Bobcat Hire South Africa helps you hire a skid steer loader with operator for levelling, loading, spreading and clean-up in tight spaces. Send one request and compare rates from independent bobcat hire companies.
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Get the Best QuoteMachines and Attachments
- Wheeled skid steer. Hard surfaces and general levelling.
- Tracked loader. Soft or muddy ground.
- Attachments. Auger, breaker, broom, trencher, pallet forks.
- Operator. Included on wet hire.
Where It Is Used
- Levelling. Gardens, yards and paving bases.
- Loading. Rubble and soil into trucks.
- Spreading. Topsoil, sand and G5.
- Clean-up. Site clean-up and sweeping.
Hire Terms
- Wet hire. Operator and diesel, per hour or day.
- Minimum. Often 4 hours.
- Transport. Brought on a trailer or small truck, charged per trip.
- Attachments. Charged extra per day.
Bobcat Hire Prices
Ballpark prices so you can check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Wet hire, per hour | R400 - R650 |
| Wet hire, per day | R3,200 - R5,500 |
| Minimum half-day charge | R1,800 - R3,000 |
| Attachments, extra per day | R500 - R2,000 |
| Transport, each way | R800 - R2,500 |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Ballpark figures, rounded, excluding VAT. They reflect typical South African contractor and plant hire rates. They are not our prices or quotations, and no provider is bound by them. Confirm what each quotation includes, such as transport, diesel, operator, tip fees and minimum hours.
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Get the Best QuoteWhat Affects the Price
- Duration. Full days cost less per hour.
- Attachments. Breakers and augers add to the rate.
- Distance. Transport charges.
- Ground. Soft ground may need a tracked loader.
What to Include in Your Request
- Site address.
- The job and area in m².
- Gate width.
- Attachments needed.
- Hours or days.
- Whether a tipper is also needed.
Site and Access Considerations
- Access. Most bobcats fit through about 1.8 m. Mini loaders fit narrower gaps.
- Lawns and paving. Skid steers scuff surfaces when turning. Protect finishes.
- Digging limits. Bobcats do not dig deep. Use a TLB or excavator for trenches and pits.
- Removal. Book a tipper for spoil.
Bobcat Hire FAQs
How much does bobcat hire cost?
Roughly R400 to R650 per hour with operator, or R3,200 to R5,500 per day.
Can a bobcat dig a trench?
With a trencher or backhoe attachment, shallow trenches yes. Deeper trenches need a TLB.
Bobcat or TLB?
Bobcat for levelling and tight spaces, TLB for digging.
Is the operator included?
On wet hire, yes.
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