Dump truck "Hovo": technical characteristics, owners reviews, photo

Dump truck "Hovo" today is one of the most common brands of cars of its type in the market of Russia and other CIS countries. First and foremost, this popularity is due to the fact that it is considered quite cheap compared to many of its analogs, while it has good payload, reliability, and, equally importantly, is maintainable. That is, if necessary, you can easily find the necessary parts and order repairs in the corresponding service.

What do they do with such machines?

The "Hovo" dump truck is used today mainly for the transportation of a wide variety of goods, from flowers and cotton wool to construction materials. It is quite natural that if the owner wants to pay back the cost of such a car as soon as possible, he will try not to overload it.

The company says that the approximate payback of the car is about two years, provided that the "Hovo" dump truck will be operated for eight hours a day. However, these characteristics are mainly indicated in the case if the car is not overloaded, while not all of this is observed.

How to prepare for operation?

After the "Hovo" dump truck is purchased, it is recommended to carry out preventive works and, first of all, to change tires, as it was noted that Chinese tires basically do not differ in quality and reliability. According to the owners of such dump trucks, in the majority of cases, the original tires can provide a run of about 40,000 km, while the minimum service life of some of them is only 15,000 km.

The main reason why the tires originally installed by Hovo (dump truck, photo above), have such a short working life, is that the inner chamber is used in the wheels. It is not capable of withstanding serious loads, so at any time it can fail. Because of this, it will be much cheaper to immediately replace the whole set of wheels and wheels, and install tubeless tires on European wheels.

Also, many users who have purchased Hovo (dump truck, photo above) often point to such a lack of this car as the lack of sensors on all wheels, while experts recommend the use of such devices in the operation of any car. After all, if at one point the driver can not keep up with the pressure (which is quite common in a dynamic and rather tough operating mode), the wheel will simply become unusable, and its cost is more than one ten thousand rubles. Approximately the same amount will cost installation of sensors on all wheels of the dump truck, so such an investment can be called justified.

Are there any drawbacks?

Speaking of other shortcomings, it is worth noting the unimportant Chinese optics, which is also written a lot by the owners of "Hovo". A dump truck, whose technical characteristics are comparable with other similar cars, which have a high cost, is devoid of a large number of necessary functions.

In particular, it is worth noting head lighting, which can not be adjusted in the right way. A beam of light can not be caught, which significantly reduces the overall efficiency of the used headlight. If other sources of light are touched, they can often burn out, and they need constant attention from both the driver and the staff serving the Hovo. A dump truck, whose technical characteristics are quite acceptable for its cost, is in many respects somewhat more expensive than the original price because it has to be literally refined.

For example, consider the technical specifications of HOWO ZZ3407S3267C:

Dimensions (mm):

• Overall dimensions: 9710-10745 * 2496 * 3453;
• The size of the body: 6200-7800 * 2300 * 1400.

The engine (D10.38, Euro 4):

• Working volume, ml: 9726
• Maximum power, hp: 380.

Transmission: HW19710, ten-speed.

Steering: ZF8098 with hydraulic booster.

The first maintenance

In some reviews, users shared their impressions about how the first technical inspection of the car was carried out. In general, the characteristics of the "Hovo" dump truck turned out to be positive, considering that the test was carried out after the first 10,000 kilometers of run. First of all, the original mineral technical fluids from the main components were completely removed, instead of which specialized semisynthetic oils were filled. It is worth noting that some prefer to simply add liquid to a certain level, but in domestic markets it is not so easy to find an analogue of the original Chinese liquid, not to mention the fact that it is mineral.

How is maintenance performed?

If you have a "Hovo" (dumper), you will have to order those STOs that the official dealer trusts, since the company itself does not provide warranty and official car maintenance. At the same time, it should be noted at once that the manufacturer keeps the quality of the conducted services under rather strict control, and during its time in Russia has already changed several partners because the previous ones could not cope with the basic duties.

Thus, if before, many complained about the quality of the service provided to these cars, today people who have their own dump truck "Hovo", reviews leave mostly positive. That is, the quality of service is at a proper level, and the official representatives behave quite correctly. First of all, there are absolutely no problems with spare parts. That is, if necessary, the necessary parts are quickly delivered from the warehouse, and if there are no accessories, they are promptly delivered to Russia from the manufacturer.

What changed?

It is known that the first Chinese cars were delivered to Russia on their own, that is, they originally had a run of about 15,000 km, and when they fell into the hands of the owners, they had various problems. For example, it is worth noting the fact that Chinese cars of this type often do not have a centralized lubrication of the pivots, and Hove (dumper) is also an exception. The owners' comments indicate that during such a long haul without inspection the undercarriage was severely affected, as well as steering tips and water pumps. In other words, initially the machines were sold with certain technical problems, which were manifested only during the subsequent operation.

In such situations, dealers were sympathetic to the situation and without any problems, eliminated any faults obtained during the transfer process, as a result of which any questions were lost to the suppliers.

Other car features

Dimensions dump truck "Hovo" is quite optimal and ensure its normal passage on virtually any city roads. At the same time, the main technical nodes are sufficiently reliable and do not cause any complaints. That is, the motor, bridges and the box are used long enough and basically do not deliver any problems. Bridges in such trucks are installed using the technology of the famous MAN, while the box is mounted from the American International.

The only drawback of the configuration can be called various rubber products, that is, all kinds of gaskets and rubber bands. In particular, many users in their reviews noted the situation with the depressurization of the cooling system. In addition, the poor quality of gaskets affects also the climate control, because freon can disappear from time to time.

Serious flaws

It has already been mentioned that there is no centralized lubrication in the "Hovo" dump trucks, which is quite a serious problem for a dumper that can be continuously operated on various construction sites, that is, it will be continuously in the mud. To conduct regular inspection and manual lubrication of the running gear, you have to spend a lot of time, and at the same time the machine must be absolutely clean. Lubricate the pivots is impossible, when clay flows from them and sand drips.

Also, special attention should be given to the quality of the steering tips, because the original Chinese components simply do not withstand the necessary loads, and initially there may be a backlash. To get rid of this problem it is possible only in the event that you decide to establish better analogues from European countries or America.

Suspension

In general, the components of the suspension differ quite a high degree of reliability, and they do not need any preventative maintenance measures. The only thing worth mentioning is the drum brakes, which are made of cast iron and can burst quite often. Initially, they just heat up and deform, after which they begin to pattern the pads, which leads to even more heating.

On the other hand, it is a comfortable and professional vehicle, which is noted by almost every driver. Thus, many say that Howo trucks are worth their money and are ideal for transporting heavy goods over short distances.

Driver comfort

Manufacturer Howo creates excellent conditions for the driver in the process of transporting various goods, including walkie-talkies, sleeping bags, audio preparation, climate control, heated seats, as well as a steering column with the ability to change the angle.

The only thing that is missing is the navigation and pre-engine, which is necessary for the normal operation of such a car in the winter.