ZGLOADER / MYZG 388H Backhoe Loader Application Guide
ZGLOADER / MYZG 388H Backhoe Loader for Practical Digging and Loading Projects
A task-focused guide to a four-wheel-steer loader backhoe with 10300 kg operating weight, 75 kW Yuchai power, 2500 kg loading lifting capacity and 3820 mm maximum digging depth.
A two-function machine for sites that cannot justify two separate units
The ZGLOADER / MYZG 388H is a backhoe loader built for contractors, farms, road crews and utility teams that need to excavate, load, backfill and grade without moving two machines between jobs. It is manufactured by Shandong Zhuogong Machinery equipment Co.,Ltd and can be compared with the company’s broader All Products range when a buyer is deciding between a loader, excavator and combined machine.
The practical value is task switching and maneuverability. The rear excavator arm opens drainage, cable, water and foundation trenches; the front 1.2 m³ bucket handles spoil, gravel, soil and site-cleanup material. Four-wheel steering and crab-style movement can support positioning where work zones are constrained. One operator can dig, reposition, load a truck, backfill and finish the work area.
Customer problems the 388H is intended to solve
Buyers often face narrow project schedules, mixed surfaces, restricted transport plans and crews that switch repeatedly between excavation and loading. The 388H combines a 0.3 m³ rear bucket and 3820 mm maximum digging depth with 2500 kg loading lifting capacity, a 1.2 m³ front bucket and 3050 mm dumping height. Its 10300 kg operating weight, 2335 mm wheelbase, four-wheel steering layout and crab-style maneuvering capability provide a documented basis for evaluating access and task switching.
Verified 388H factory specification reference
These values are taken from the existing 388H source record and are kept identical across all four language pages. Buyers can also review the original MYZG 388H product page before requesting a final configuration. Bucket choice, tyres, auxiliary hydraulics, cab equipment, emission package and destination documents must be confirmed in the written quotation.
| Model | 388H |
| Operating weight | 10300 kg |
| Overall dimensions (L × W × H) | 6450 × 2500 × 3940 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2335 mm |
| Front bucket dumping height | 3050 mm |
| Bucket dumping distance | 870 mm |
| Maximum digging depth | 3820 mm |
| Loading lifting capacity | 2500 kg |
| Backhoe bucket capacity | 0.3 m³ |
| Front bucket capacity | 1.2 m³ |
| Tyres | 16.9-28 |
| Engine model and power | Yuchai YC4A105Z-T20, 75 kW |
Engineering advantages in real work
1. Digging and loading without changing the base machine
The rear 0.3 m³ bucket reaches a documented maximum digging depth of 3820 mm. At the front, the 1.2 m³ bucket provides 2500 kg loading lifting capacity, 3050 mm dumping height and 870 mm dumping distance. This combination supports trenching, spoil handling, backfilling, aggregate loading and rough grading in one work sequence.
2. Yuchai power and mechanical driveline
The verified source lists a Yuchai YC4A105Z-T20 engine rated at 75 kW. Buyers should match the selected engine configuration, fuel quality, altitude, temperature range and local emission requirements to the destination before production. Transmission, axle, auxiliary hydraulic and compliance details should be confirmed in the written quotation rather than inferred.
3. Dimensions that support transport and site planning
Overall dimensions are 6450 × 2500 × 3940 mm with a 2335 mm wheelbase. These figures help contractors check gate width, road access, trailer or container planning, overhead clearance and the safe operating envelope around stabilizers and the rear boom. The four-wheel steering and crab-style movement described in the source can assist positioning, but site clearance and approved operating practice remain essential.
4. Tyres and operating discipline for mixed surfaces
The verified tyre specification is 16.9-28. Traction and ground impact still depend on tread choice, pressure, surface condition, load and operator technique. On slopes, soft shoulders or excavation edges, assess the site, keep within the supplied operating limits and place stabilizers on firm support.
Application scenarios and job matching
Typical uses include utility trenches, roadside drainage, rural water lines, small foundations, farm tracks, estate maintenance, aggregate loading, demolition cleanup and municipal repair. The related guide on what a backhoe loader is primarily used for explains why this machine type is valuable when frequent task switching matters more than the peak output of a dedicated excavator or wheel loader.
Utility and drainage work
Open controlled trenches for water, drainage, electrical or communications routes, place spoil away from the edge, load excess material and backfill after approved installation and inspection procedures.
Farm and rural infrastructure
Maintain tracks, clean ditches, prepare culverts, move soil or gravel and support yard improvements. Attachment and hydraulic requirements should be defined before ordering rather than assumed after delivery.
Road, municipal and small construction projects
Support shoulder repair, light site preparation, foundation excavation, debris handling and truck loading where mobility between nearby tasks and two-function utilization can lower fleet complexity.
388H backhoe loader selection and purchasing guide
A useful inquiry should include soil type, trench width and depth, material density, truck side height, daily cycle hours, travel distance, gradients, road rules, climate, attachments, auxiliary hydraulic demand, delivery port and service capability. Confirm whether 3820 mm digging depth, 2500 kg loading lifting capacity, 3050 mm dumping height and the stated bucket capacities match the real job. Request a written configuration sheet, final transport dimensions, engine and emission details, included tools, spare-parts list, manuals and warranty terms.
Maintenance planning and total cost of ownership
Daily inspection should cover engine fluids, cooling, filters, hoses, cylinders, pins, bushings, tyres, wheel fasteners, brakes, steering, lights, buckets, cutting edges, stabilizers and visible leaks. Planned service intervals must follow the supplied manual. Compare fuel, filters, wear parts, tyre life, attachment maintenance, operator training, planned downtime, transport and local technician access—not only the purchase price.
Parts, dealers and repeat-business support
Distributors and rental fleets can position the 388H around verified applications instead of presenting only a specification table. A stronger local offer combines site qualification, a digging and loading demonstration, operator handover, preventive-maintenance planning and identified fast-moving parts. For configuration, service and dealer discussions, contact the MYZG export team with the intended market and job profile.
CE, EPA, export service and buyer confidence
CE-related evidence, engine-emission documents and destination compliance depend on the final configuration and market, so they should be requested and checked in writing. EPA applies only where the selected engine and destination require it; this page does not assume a certificate number. MYZG can support configuration review, pre-shipment inspection, export packing, manuals, shipping documents, parts identification and after-sales communication. Cooperation references should be shared only when permission and verifiable facts are available.
Frequently asked questions
How deep can the 388H backhoe loader dig?
The verified source specification lists a maximum digging depth of 3820 mm and a 0.3 m³ rear bucket. Actual productivity depends on soil, bucket, operator and setup.
What can the front loader handle?
The reference lists 2500 kg loading lifting capacity, a 1.2 m³ front bucket, 3050 mm dumping height and 870 mm dumping distance. Material density and the final attachment must be considered before confirming safe performance.
How should I request a quotation?
Send the job, material, trench, load, height, climate, attachment, emission, transport and service requirements. MYZG can then prepare a written job-matched proposal instead of an incomplete price-only answer.
Get a job-matched 388H quotation
Share your application, destination port and required attachments. The export team will review configuration, documentation, packing and parts support before issuing the quotation.
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