Used HOWO Truck Refurbishment Production Line

Qingdao Alston Motors Co., Ltd operates a used HOWO truck refurbishment workshop in Liangshan, Jining, Shandong Province, China. The facility supports vehicle assessment, mechanical repair, chassis and cabin refurbishment, upper-body preparation, electrical and hydraulic work, market-specific configuration and export preparation for overseas buyers.

The workshop mainly handles used HOWO dump trucks, tractor trucks, concrete mixer trucks, fuel tank trucks, water tank trucks, cargo trucks and other heavy-duty commercial vehicles.

Vehicles are prepared for applications including mining, construction, infrastructure, fuel distribution, logistics, material transport and other demanding commercial operations across Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia and other international markets.

The refurbishment process focuses on mechanical condition, structural integrity, functional reliability and maintenance practicality rather than exterior appearance alone.

Workshop Facilities and Working Areas

The refurbishment workshop is equipped with maintenance equipment, lifting systems, diagnostic tools, testing equipment and working areas required for heavy-duty commercial vehicle repair and reconditioning.

Dedicated work areas support:

• Initial vehicle assessment

• Engine and gearbox maintenance

• Chassis repair and reinforcement

• Axle and suspension servicing

• Brake system maintenance

• Cabin restoration

• Electrical system repair

• Hydraulic system servicing

• Surface preparation and repainting

• Upper-body repair or installation

• Tire and wheel replacement

• Export preparation

The workshop layout supports both individual truck refurbishment and batch preparation for multi-unit export orders.

Different operations are handled according to vehicle condition, truck type and customer requirements rather than applying the same refurbishment package to every vehicle.

Initial Vehicle Assessment

Refurbishment begins with an assessment of the truck’s actual condition.

The purpose of this stage is to determine which systems require repair, servicing, replacement or further testing before refurbishment work begins.

The technical team may review:

• Engine operating condition

• Transmission and driveline performance

• Axle and suspension condition

• Chassis structure

• Brake system

• Steering system

• Tire condition

• Electrical components

• Hydraulic systems

• Cabin condition

• Upper-body structure

This initial assessment helps define the required refurbishment scope and prevents unnecessary work on components that remain suitable for continued operation.

Vehicles with serious structural or mechanical conditions that are unsuitable for the intended refurbishment program can be excluded before further preparation.

Mechanical Repair and Drivetrain Preparation

Mechanical condition is one of the main priorities in the refurbishment process.

Depending on vehicle condition, work may include servicing or repair of the engine, gearbox, driveline, axle assemblies, suspension, braking system, cooling system and related mechanical components.

Common workshop tasks may include:

• Engine servicing

• Transmission maintenance

• Driveline inspection and repair

• Axle servicing

• Suspension maintenance

• Brake system repair

• Cooling system servicing

• Pipeline replacement

• Lubricant and filter replacement

• Replacement of worn maintenance components

The objective is to prepare the truck for stable commercial operation while keeping the configuration practical for future maintenance.

For trucks intended for mining, construction or heavy-load transport, greater attention may be placed on drivetrain condition, axle components, braking systems, chassis structure and cooling performance.

Chassis Repair and Structural Refurbishment

The chassis is a critical area for heavy-duty trucks operating under repeated loading and rough-road conditions.

The workshop can support chassis inspection, repair, reinforcement where required, surface preparation and repainting according to the condition of the vehicle.

Structural work may include:

• Chassis repair

• Localized reinforcement

• Cross-member inspection

• Mounting-point repair

• Surface treatment

• Anti-corrosion preparation

• Chassis repainting

For dump trucks, tank trucks and other specialized vehicles, the relationship between the chassis and upper-body mounting points is also considered during refurbishment.

Structural work is carried out according to the existing vehicle condition and intended application rather than as an appearance-only repainting process.

Cabin Restoration and Interior Refurbishment

Cabin condition can affect both driver usability and the overall service life of the vehicle.

Depending on the truck, refurbishment may include cabin repair, restoration or replacement.

Cabin-related work may include:

• Exterior body repair

• Cabin repainting

• Interior cleaning and refurbishment

• Seat repair or replacement

• Dashboard component checking

• Lighting repair

• Electrical repair

• Door and window mechanism servicing

For trucks requiring more extensive restoration, a replacement cabin may be considered according to vehicle condition and buyer requirements.

The objective is to restore practical working condition while maintaining compatibility with the truck’s electrical and mechanical systems.

Upper-Body Repair and Installation

Different commercial applications require different upper-body structures.

The workshop supports repair, replacement and installation of selected truck bodies according to project requirements.

Available work may include:

• Dump body repair or replacement

• Cargo body installation

• Fence cargo body installation

• Fuel tanker tank installation

• Water tanker tank installation

• Concrete mixer drum installation

• Other special-purpose body preparation

For dump trucks, hydraulic lifting components and mounting structures are checked during body preparation.

For tank trucks, pipelines, valves, pumps and related systems can be coordinated according to the required configuration.

Concrete mixer trucks may require drum, hydraulic and rotational system preparation according to the condition of the vehicle and project requirements.

This flexibility allows one chassis platform to be prepared for different commercial applications where technically suitable.

Hydraulic and Electrical System Work

Hydraulic and electrical systems are important for both vehicle operation and specialized working equipment.

The workshop can support inspection, repair and replacement of relevant components according to vehicle condition.

Hydraulic work may involve systems used for:

• Dump body lifting

• Tanker pumping

• Concrete mixer operation

• Auxiliary working equipment

Electrical work may include:

• Lighting systems

• Starting and charging circuits

• Dashboard systems

• Wiring repair

• Battery replacement

• Electrical accessories

The goal is to restore functional reliability and reduce avoidable operating problems after delivery.

Market-Specific Vehicle Configuration

Vehicle requirements vary between export markets.

Qingdao Alston Motors can support selected market-specific configurations according to vehicle type, destination and customer requirements.

Configuration work may include:

• Left-hand-drive or right-hand-drive preparation

• Engine and fuel-system configuration

• Tire selection

• Upper-body specification

• Cargo-body dimensions

• Tank capacity

• Mixer drum configuration

• Repainting requirements

• Spare parts preparation

For selected trucks supplied to right-hand-drive markets such as Tanzania, Zambia, Uganda and Kenya, LHD-to-RHD conversion may be supported where technically suitable and required by the project.

For some markets where simplified maintenance is preferred, selected vehicles may also be prepared with mechanical fuel-system configurations according to local maintenance requirements.

These adaptations are intended to improve the practical suitability of the vehicle for its destination rather than simply change exterior specifications.

Surface Preparation and Repainting

Repainting is part of refurbishment, but it is not treated as a substitute for mechanical work.

After structural and mechanical preparation, trucks may undergo surface treatment, repair and repainting according to the agreed refurbishment level.

This process may include:

• Surface cleaning

• Rust treatment

• Local body repair

• Primer application

• Chassis repainting

• Cabin repainting

• Upper-body repainting

• Customer-specified color preparation

Painting is normally completed after the main repair work so that exterior finishing does not conceal unresolved structural or mechanical issues.

Tires, Wheels and Wear Components

Tire and wheel condition can directly affect vehicle safety, operating cost and readiness for work.

Depending on truck condition and customer requirements, the workshop can support tire replacement, wheel inspection and replacement of selected wear components.

Other commonly replaced maintenance items may include:

• Filters

• Lubricants

• Batteries

• Pipelines

• Belts

• Electrical components

• Brake-related wear parts

• Selected hydraulic components

Replacement decisions are based on vehicle condition, agreed refurbishment scope and intended use.

Technical Team

The refurbishment work is supported by engineers, mechanics, welders, painters, electricians and commercial vehicle technicians familiar with HOWO trucks and heavy-duty vehicle systems.

The technical team participates in:

• Vehicle assessment

• Mechanical repair

• Structural work

• Electrical troubleshooting

• Hydraulic servicing

• Cabin refurbishment

• Upper-body preparation

• Market-specific configuration

• Export preparation

Internal technical training helps maintain familiarity with different HOWO configurations, refurbishment procedures and overseas operating requirements.

The workshop also works with parts suppliers and component manufacturers when replacement or matching of specific parts is required.

Batch Refurbishment for Export Orders

The workshop is capable of supporting multi-unit refurbishment projects for overseas fleet buyers.

For batch orders, vehicles can be organized according to:

• Truck model

• Required specification

• Refurbishment level

• Destination country

• Steering configuration

• Upper-body type

• Repainting requirements

• Shipment schedule

A structured workflow helps maintain consistency across trucks while still allowing individual units to receive different repair work according to their actual condition.

This is particularly useful for contractors, fleet operators and vehicle dealers purchasing multiple trucks for mining, construction, logistics or infrastructure projects.

Production-to-Quality-Control Handover

The refurbishment workshop is responsible for preparing the vehicle, while final inspection and pre-shipment verification are handled through the company’s dedicated quality-control process.

After refurbishment work is completed, major mechanical and functional systems can be checked before export preparation.

Detailed inspection stages, operational testing and pre-shipment verification are covered separately on the Quality Control page.

This separation helps distinguish between two different functions:

The workshop repairs and prepares the truck.
Quality Control verifies the completed condition before shipment.

Export Preparation

After refurbishment and required verification, vehicles are prepared for export according to the order and shipping arrangement.

Export preparation may include:

• Final cleaning

• Vehicle identification confirmation

• Configuration confirmation

• Basic shipment preparation

• Loading-related preparation

• Spare parts coordination

• Documentation communication

The objective is to move the vehicle from workshop completion to export readiness in a controlled process.

Detailed documentation, shipment coordination and after-sales services are handled separately through Qingdao Alston Motors’ broader commercial vehicle export services.

Applications for Refurbished HOWO Trucks

The workshop prepares trucks for a range of commercial applications, including:

• Mining and ore transport

• Road construction

• Earthwork

• Aggregate hauling

• Infrastructure projects

• Fuel distribution

• Water transport

• Concrete delivery

• Container transport

• Regional logistics

• Long-distance freight

Vehicle preparation can be adjusted according to payload, terrain, operating distance, climate, road conditions and local maintenance capability.

Refurbishment Focus for Demanding Markets

Heavy-duty trucks used in developing markets often operate under different conditions from vehicles used mainly on paved highways.

High payloads, rough roads, dust, heat, long working hours and limited access to specialized workshops can place greater demands on major mechanical systems.

For these applications, Qingdao Alston Motors places greater emphasis on:

• Chassis integrity

• Drivetrain condition

• Axle and suspension reliability

• Braking performance

• Cooling-system condition

• Hydraulic operation

• Tire condition

• Maintenance accessibility

• Parts compatibility

The objective is to prepare vehicles for practical working conditions rather than optimize only exterior appearance.

About the Refurbishment Workshop

The Qingdao Alston Motors refurbishment workshop is located at:

Dongma Road, Liangshan Town, Jining City, Shandong Province, China

The facility supports used HOWO truck refurbishment, technical preparation and export-oriented vehicle reconditioning for overseas customers.

For buyers who want to learn more about vehicle inspection and final verification, visit the Quality Control page.

For vehicle sourcing, spare parts, export documentation, shipment coordination and after-sales support, refer to the company’s Services section.