Heavy equipment dealers in Botswana
There are 11 heavy equipment dealers in Botswana, with 18 branches in Gaborone, Francistown, Maun and 2 other towns. Between them they represent 21 brands, including SDLG, Caterpillar, JCB, Komatsu and John Deere. Last checked October 2026.
Botswana at a glance
- Capital
- Gaborone
- Business hub
- Gaborone, Francistown
- Currency
- Botswana pula (BWP)
- Languages
- English, Setswana
- Dialling code
- +267
- Time zone
- CAT, UTC+2
- Working week
- Monday to Friday
- Drives on the
- Left
- Main ports
- None (landlocked)
8 dealers in Botswana
The equipment market in Botswana
Diamond mining is the backbone of Botswana's economy and the main user of heavy equipment, with copper mining in the north-west growing fast.
Roads and public works add construction demand. Many dealers are branches of South African companies, with parts close by in Johannesburg.
Importing and registering equipment in Botswana
Routes in
Botswana is landlocked. Equipment usually comes from Durban or Johannesburg by road, or from Walvis Bay (Namibia) via the Trans-Kalahari corridor.
Customs
Clearance is through the Botswana Unified Revenue Service (BURS). Most importers use a licensed clearing agent.
Registering for road use
Machines used on public roads are registered with the Department of Road Transport and Safety. Your dealer or a clearing agent can usually arrange this.
General guidance only. Rules change, so confirm with the official bodies or your clearing agent before you buy. Last checked October 2026.