
Technical Guide
Euro II and Euro III Emission Standards on Chinese Used Trucks
Emission standard decides where a truck can be registered and which engine parts fit it. A short explanation for importers.
Why the Standard Appears on Every Listing
HOWO dump truck stock covers Euro II to Euro III which means the same model name can arrive with either specification. The emission standard is what your destination market checks at registration so it belongs in the first conversation not the last.
What Changes Mechanically
The standard is not only a badge. Fuel delivery and engine management differ between generations which is why we stock Euro II engines in both old and new model form Euro III common rail engines and EGR engines as separate items. A cylinder block or a main bearing bolt is not automatically interchangeable across standards.

Higher Standards Also Exist in Our Stock
Some units run to a higher standard. The Shacman mixer truck chassis we list uses a Weichai WP8.340E51 engine built to the Euro V emission standard with a maximum output of 340 horsepower at 250 kilowatts and maximum torque of 1400 newton metres between 1200 and 1700 revolutions per minute.
Plan Parts Around the Standard
Because the engine family follows the emission standard your parts stocking plan should follow it too. Tell us which standard your fleet runs and we can keep the matching engine and block parts aligned with the trucks you already operate.
Products Referenced in This Guide
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Engine supportHOWO engine left and right supports in original part numbers
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Crankshaft gear/Crankshaft front and rear oil seals/Crankshaft silicone oil shock absorberCrankshaft gear oil seals and silicone oil shock absorbers for Euro II and D12 engines
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Crankshaft assembly/D12 Engine CrankshaftCrankshaft assemblies for Euro II and Euro III engines and the D12.38 and D12.42
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Cylinder block main bearing boltCylinder block main bearing bolts in two lengths under original part numbers
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can a Euro II Truck Be Upgraded to Euro III
Not practically. The difference runs through fuel delivery and engine management. Buying the standard your market requires is cheaper than trying to convert a truck after import.
Do You Stock Engines for Both Standards
Yes. Our parts warehouse carries Euro III common rail engines EGR engines and Euro II engines in old and new model form along with the D12.42 engine.
Does a Higher Emission Standard Cost More Fuel
Not inherently. Later engines are generally tuned tighter. The bigger variable on fuel burn is how the truck is loaded and driven.
Need This Checked Against Your Operation
Send your route your load and your destination market and we will apply this to your actual requirement.