOWO aerial truck?

22 m to the worker's hands, with a 20 m platform floor height.

Why choose a folding boom instead of a straight boom?

The knuckle reaches over walls, fences and parked vehicles, which suits roadside and substation work where the truck cannot park directly under the target.

How many people can the basket carry?

Two persons at a rated 200 kg, in a stainless steel basket.

What is the lead time?

Standard build is 30 to 45 days after deposit; confirm the exact schedule with the factory.

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