JMC Carrying value and depreciation
Known for forward-cab dropside workhorse.
Depreciation curve
We class the JMC Carrying as a chinese (new entrant) in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 60% after three years and 46% after five. No resale track record yet, frequent launch-price cuts and fast model churn. Buy on price, not on resale.
Retention table
| After | Retained |
|---|---|
| 1 year | 78% |
| 3 years | 60% |
| 5 years | 46% |
| 7 years | 35% |
| 10 years | 23% |
Estimates for a new purchase at list price; retail basis, trade-in ≈ 12% under retail.
JMC's forward-cab dropside workhorse was part of the brand's first South African line-up and returned as the Carrying Plus in late 2025. It chases fleet business against the Hyundai H100 and JAC X200. The current version uses an Isuzu-derived 2.8 turbodiesel.
Carrying against its rivals
JMC Carrying: common questions
Does the JMC Carrying hold its value?
We class the JMC Carrying as a chinese (new entrant) in our 12-tier model, which puts its retention at roughly 60% after three years and 46% after five. No resale track record yet, frequent launch-price cuts and fast model churn. Buy on price, not on resale.
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All figures are modelled estimates for planning, not offers or valuations. Data reviewed 2026.