Why Choose a Yuchai Engine Backhoe Loader?
Balanced Power for Mixed Work
A backhoe loader must support several different operations， the 75 kW Yuchai turbo engine provides the power source for the machine’s drivetrain and hydraulic system across these mixed applications.
Suitable for SW388 and SW388T
The same Yuchai power rating is available for both SOVOL backhoe loader models.
Multiple Emission Options
Different countries and regions may require different engine-emission standards.
SOVOL can provide configurations from Euro 2 to Euro 5
Yuchai Engine Applications
A Yuchai-powered backhoe loader can support a wide range of daily work.
Yuchai Engine Configuration
| Item | Configuration |
| Engine brand | Yuchai |
| Engine type | Turbocharged diesel engine |
| Rated power | 75 kW |
| Available models | SW388 and SW388T |
| Emission options | Euro 2 to Euro 5 |
| Other available brands | Cummins, Weichai, Perkins, FPT and Kubota |
| Suitable applications | Construction, road work, farms, trenching, utilities and municipal maintenance |
Featured Models
The SOVOL SW388 has an operating weight of 8,200 kg and combines a 1.2 m³ front loader bucket with a 0.3 m³ rear excavator bucket.
The SOVOL SW388T has an operating weight of approximately 11,000 kg and uses a heavy-duty wet axle with larger 16.9-28 tires.
Yuchai or Optional Engine Brands?
Yuchai is the standard engine option, but other brands can be selected according to the customer’s market and service requirements.
| Engine Option | Suitable Purchasing Consideration |
| Yuchai | Standard SOVOL configuration and competitive overall machine cost |
| Cummins | Customers requesting a widely recognized international engine brand |
| Weichai | Alternative Chinese engine configuration |
| Perkins | Markets or fleets with existing Perkins service support |
| FPT | Customers with specific brand or regional requirements |
| Kubota | Selected markets or customized order requirements |
Engine availability may vary according to emission level, destination country and order quantity.
FAQ
Is the Yuchai engine available for both models?
Yes. The Yuchai engine configuration is available for both the SW388 and SW388T.
Can I choose another engine brand?
Yes. Optional brands include Cummins, Weichai, Perkins, FPT and Kubota, depending on the required configuration and destination market.
What emission standards are available?
Euro 2 through Euro 5 configurations are available according to market and order requirements.
Which model is better for general construction?
The SW388 is suitable for general and mixed applications. The heavier SW388T is more appropriate for demanding sites and heavier-duty work.
