MARKET ／ Russia & CIS
Russia
Russia is predominantly left-hand drive, with separate routes for the Far East (Vladivostok) and the European side (St Petersburg). Mining, construction and snow-clearance demand overlap; about 2–3 weeks (Far East) / 6–8 weeks (Europe side).
- HANDLE
- left-hand drive
- PORT
- Vladivostok / Saint Petersburg / Novorossiysk
- DUTY
- 5–20%
- LEAD TIME
- 2–3 weeks (Far East) / 6–8 weeks (Europe side)
Market overview
Far East via Vladivostok, European side via St Petersburg. Cold-start specification is standard.
For Russia we confirm transport to Vladivostok / Saint Petersburg / Novorossiysk and the local rules at the specification stage, before quoting a model and an estimate.
Models in demand
- 01Mini excavatorWorkhorse for utilities and foundations; 1.8–3.5 t is the practical class.
- 02Electric forkliftWarehouse and yard handling; electric units suit indoor rules best.
- 03Mini dump truckHauling material and spoil; the 1–3 t class reaches tight sites.
- 04Truck craneLifting steel and precast; the cargo bed doubles as transport.
Import and customs
Import duty (indicative 5–20%) applies on top of a separate recycling fee (utilizatsionny sbor) that varies by machine class and power. EAC（ТР ТС） marking is required. We clear at Vladivostok / Saint Petersburg / Novorossiysk and prepare the documents.
Duty and certification figures are indicative. We confirm the latest tariff and local requirements before shipment.
Local conditions
severe cold (−40 °C). Mains 220 V / 50 Hz（三相 380 V）, so electric machines and chargers are specified for low temperature. left-hand drive. Winter starting (battery, oil) is fixed up front.