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| Condition: | Brand New | Transmission: | Manual |
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| Wheels: | 10 Wheels | Drive Type: | 6x4 Right-Hand Drive |
Tanzania is East Africa's largest country by land area and one of its fastest-growing freight markets. The Port of Dar es Salaam handles millions of tonnes of containerised cargo annually, serving not only Tanzania but also landlocked neighbours — Zambia, Malawi, Rwanda, Burundi, Uganda, and the DRC. The TANZAM Highway south to Zambia, the Central Corridor west to Rwanda and Burundi, and the growing Tanga and Mtwara port corridors all demand trucks built for long distance, heavy loads, and variable road conditions.
Tanzanian fleet owners, transport cooperatives, and owner-operators are under real pressure: rising fuel prices, SUMATRA compliance requirements, and increasing competition on trans-regional routes mean that choosing the wrong truck costs money every single day. The Brand New Sinotruk HOWO TX 440HP 6x4 Tractor Head answers that pressure directly — a high-torque, fuel-efficient, sleeper-equipped prime mover that performs on the TANZAM, survives the Central Corridor's gravel sections, and arrives at the border with paperwork your clearing agent can actually use.
Tanzania's container terminal is one of the busiest on the Indian Ocean coast. Clearing agents and transport companies moving 20-foot and 40-foot containers from the terminal to Kariakoo warehouses, Mikocheni industrial zones, or upcountry destinations need a tractor that handles stop-start port traffic and then transitions to sustained highway speeds on the Morogoro Road. The HOWO TX 440HP's combination of city-manageable torque delivery and highway overdrive gearing does exactly that.
The 1,800 km TANZAM route through Morogoro, Iringa, Mbeya, and Tunduma to the Zambian border is one of Africa's most strategically important freight corridors. Long climbs through the Southern Highlands between Iringa and Mbeya are where underpowered trucks lose time and burn excessive fuel. The 440 HP engine and 2,100 N·m of torque pull a fully loaded 40-tonne semi-trailer up these grades without downshifting stress, protecting the drivetrain and the schedule.
The Central Corridor via Dodoma, Singida, Shinyanga, and Mwanza to the Lake Victoria ferry — then onward to Kigali, Bujumbura, or Goma — includes hundreds of kilometres of mixed sealed and unsealed road. Tanzanian operators on this route need a truck with high ground clearance, robust suspension, and a large enough fuel tank to manage long distances between reliable filling stations. The 600-litre dual-tank setup and proven HC16 rear axles are purpose-matched to this environment.
Tanzania's mineral sector — gold in Geita and Shinyanga, coal in Songwe, graphite in Lindi — generates consistent demand for bulk haulage between mine sites, processing plants, and export ports. The 6x4 drivetrain and heavy-duty rear axles handle loaded movements on mine access roads that would quickly damage lighter-duty configurations.
Units are shipped to the Port of Dar es Salaam via RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) vessel or in a flat-rack container, depending on order size and current vessel schedules. Tanga Port is available as an alternative for buyers in northern Tanzania.
From Chinese origin port (Qingdao, Tianjin, or Shanghai) to Dar es Salaam: approximately 20–28 days, subject to vessel availability and routing.
Brand-new vehicles attract standard new-unit import duty rates under Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) tariff schedules, which are more favourable than used vehicle levies. We recommend buyers confirm current duty rates with a licensed Dar es Salaam clearing agent prior to order. We can refer trusted agents on request.
Every tractor head supplied through Qingdao Alston Motors Co., Ltd is a zero-kilometre, factory-new vehicle with full VIN traceability and clean title documentation — critical for TRA registration, SUMATRA licensing, and asset finance applications with Tanzanian banks.
Sinotruk HOWO trucks have been in active service across Tanzania for over a decade. Authorised parts distributors operate in Dar es Salaam, Arusha, and Mwanza. The wide availability of genuine spare parts, combined with a large pool of locally trained mechanics, keeps maintenance costs predictable and downtime short — a practical advantage on remote corridors where roadside support is limited.
There are no hidden agent markups in our pricing. The ex-works and CIF Dar es Salaam figures we quote are fully documented and bankable — suitable for trade finance, letter of credit, and logbook loan applications with Tanzanian financial institutions.
We provide English-language technical manuals, exploded parts diagrams, and direct email support for any warranty or technical queries. Warranty claims are coordinated with the Sinotruk factory on the buyer's behalf at no additional charge.
The FOB and CIF Dar es Salaam price depends on your specification (emission standard, cab type, colour) and quantity. Email bruce@alstonmotors.com for a formal quotation. Multi-unit orders receive preferential pricing.
Yes. Brand-new units come with the manufacturer's documentation required for first-time SUMATRA registration. We advise confirming current SUMATRA inspection requirements with a local agent, as procedures are updated periodically.
Euro II and Euro III are both available. Euro II is the most widely registered standard in Tanzania currently. Please specify your preference when enquiring.
Yes. We supply the full documentation package (factory invoice, MSO, certificate of origin, BL) required by CRDB, NMB, Stanbic Tanzania, and other asset finance providers. We do not lend directly but fully support your bank's due diligence.
Standard Sinotruk factory warranty: 1 year or 100,000 km on major powertrain components, whichever occurs first. Full warranty terms are included in the documentation delivered with the vehicle.
Standard terms: 30% T/T deposit on order confirmation, 70% T/T before vessel loading. Letter of Credit (L/C) at sight is available for buyers ordering 3 or more units.
Whether you are moving containers out of Dar es Salaam, running loads on the TANZAM, or building a cross-border fleet for the Central Corridor, the HOWO TX 440HP is ready to work. Contact us today and receive a formal CIF Dar es Salaam quotation within one business day.
Email: bruce@alstonmotors.com
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Contact Person: Mr. bruce
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