CLW Group’s HOWO 20m³ Hooklift Trucks Transform Waste Management in African High-Heat Zones

March 15, 2025 | Lagos, Nigeria - Chinese heavy-duty vehicle supplier Hubei Chengli Special Automobile Co., Ltd has deployed a fleet of 20-ton capacity HOWO hook arm garbage trucks across West Africa, targeting urgent sanitation challenges in mining camps, coastal cities, and fast-growing urban settlements.

 

 

 

 

Product Spotlight: Rugged Design for Extreme Conditions

Chassis System	Garbage Body Specifications
Engine: WD615.69 (336hp) EURO II	Hopper Volume: 18-20m³
Transmission: HW13710 (10F+2R)	Steel Thickness: 5mm Q235B
Axles: HF7 Front (7T) + HC16 Rear (16T)	Dump Angle: ≥45° hydraulic lift
Tires: 295/80R22.5 (10+1 spare)	Pressure: ≤16MPa reinforced system
Dimensions: 8865×2500×3290mm	Loading: Self-compacting + chain drive

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Africa-Specific Applications

① Mining Camps (DRC/Zambia)

• Challenge: Remote sites lack waste transfer stations
• Solution: 5-minute container swaps using hydraulic hook arm
• Payload: 20-ton capacity handles ore sludge + solid waste

 

② Coastal Cities (Lagos/Dakar)

• Corrosion Resistance: Q235A carbon steel body survives salt spray
• High-Volume Collection: 20m³ capacity = 40% fewer trips vs standard trucks

 

③ Agricultural Zones (Nigeria Delta)

• Mud Terrain Performance: 6×4 drivetrain with 3290mm ground clearance
• Farm Waste Handling: Hydraulic sweeper arms process palm husks/cassava peels