Used Engines and Transmissions Delivered to Lusaka
Lusaka is one of the furthest cities we deliver to, and there is more than one way to get there. Zambia is not part of the Southern African Customs Union, and the trip from our Potchefstroom headquarters involves at least one border crossing, so we plan each order with the buyer and their clearing agent.
Two routes north
The first option runs up the N1 through Polokwane and Musina to Beitbridge, through Zimbabwe via Masvingo and Harare, and across the Zambezi at Chirundu, from where the road climbs to Lusaka. The second option heads west and north through Botswana, crossing at Kopfontein or Skilpadshek, running up through Francistown to Kazungula, where the bridge over the Zambezi leads into Zambia near Livingstone before the road continues to Lusaka. Freight carriers choose the route based on their schedules, transit documents and current border conditions, and delivery usually takes a week or more.
Customs on arrival
Clearance in Zambia, plus any duty, excise or import VAT charged by the Zambia Revenue Authority, is the buyer’s responsibility and is normally handled by your clearing agent. Transit through Zimbabwe or Botswana also needs documents, which the freight company arranges. We supply the commercial invoice and the engine number paperwork, and we share them with your agent early so they can prepare.
Rand payments
Your quote is in South African rand and payment must reflect in rand before the unit leaves Potchefstroom. Ask your bank about the best way to send funds from Zambia.
Zambian vehicles
As in Zimbabwe, many vehicles in Zambia are right-hand drive imports from Japan, along with bakkies and trucks bought from South Africa. In general, demand covers:
- Japanese import cars, wagons and minibuses
- Toyota and other bakkies used by businesses and farmers
- Trucks hauling copper and goods between the Copperbelt, Lusaka and the ports
- Contractor and mining vehicles
Useful pages
Browse the engine stock, our transmission stock and the truck engines suited to long-haul work, or start with the brands page. On the way we also deliver to Harare and Gaborone.
WhatsApp your chassis number or VIN to +27 (0)67 163 9326 with your agent’s details, and we will quote the unit and freight to Lusaka.
Frequently asked questions
Which route do you use to deliver to Lusaka?
Either through Zimbabwe via Beitbridge and Chirundu, or through Botswana via Kazungula. The freight carrier picks the route based on schedules and border conditions.
Who pays Zambian import duty?
The buyer pays duty, excise and import VAT to the Zambia Revenue Authority, usually through a clearing agent. We supply the commercial invoice and engine number paperwork.
How long will delivery to Lusaka take?
Usually a week or more, because the trip crosses at least two borders. Your clearing agent's preparation makes a big difference to the time spent at the border.