Used Mixer Trucks for Sale — HOWO Concrete & Transit Mixers, CIF Worldwide

What Is a Concrete Mixer Truck?

A concrete mixer truck (transit mixer) carries a rotating drum mounted on a heavy-truck chassis. The drum turns continuously during transit — typically at 1–3 rpm — to keep the concrete mix homogeneous and prevent early setting. On arrival at the pour, the driver switches to discharge speed (around 12–15 rpm) and the concrete flows down the chute.

The drum drive system is either:

• Hydraulic (most common on Chinese mixers): a hydraulic pump driven off the engine PTO spins a hydraulic motor connected to the drum. Smoother operation, easier to control discharge speed, and more forgiving in dusty or muddy site conditions.
• PTO mechanical drive: simpler gearbox-driven system, lower maintenance cost, but less speed control.

Most of the concrete mixer trucks we stock use hydraulic drum drive — better suited to the variable terrain and long hauls common in African construction.

Drum Sizes: 6, 8, 10, and 12 m³ — Which Do You Need?

Drum capacity is the first spec a buyer should confirm. Here is a practical guide:

Going larger than the road payload limits in your country will cause fines and axle damage. Check local GVW regulations before ordering. Our team can advise on which drum size fits your country's legal limits.

6x4 vs 8x4 Mixer Truck — Key Differences

The two main configurations we stock are the HOWO 6x4 and HOWO 8x4 concrete mixer truck.

• HOWO 6x4 mixer (371HP, WD615.47 engine): Three axles, twin rear drive. Standard configuration for 8–10 m³ drums. Good for most African road conditions — tar, gravel, and laterite. The WD615.47 engine is well-known across sub-Saharan Africa; parts are widely available. Shorter overall length makes urban site access easier.
• HOWO 8x4 mixer (340HP, WP8.340E51 engine): Four axles, twin rear drive. Built for 10–12 m³ loads. The extra axle spreads load across more wheels, protecting road surfaces and passing axle-weight inspections more easily. The WP8 engine series is modern, fuel-efficient, and well-supported. Best suited to large infrastructure projects where payload per trip matters.

For most buyers in Kenya, Uganda, Ghana, or Tanzania who need a general-purpose concrete mixer lorry, the 6x4 HOWO 371HP covers the majority of jobs. If you are running a ready mix concrete plant with high daily output, look at the 8x4. Browse our full range of howo truck models to see all configurations.

What We Inspect and Refurbish on Every Mixer Truck

Used mixer trucks accumulate wear in specific places that matter a great deal for reliability. Our inspection checklist covers:

• Drum shell and blades (fins): Worn or broken mixing blades reduce concrete quality and slow discharge. We replace blades that are below minimum thickness.
• Drum bearing and roller track: The drum rides on steel rollers. Worn rollers cause vibration, noise, and eventual drum drop — a costly failure mid-pour.
• Hydraulic pump and motor: We pressure-test the hydraulic system, check for leaks at hose joints and the pump shaft seal, and verify drum rotation speed in both directions.
• Water tank and pump: The on-board water tank (typically 300–400 L) is used to wet the drum after discharge and for partial wash. Tank integrity, pump function, and spray nozzles are all checked.
• Discharge chute and hopper: Chute wear liners and hopper seals are inspected. Cracked hoppers are repaired or replaced.
• Engine, gearbox, and axles: Full mechanical inspection matching our standard used truck protocol — oil analysis, compression check, gearbox shift quality, differential play.
• Cab and electrics: Dashboard instruments, PTO switch, drum control lever.

After inspection, each cement mixer truck is repainted, missing parts are sourced, and the unit is test-driven loaded before sign-off.

Why Chinese Mixer Trucks Work Well in Africa

Chinese heavy trucks — particularly HOWO — have built a strong reputation across African construction markets over the past fifteen years. Several factors make them practical for mixer truck buyers:

• Parts availability: HOWO spare parts are stocked in Johannesburg, Nairobi, Lagos, Kampala, and Accra. Engine parts for the WD615 series are some of the easiest to source on the continent.
• Price-to-payload ratio: A used HOWO concrete mixer truck delivers comparable payload to a used Isuzu, Hino, or Fuso at a lower landed cost. For fleet buyers, this gap compounds across five or ten units.
• Chassis robustness: HOWO frames are built for high GVW and rough terrain — suited to African construction sites that are far from smooth.
• Local mechanic familiarity: In most African markets, HOWO mechanics are easier to find than specialists for European brands. Lower downtime between services matters on project sites.

We also stock dump trucks and tanker lorries that are commonly paired with mixer operations on large sites — earthmoving and water supply alongside concrete delivery. For buyers searching specifically for a Dongfeng mixer, see our concrete mixer dongfeng sourcing page.

Buying Process: LHD/RHD, CIF, and Import

Here is what the purchase process looks like for a typical African or Middle Eastern buyer:

1. Model and spec confirmation: We send you photos and a video of the actual unit — drum, engine bay, cab, hydraulic system. You confirm the spec before any payment.
2. LHD or RHD conversion: If your country drives on the left (South Africa, Kenya, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Tanzania, Zambia), we convert the truck to right-hand drive in-house. Most Middle East and West African markets take LHD directly.
3. Inspection and refurbishment: Detailed above. Completed before shipping.
4. CIF shipping: We handle the bill of lading, packing list, commercial invoice, and certificate of origin. The price you agree includes cost, insurance, and freight to your named port — Durban, Mombasa, Lagos, Dar es Salaam, Aqaba, or others.
5. Import documentation: We supply the full set of export documents. Our team has handled clearance paperwork to more than 40 countries and can advise on what your local customs office typically requires.

If you are comparing trucks for sale in south africa or sourcing a fleet for a regional contractor, contact us for a landed-cost comparison across drum sizes and configurations. You can also browse our full inventory at used trucks for sale to see all current stock across truck types.