2.5 Ton Backhoe Loader
ZT388

2.5 Ton Backhoe Loader
ZT388
1 m³
4085 mm
8200 kg
The ZT388 features a responsive pilot control joystick that provides smooth and precise operation with light control effort. The sensitive response helps operators make accurate movements during digging, loading and positioning, while reducing unnecessary control effort during long working cycles.
The integrated frame provides a solid structural foundation for demanding excavation work. The advanced digging-end structure and optimized pivot design provide a large bucket rotation angle and strong material-holding capability, helping the operator dig, retain and move material more efficiently.
The side-shift backhoe working equipment combines high structural strength with stable operation, giving the ZT388 greater flexibility when working close to buildings, trenches and other restricted areas. At the front, the eight-link loader linkage is designed to provide efficient loading performance and stable attachment movement.
The ZT388 is powered by a Yuchai YC4A105Z-T20 engine delivering 75 kW of output, providing strong power and efficient fuel use across demanding working conditions. Cummins Euro III and Weichai Euro V engine options are also available, allowing the machine to be configured for different regional emission requirements and operating environments.
The ZT388 uses low-pressure wide-base off-road tires with strong wear resistance, traction and ground adaptability. Combined with a swinging rear axle, the machine can maintain better contact with uneven terrain and provide the mobility and passability required for complex construction and earthmoving conditions.
High-brightness work lighting and warning lights improve visibility and operational awareness during night work or low-visibility conditions. The high-end intelligent instrument panel integrates multiple functions into a clear display, providing real-time information on key machine parameters and helping operators monitor equipment status during operation.
| Transport Dimensions & Performance | Operating Weight | kg | 8200 |
| Overall Dimensions (L × W × H) | mm | 6230 × 2365 × 3752 | |
| Wheelbase | mm | 2200 | |
| Min. Ground Clearance | mm | 300 | |
| Bucket Capacity | m³ | 1 | |
| Breakout Force | kN | 38 | |
| Loading Lift Capacity | kg | 2500 | |
| Bucket Dump Height | mm | 2650 | |
| Bucket Dump Reach | mm | 1025 | |
| Digging Depth | mm | 52 | |
| Backhoe Bucket Capacity | m³ | 0.3 | |
| Max. Digging Depth | mm | 4085 | |
| Excavator Bucket Swing Angle | ° | 190 | |
| Max. Pulling Force | kN | 39 | |
| Engine | Engine Model | — | YC4A105Z-T20 |
| Engine Type | — | Turbocharged, Four-Stroke | |
| Number of Cylinders × Bore | — | 4 × 105 mm | |
| Rated Power | kW / hp | 75 / 100 | |
| Rated Speed | rpm | 2400 | |
| Min. Specific Fuel Consumption | g/kW·h | 235 | |
| Max. Torque | N·m | 310 | |
| Displacement | L | 4.3 | |
| Steering System | Steering Device Model | — | BZZ5-250 |
| Steering Angle | ° | ±36 | |
| Min. Turning Radius | mm | 6581 | |
| System Pressure | MPa | 12 | |
| Axles | Axle Manufacturer | — | Feicheng Axle Factory |
| Main Transmission Type | — | Double Reduction | |
| Final Reduction Type | — | Single-Stage Final Reduction | |
| Rated Axle Load | t | 4 / 18.5 | |
| Transmission System – Torque Converter | Torque Converter Model | — | YJ280 |
| Type | — | Single-Stage, Three-Element | |
| Max. Efficiency | % | 84.4 | |
| Inlet Pressure | MPa | 0.4–0.55 | |
| Outlet Pressure | MPa | 1.2–1.5 | |
| Cooling Method | — | Oil-Cooling Pressure Circulation | |
| Transmission System – Gearbox | Type | — | Fixed-Shaft Powershift Transmission |
| Clutch Oil Pressure | kPa | 1373–1569 | |
| Gears | — | 2 Forward / 2 Reverse | |
| Max. Travel Speed | km/h | 22 | |
| Tires | Tire Size | — | 14-17.5/19.5L-24 |
| Front Tire Pressure | MPa | 0.22 | |
| Rear Tire Pressure | MPa | 0.22 | |
| Brake System | Service Brake | — | Air-over-Oil Caliper Brake |
| External Type | — | Yes | |
| Self-Adjustment | — | Yes | |
| Self-Balancing | — | Yes | |
| Parking / Emergency Brake | — | Applied by Operating Force | |
| Parking Brake Release | — | Released by Manual Operating Force | |
| Hydraulic System | Excavator Bucket Digging Force | kN | 46.5 |
| Dipper Digging Force | kN | 31 | |
| Bucket Lifting Time | s | 5.4 | |
| Bucket Lowering Time | s | 3.1 | |
| Bucket Dumping Time | s | 2 |



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