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Olu
#11 Posted : Tuesday, September 07, 2010 12:26:09 PM
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long distance truck kedo 250k for mileage is quite newish.
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nostoppingthis
#12 Posted : Tuesday, September 07, 2010 12:29:20 PM
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Lorry or trailer? I thought buying an old lorry is an idea, aside from ferrying mawe za mjengo etc, t can serve other purposes
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Olu
#13 Posted : Tuesday, September 07, 2010 12:49:55 PM
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old lorry for starters is not a really bad idea...but try get a good one at that. Maybe later on you can graduate to a new or imported one
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mmarto
#14 Posted : Thursday, September 09, 2010 3:41:37 PM
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Thank you all for such insightful advise
The only time you should be looking down on others is when you are helping them up.
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kissedxx
#15 Posted : Tuesday, September 21, 2010 12:57:35 PM
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Speaking of imports.. I have looked and cant find a reliable exporter japan or otherwise. Any ideas. Much appreciated.
"If you understand, things are just as they are; if you do not understand, things are just as they are"
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JkMwatha
#16 Posted : Tuesday, September 21, 2010 1:33:39 PM
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kissedxx wrote:
Speaking of imports.. I have looked and cant find a reliable exporter japan or otherwise. Any ideas. Much appreciated.


To be Imported

What's your budget-on the road? 2.5/3/3.5m
What make of truck?- Scania/Merc/DAF/Isuzu
What axle config?-8X4/6X4/6X2/8X2
What body type?- Tipper/dropside/flatbed
What category? - Tractor unit/rigid truck
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kissedxx
#17 Posted : Tuesday, September 21, 2010 1:53:06 PM
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What's your budget-on the road? 3.5m
What make of truck?- Merc/Isuzu
What axle config?-
What body type?- For container transport only - This is the flat bed correct?
What category? - advice. I am new and seeking info.
"If you understand, things are just as they are; if you do not understand, things are just as they are"
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pkabue
#18 Posted : Tuesday, September 21, 2010 3:24:22 PM
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Truck biz is a bit tricky, u need free time to manage the truck,i suggest Isuzu as the spares are cheaper and available, i would think twice abou truck business there are very many hidden costs
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JkMwatha
#19 Posted : Tuesday, September 21, 2010 4:20:12 PM
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You are looking for a Tractor unit - HGV prime mover.
Body can be done in Kenya. Otherwise shipping a body escalates costs.
Mercedes Actros/Axor is fine & longer lasting.
SPARE PARTS available... same way trucks are shipped. For smaller part (servicable) as well as 10-20kg weight you get them in 7 days (air freight). You could also get heavier parts by air freight but it may be cheaper to ship them (4 weeks).
You get them at a fraction of the cost you would buy in Kenya.

Axle [4x2, 6x2 and 6x4 where a 6x4 has three axles, with two of the axles driven]
You are likely to get 6x2 where 3 axles but single axle drive... similar to 2wd car.

You do not need to know about that anyway. What's important is what you want the truck for and GVW (gross vehicle weight) eg 38-44,000kg.

I can send you images or examples to have a clearer view.
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mmarto
#20 Posted : Thursday, September 23, 2010 8:18:51 PM
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may be lets begin at sizing. What kind of job will the truck be used for. only on determining that can we then proceed to the types of trucks and thereafter the pricing/cost/budget. Can someone advise on the size of truck that can transport 50, 100 and 200 sacks of maize?
The only time you should be looking down on others is when you are helping them up.
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