Heavy-Duty Trucks and Semi-Trailers for Sale in South Africa
ZS Truck (Shandong Zhongsheng Vehicle) supplies low bed semi-trailers, flatbed trailers and dump trucks to South African buyers across mining, freight and equipment rental. We ship direct from our factory in Shandong, China to Durban and Port Elizabeth, with a full set of export documents and pre-shipment inspection on every order.
Because we build to order, every unit can be specified for national freight corridors and mine access roads conditions — axle configuration, emission standard, right-hand drive steering and body capacity are all chosen for your operation, not taken from a generic catalogue.
What We Supply to South Africa
- Low bed semi-trailers — 40–120 t capacity for excavators, bulldozers, cranes and industrial plant.
- Dump semi-trailers and U-shaped trailers — 30–60 cbm for sand, gravel, coal, ore and sticky bulk material.
- Flatbed and skeleton trailers — for containers, steel, timber and general cargo.
- Fence and side-wall trailers — for livestock, grain and agricultural bulk.
- HOWO and Shacman tractor trucks — 340–480 HP, Euro 2 to Euro 6.
- HOWO and Shacman dump trucks — 6x4 and 8x4, 18–40 t payload.
- Special vehicles — truck mounted cranes, excavators, wheel loaders and bulldozers.
Why South African Buyers Choose Us
- Built for national freight corridors and mine access roads. We specify reinforced suspension, uprated cooling and heavy-duty axles for the road and climate conditions you actually operate in.
- Export documentation handled. Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin and NRCS letter of authority support are all prepared by us.
- Pre-shipment inspection. Every unit is inspected and photographed before loading, and the report is sent to you.
- Spare parts support. We ship a recommended spare parts kit with each order and supply parts on an ongoing basis.
- One supplier for the whole fleet. Trailers, tractor trucks, dump trucks and loading equipment from a single contract and a single shipping schedule.
Shipping to South Africa
| Main ports | Durban and Port Elizabeth |
|---|---|
| Transit time | 30-40 days from Qingdao |
| Customs | SARS Customs |
| Documents | Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin, NRCS letter of authority support |
| Delivery cities | Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, Pretoria |
| Steering | right-hand drive |
Specification Notes for South Africa
Three specification choices matter most for South African operations:
- Emission standard. Choose the level that matches local fuel quality and registration rules — we will advise on the right option for South Africa.
- Axle and suspension. For the national freight corridors and mine access roads we normally recommend uprated leaf springs or air suspension, depending on whether the trailer runs loaded on paved roads or on unsealed site roads.
- Payload versus regulation. We size the combination to the axle-load limit that applies in South Africa, so you get the maximum legal payload without overloading.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. How long does delivery to South Africa take?
Production takes 25–45 days for a new build or 10–20 days for a used unit. Ocean transit to Durban and Port Elizabeth is 30-40 days from Qingdao, plus customs clearance on arrival.
Q2. Do you handle the export documents?
Yes. We prepare the commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, certificate of origin and NRCS letter of authority support, and we work with your clearing agent in South Africa.
Q3. Can I inspect the unit before shipment?
Yes. We send a full photo and video inspection report before loading, and you or your agent are welcome to inspect in person at our yard.
Q4. What payment terms do you accept?
Standard terms are a 30%% deposit on order confirmation with the balance against the bill of lading. Other terms can be discussed for repeat orders.
Q5. Do you supply spare parts to South Africa?
Yes. We ship a recommended spare parts kit with each order and can supply filters, brake linings, clutch plates and engine parts on an ongoing basis.
Q6. Can you supply right-hand drive specification?
Yes. Right-hand drive specification is available across our truck and trailer range for South Africa.
Q7. What is the maximum payload I can order?
Low bed semi-trailers go up to 120 t, dump semi-trailers to 60 cbm, and 6x4/8x4 dump trucks to 40 t. Tell us your intended load and we will size the unit.
Q8. How do I get a quotation?
Send us the machine or cargo you need to move, your destination port in South Africa, and any local regulation requirements. We reply with a specification and a firm price, usually within one working day.
Get a South Africa Quotation
Tell us what you need to move and where in South Africa it is going, and we will send a specification and price. We serve buyers in Johannesburg, Durban, Cape Town, Pretoria and across the region.
