4x2 rigid
Quester CKE
GVW21 t
EngineUD GH8E
Power250–280 PS
Gearbox6 or 9-speed manual
Cargo · Tanker · Tipper
Build & price
Vehicles · New trucks
New trucks
UD Trucks, TATA, FAW and HOWO, supplied new and fitted with an Identity body, ready for the road.
One deal. Truck, body and accessories.
Choose the chassis, tell us the job, and we'll deliver a finished truck: a new UD Trucks, TATA, FAW or HOWO chassis, an Identity body built on Mombasa Road, and the safety and working accessories you need, all on one quote and one financing application.
- 01Pick the brand and model
- 02Choose the body and accessories
- 03We build, inspect and hand over
Photo: UD TrucksJapan · Heavy & medium duty
UD Trucks
Japanese trucks built for uptime. The Quester heavy-duty range covers cargo, tipper, tanker and prime-mover work, with the ESCOT automated gearbox, a driver Fuel Coach and UD Telematics. In Kenya, UD Trucks is distributed by Isuzu East Africa, so parts and service sit alongside the Isuzu network.
- ABS brakes (new Quester range)
- ESCOT automated gearbox option
- Fuel Coach driver feedback
- UD Telematics
- Air-suspension driver seat
- Auxiliary brake, retarder option
6x4 rigid
Quester CWE
GVW30.5–40 t
EngineGH8E / GH11E
Power280–420 PS
GearboxManual or 12-speed ESCOT AMT
Cargo · Tanker · Tipper · Waste
Build & price
6x4 prime mover
Quester GWE
GCW60–80 t
EngineUD GH11E
Power370–440 PS
GearboxManual or 12-speed ESCOT AMT
Long haul · Cross-border
Build & priceMedium duty
Croner
ClassMedium duty
UseCity & regional distribution
SpecsOn request
Distribution · Light tipper
Build & price
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC0)India · Proven workhorses, assembled in Kenya
TATA
Tough, simple and economical to run, with Cummins diesel engines and a long track record on Kenyan roads. TATA trucks are assembled locally at Associated Vehicle Assemblers (AVA) in Mombasa, from the LPT cargo chassis and LPK tippers to the heavy-duty Prima range.
- Cummins diesel engines
- Locally assembled (AVA, Mombasa)
- Wide parts availability
- Simple mechanicals, low running cost
- Power steering
- Electric range on trial in Kenya
4x2 cargo chassis
LPT 1618
GVW16 t
Payload≈10 t
EngineCummins 5.9 L, 180 hp
Torque650 Nm
Gearbox6-speed manual
Wheelbase5,195 mm
High-side · Box · Cage · Tanker
Build & price
6x4 tipper
LPK 2518
GVW25 t
Body16 m³ tipper
EngineCummins ISBe 5.9, 180 hp
Torque700 Nm
Gearbox6-speed manual
Fuel tank300 L
Sand · Ballast · Quarry
Build & price4x2 tipper
LPK 1618
GVW16.2 t
EngineCummins ISBe 5.9, 180 hp
Torque700 Nm
Gradeability42%
Construction · Murram
Build & priceHeavy duty
Prima
ClassHeavy duty
RangePrime movers & tippers
SpecsOn request
Long haul · Mining
Build & price
Photo: Sulthan Naufal, CC BY-SA 4.0China · Jiefang heavy-duty value
FAW
FAW Jiefang trucks offer heavy-duty capability at a competitive price, with more than 20 years in Kenya. The JK6 covers the 10–12 tonne medium class and the JH6 is the heavy-duty flagship, alongside J6P tippers and prime movers. TransAfrica Motors is FAW’s exclusive distributor in Kenya.
- Competitive price per tonne
- 20+ years in Kenya
- Dealer workshops & spares
- Rigid, tipper & prime-mover options
- Manual gearboxes
- Financing through banks & SACCOs
Medium duty
JK6
Payload10–12 t
UseCargo & distribution
SpecsOn request
High-side · Box · Cage
Build & price
Heavy duty flagship
JH6
ClassHeavy duty
RangeRigid & prime mover
SpecsOn request
Long haul · Construction
Build & price6x4 tipper / prime mover
J6P
PowerUp to 420 hp
Drive6x4
SpecsOn request
Quarry · Bulk haulage
Build & price
Photo: Identity Auto FabricatorsChina · Sinotruk tippers & prime movers
HOWO
Sinotruk HOWO is one of the most common heavy trucks on Kenyan construction sites and transit routes. The HOWO 371 tipper is a quarry favourite, and the new HOWO MAX prime mover adds a 480 hp MAN-technology engine and an automated gearbox. We build high-side, box and cage bodies on HOWO chassis every week.
- ABS & stabiliser bars (HOWO MAX)
- Dual fuel tanks
- Heavy-duty suspension
- Sleeper cab options
- Large parts network in Kenya
- Identity bodies built in-house
6x4 tipper
HOWO 371
Power371 hp
Drive6x4
UseSand, ballast, quarry
Tipper · Bulk
Build & price6x4 prime mover
HOWO MAX
EngineMC13.48, 480 hp (MAN tech)
Gearbox16-speed AMT
RetarderVOITH
Fuel750 L + 300 L
CabHigh roof, 2 berths, A/C
Long haul · Cross-border
Build & price
Rigid chassis
HOWO cargo
BodiesHigh-side · Box · Cage
Built byIdentity, Nairobi
General cargo · Produce
Build & priceFitted by Identity
Bodies & accessories
Every new truck can leave with a body and accessories built to your job. Mix and match, and we'll put it all on one quote.
Bodies
- High-side
- Enclosed box
- Cage / livestock
- Double drop & drop-side
- Tipper body + hoist
- Fuel tanker
- Water bowser
- Flatbed
Safety
- Rear under-run bar
- Side guards
- Reflective chevrons & tape
- LED marker & tail lights
- Mud flaps
- Fire extinguisher bracket
Working kit
- Lockable toolbox
- Spare-wheel carrier
- Tarpaulin & rope hooks
- Ladder & roof rack
- Load-securing rails
- Crew water tank
Finish
- Fleet colours & livery
- Company branding
- Rust-proofing
- Anti-slip floor
- Interior lighting
- Custom to spec
Financing
Truck and body, one loan
95%FINANCING
72MONTHS MAX
90DAY MORATORIUM
Specifications are manufacturer and distributor figures for reference and vary by variant, wheelbase and model year. Stock, prices and final specifications are confirmed on your quote. UD Trucks, TATA, FAW, Jiefang, Sinotruk and HOWO are trademarks of their respective owners. Photos: UD Trucks, Wikimedia Commons contributors and Identity Auto Fabricators. Full photo credits.