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| Condition: | Brand New | Transmission: | Manual |
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| Wheels: | 10 Wheels | Drive Type: | 6x4 Left-Hand Drive |
Nigeria is West Africa's largest economy and its most active freight market. From the congested Apapa and Tin Can Island ports in Lagos to the Abuja–Kaduna–Kano industrial corridor in the north, from the Port Harcourt oil logistics hub in the Niger Delta to the Onitsha River Port trading zone in Anambra — Nigerian transport operators face haul distances, load weights, and road conditions that expose underpowered trucks quickly and expensively.
The Brand New Sinotruk HOWO TX 460HP 6x4 Tractor Head is the answer for Nigerian fleet managers, haulage company owners, and owner-operators who are tired of trucks that overheat on the Lagos–Ibadan Expressway, lose momentum on the Ore hills, or break down repeatedly on the Enugu–Onitsha road. With 460 horsepower and 2,150 N·m of torque on tap, this is a truck built to handle Nigeria's loads at Nigeria's pace — without burning through profits on repairs and downtime. Units are available factory-direct through Qingdao Alston Motors Co., Ltd, with full documentation for Nigerian Customs Service (NCS) clearance at Lagos or Apapa.
For Nigerian clearing agents and haulage contractors lifting containers from Apapa or Tin Can Island, every hour of delay at the port gate is money lost. The HOWO TX 460HP's powerful low-end torque handles the stop-start queuing inside the terminal and then pulls a fully loaded 40-foot container confidently onto Carter Bridge or the Apapa–Oshodi Expressway without labouring. Fleet owners operating container drays out of Lagos port use this power rating specifically to improve turnaround times per unit.
Nigeria's major inter-state freight lanes — Lagos to Kano (over 1,000 km), Lagos to Abuja via the Ore–Lokoja road, and Lagos to Port Harcourt along the East–West corridor — are among the most commercially active truck routes in sub-Saharan Africa. These routes include demanding gradient sections: the Ore hills on the Lagos–Benin road, the steep climbs before Lokoja, and the bridge crossings at Onitsha. A truck rated at 460 HP with 2,150 N·m of torque maintains schedule on these roads with a loaded tanker trailer or flatbed without pushing the engine to its limits, extending engine life and reducing fuel consumption at the same time.
Nigeria's petroleum industry generates enormous demand for heavy transport: LPG tanker movements between NLNG and inland cylinder-filling plants, PMS and AGO tanker deliveries to depot networks, and equipment haulage for upstream oil field services. The 6x4 drivetrain and high GCW rating make the HOWO TX 460HP well suited to tanker semi-trailer configurations standard in the downstream fuel distribution sector, while the sleeper cab supports the multi-day runs common between the Delta and northern Nigeria depots.
Nigeria's cement plants — among the largest in Africa — rely on a constant flow of heavy tractor-trailer units to move bulk clinker and bagged cement to state distribution networks. The HOWO TX 460HP, paired with a 40-tonne bulker or flatbed trailer, handles the weight and the rough access roads near many plant locations in Ogun, Kogi, and Edo states reliably across Nigeria's full seasonal range.
Units are shipped to Apapa Port or Tin Can Island Port, Lagos via RoRo (Roll-on/Roll-off) vessel. Onne Port (Port Harcourt) is available as an alternative for buyers in Rivers, Bayelsa, or Delta State.
From Chinese origin port (Qingdao, Tianjin, or Shanghai) to Lagos: approximately 25–35 days, depending on vessel schedule and routing via West African feeder lines.
Brand-new commercial vehicles attract a defined import duty rate under Nigeria Customs Service tariff headings for new trucks, which is structurally lower risk than used vehicle importation subject to age-restriction policy changes. We advise confirming current HS code duty rates with a licensed Lagos customs agent prior to finalising your order. We can refer experienced clearing agents on request.
Every truck supplied by Qingdao Alston Motors Co., Ltd is factory-new with full VIN traceability and original manufacturer documentation — essential for clean FRSC registration, commercial vehicle licensing under the VIO, and bank-financed asset purchases.
Sinotruk HOWO trucks have operated in Nigeria since the early 2010s. Authorised and independent spare parts dealers are active in Lagos (Ladipo Market, Apapa), Kano, Port Harcourt, and Onitsha. A Nigerian mechanic who knows the HOWO platform is not hard to find — a practical advantage over brands with thinner local support networks.
Our pricing is transparent and fully documented. The commercial invoice and packing list we provide meet the requirements of Nigerian banks, finance houses, and leasing companies for asset-backed lending. No inflated third-party markups, no undocumented costs.
We supply English-language service manuals, parts catalogues, and direct email technical support. Warranty claims are coordinated with the Sinotruk factory team on your behalf throughout the warranty period.
FOB and CIF Lagos pricing depends on specification (emission standard, colour, fifth wheel type) and order quantity. Email bruce@alstonmotors.com for a formal quotation. Orders of 3 or more units attract volume pricing.
Yes. Brand-new units come with the Manufacturer's Certificate of Origin and commercial invoice required for first-time FRSC registration and VIO commercial vehicle licensing. We include all standard documentation in every shipment.
Euro II and Euro III are available. Euro II is the most commonly imported standard in Nigeria. Please confirm your preference at enquiry stage.
Yes. We provide the full documentation package required by Access Bank, GTBank, Zenith Bank, and major Nigerian asset finance providers. We do not lend directly but fully support your lender's due diligence and collateral documentation requirements.
Standard Sinotruk factory warranty: 1 year or 100,000 km on major powertrain components, whichever is reached first. Full warranty terms are included in the documentation supplied with the vehicle.
Standard: 30% T/T deposit on confirmed order, 70% T/T balance before vessel loading. Letter of Credit (L/C) at sight is available for orders of 3 units and above.
Nigeria's freight market does not wait, and neither should your fleet upgrade. Whether you are replacing ageing units, expanding a tanker fleet out of Port Harcourt, or building a new inter-state haulage operation from Lagos, the HOWO TX 460HP is ready to go to work. Send your enquiry today.
Email: bruce@alstonmotors.com
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Contact Person: Mr. bruce
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