388H Backhoe Loader

The 388H is a 10.8 t backhoe loader with a 1.2 m³ loading bucket and a choice of Perkins, Weichai or Yuchai engines, built for heavy-duty earthwork and hammer applications.

Power & Transmission

Standard power is the Tier 5/Euro 5 Perkins 904J-E36TA (4 cylinders, 3.6 L, rated 74.5 kW at 2400 rpm, max torque 430/450 N·m), with Weichai and Yuchai options. Both axle (26.32-1900 / 26.43M-1900) and gearbox (SPS 4WD 4WS) come from Carraro in Italy, with synchronised hydraulic shifting, 4 forward and 4 reverse gears, and 86 kN of max traction.

Digging & Loading

The loading end carries a 1.2 m³ bucket with 2.5 t lift capacity, 47 kN breakout force and a 3153 mm dump height. The backhoe uses a 0.3 m³ bucket reaching 4102–5045 mm of dig depth (two boom configurations) and 4285–4923 mm of dump height, with 49.8 kN bucket force and a 180° swing angle.

Hydraulics & Brakes

A Danfoss load-sensitive hydraulic system runs at 20 MPa for both digging and loading circuits. Wet in-axle service brakes are self-adjusting and self-balancing, with a manual parking brake. Three steering modes switch flexibly; top speed is 38 km/h at 10.8 t operating weight.

Product Advantages

• Upgraded high-power engine delivers stronger power.
• Carraro drive axle and gearbox, plus a Danfoss load-sensitive hydraulic system.
• Three steering modes give you more choices and excellent production efficiency.
• FOPS & ROPS integral cab, with an optional rotating seat integrating the operating levers.
• The excavating working device adopts hydraulic sliding, which is more convenient to operate.
• The optional vehicle stabilization system reduces bumps during driving and increases comfort.

Typical Applications

Heavy-duty earthwork and trenching, hammer applications (optional hydraulic breaker), municipal works, aggregate and material handling, plus farm and water-conservancy jobs.