Semi-trailers

Semi-trailers for sale in South Africa

Updated 4 November 2026

Semi-trailers in South Africa were listed at about R 100,383 for a basic flatbed and up to R 436,091 for a four-axle, 100-ton lowbed when we checked, with car carriers from about R 225,000. The quickest way to see current prices is to describe the trailer you need on BlaBlaPrice, where the AI looks through local sellers' websites and shows the prices it finds.

Axle count and payload are the main differences between the rows, so state both in your request.

Coupling and dimensions to check

A government regulation says a semi-trailer's fifth-wheel kingpin must be securely fitted to a mounting plate on the trailer, so check the coupling before you buy. The national standard in the search results gives 4.3 m height, 2.6 m width and a maximum overall length of 22 m when two joined trailers are used. Road specifications also say a trailer with less than 150 mm ground clearance must be able to lift to 150 mm on undulating roads, so ask whether the suspension allows this.

Trailer types and what to compare

Flatbed, fence, lowbed and car carrier trailers are priced differently because they have different axles, payloads and equipment. Listings mention Fuwa axles, Jost landing gear and Wabco braking systems, which are worth asking about on heavy trailers. Compare the number of axles, the payload in tonnes and the equipment side by side.

Inspection and season

Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. Plan the inspection and a test haul for a normal working day in the season you will use the trailer, and ask the seller to show the brakes and lights working before you pay. Warranties on South African trucks are common, so ask whether a semi-trailer carries one and what it covers.

What to put in your request

Name the trailer type, the make if you have one, the year, the payload, the number of axles, the equipment you need, the papers you expect, the condition, your budget in rand and your city. Ask whether the trailer can be collected from Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town or Gqeberha, and who arranges the transport.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. You describe the trailer in your own words and can add a photo. Sellers registered on the platform reply in the chat with their offer, price and terms, and your contact details stay hidden until you decide with whom to share them. You can also look at car trailers or start a request on the home page.