What are some of the lorries / trucks sold in the Kenyan market.
I am planning to buy a lorry / truck. I am in the research phase of the vehicle buying process.
I need your help – finding answers that will help me make a good car buying decision. If you know anything about lorries / trucks, chime in with your answers. Anything that you think might be useful to a new buyer is welcome.
Here are some of the details am looking for:
-List of popular lorry / truck brands in Kenya and the various models sold under each brand. Share a list of what you consider to be some of the popular / best lorries / trucks available to consumers in Kenya.
-An estimate (in Kenyan Shillings) for some of the lorries / trucks sold in Kenya. What would be a good amount to spend when buying a used or brand new lorry / truck?
-Options available to motor vehicle buyers interested in ICE (internal combustion engines – using petrol or diesel) vs EV (electric vehicles) engines. Also share a list of your favourite lorry / truck hybrids if any come to mind.
-Your favourite lorry / truck brand and model. Let me know why it is your favourite. Maybe even share your opinions on how you think it compares to the competition. You can compare cars made in Japan, India, United States, South Korea, Germany, Sweden, France and China.
-Best trucks for haulage. A list of the best light, medium and heavy duty trucks that are reliable, fuel economical and can reliably transport goods within and outside Kenya.
-Best rigid trucks from the various brands sold in Kenya.
-Best single and double axle lorries.
-Best tippers and dump trucks.
-Best concrete mixer trucks.
Here is a list of what I think are some of the best lorries / trucks available to motor vehicle buyers and drivers in Kenya. This list includes the following types of trucks:
-light duty trucks
-medium duty trucks
-heavy duty trucks
-dump trucks / tippers
-concrete mixers
-rigid trucks and tractor heads / prime movers
-single and double axle trucks
Isuzu (Isuzu NQR, FRR, FSR, FTR, FVZ)
Hyundai Mighty
Mitsubishi FUSO Canter / Mitsubishi FUSO F1
Nissan Atlas
Toyota Dyna
Kia Bongo – KIA Flatbed Truck
Tata LPK 2518 / Tata LPK 2516
Tata Ultra 1918
Tata LPT 810
Tata Ultra T.9
Tata LPT 1216
Tata Signa 2823.K
Mitsubishi FH 215 / FUSO FI 1217R
Ashok Leyland EComet (models: EComet 1015 HE, EComet 1215 HE, EComet 1415 Star Tipper, and EComet 1615 HE)
Ashok Leyland 9016 Haulage – 6X4
Ashok Leyland BOSS 1218
Ashok Leyland 1618 Haulage – 6×4
Ashok Leyland 2518 Haulage – 6×4
SinoTruk HOWO-NX RIGID TRUCK – RIGID TRUCK 6X4
Hyundai HD 65/72
Mitsubishi Fuso FN 627 Mahewa
UD Quester CWE
UD Quester CKE
UD Quester GWE
UD Croner LKE
Hino Dutro
Light trucks / light commercial vehicles / mini trucks
Changan Star 5 Mini Truck single and double cabin
Toyota Dyna
Nissan Atlas
Tata Intra V20
FOTON TRUCK MATE – FOTON mini truck
Light duty trucks / lorries
Isuzu Elf
Isuzu NLR77E
Isuzu NMR85H
Isuzu NQR81K
Isuzu NQR Xtra
Isuzu NPS81H
Isuzu NPR
JMC Carrying Plus Truck
JAC N75 EV / JAC N75 ICE
JAC N85 diesel ICE truck
Mitsubishi Fuso Canter – CANTER FE-51
Ashok Leyland Phoenix
Ashok Leyland Partner – Truck
SINOTRUK H2 Cargo
FAW CA 1041
Hyundai HD 65/72
Hyundai EX9 MIGHTY
Eicher Pro 1050
Eicher Pro 1055
Eicher Pro 1075
Eicher Pro 1059XP
List of medium-duty trucks / lorries in Kenya
Mitsubishi Fuso FA9-137
Mitsubishi Fuso F1 – FUSO FI 1217R
Mitsubishi FUSO Fighter series – Mitsubishi FUSO FM65 / Mitsubishi Fuso FM 617 / Mitsubishi Fuso FUSO FM 657
SINOTRUK H3 Cargo
HINO FM Cargo – double axle lorry
HINO 500 Truck – single axle lorry
Isuzu FRR90N
Isuzu FVR90L
Isuzu FVR90P
Isuzu FTS34K
Isuzu FTS34L
Isuzu FVR34P
Isuzu FVZ34T Cargo
Isuzu FVZ34N Tipper
Eicher Pro 3008
Eicher Pro 3009
UD Croner LKE cargo and tipper
Heavy duty trucks
Mitsubishi FUSO FJ 1623R
Mitsubishi FUSO FJ 2528R 6×2
Mitsubishi FUSO FJ 2528C 6×4 Tipper
Mitsubishi FUSO FZ – Mitsubishi Tractor Head FZ 4028 / Mitsubishi Fuso FZ 4928 tractor head
Isuzu GXZ Prime Mover
Scania P360 / Scania P410 / Scania P450
Mercedes-Benz ACTROS 3340
HINO 500 FM
Eicher Pro 5016 – single axle
Eicher Pro 5025 – double axle – open body
Eicher Pro 5025T – double axle – tipper
Eicher Pro 6016 – closed body
Eicher Pro 6025T – double axle – tipper
More rigid trucks
HOWO-NX RIGID TRUCK – 6X4
FAW CA 1311
FAW Jk6 CA 1260
FAW Jk6 CA 1223
FAW CA 1041 – light
FAW CA 1083
FAW CA 1073
FAW CA 1081 Jk6
UD Croner
Tippers / dump trucks
Isuzu FVZ34N Tipper
Mitsubishi FUSO FJ 2528C 6×4 Tipper / Fuso FJ 2523 Tipper / Fuso FJ2523C
Mitsubishi Fuso FI Tipper
Ashok Leyland U 2518-T Tipper
Ashok Leyland 2518il Tipper – 6×4
Ashok Leyland EComet 1415 Star Tipper
SinoTruk HOWO-TX 8X4 TIPPER
SinoTruk HOWO-TIPPER 6X4
SinoTruk HOWO-6X4 TIPPER
SinoTruk HOWO TIPPER 8X4
SinoTruk HOWO TIPPER 8X4 WHITE
SinoTruk HOWO NX TIPPER
SINOTRUK H3 Tipper
HINO 500 FM – Tipper
FAW CA 3223
FAW CA 3320 Jh5 Dump Truck
FAW CA 1081 4×2 tipper
Shacman M3000 Tipper
Shacman F3000 Super Edition Dump Truck
Mitsubishi Fuso FN 627 Mahewa
Eicher Pro 1080XPT – single axle – tipper
Eicher Pro 5025T – double axle – tipper
Eicher Pro 6025T – double axle – tipper
FOTON Auman C tipper / mixer truck / dump truck
Sitrak C7H 6X4 TIPPER
Mercedes Benz Arocs 3236 tipper / concrete mixer
UD Croner LKE 210 4×2 Tipper