Caterpillar dealers in DR Congo
There are 2 authorised Caterpillar dealers in DR Congo, with 3 branches in Lubumbashi and Kinshasa: Tractafric Equipment DR Congo and Congo Equipment. All of them offer parts and servicing. Last checked October 2026.
Country guide
Buying Caterpillar equipment in DR Congo
DR Congo is the world's largest cobalt producer and Africa's largest copper producer, and the Katanga mining region around Lubumbashi and Kolwezi is one of the continent's biggest markets for mining equipment.
- Currency
- Congolese franc (CDF); US dollar widely used
- Main ports
- Matadi, Boma (west); most mining cargo comes overland
- Drives on the
- Right
- Languages
- French; Lingala and Swahili widely spoken
Importing and registering, in brief
Ports and corridors
Matadi and Boma serve Kinshasa and the west. Equipment for Katanga usually comes overland from Durban or Dar es Salaam through Zambia (Kasumbalesa border), or via the Lobito corridor through Angola.
Cargo tracking note
Sea shipments need a cargo tracking note (FERI) issued before loading.
Customs
Clearance is through the DGDA (Direction Générale des Douanes et Accises); goods are also inspected by the OCC (Office Congolais de Contrôle).
Registering for road use
Machines used on public roads must be registered and plated with the national vehicle registration authority.
General guidance only. Confirm with the official bodies or your clearing agent before you buy. Last checked October 2026.