Bulldozer Hire South Africa helps you hire tracked dozers with operator to push, spread and rip material on earthworks, clearing, road and dam projects. Send one request and compare rates.
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Get the Best QuoteDozer Sizes
- D4 to D5 class. Small platforms, farm roads and clearing.
- D6 class. General earthworks and dam work.
- D8 class and up. Heavy ripping, mining and large dams.
- Ripper. For hard ground and soft rock.
Where It Is Used
- Bulk earthworks. Pushing cut to fill and spreading layers.
- Clearing. Heavy bush and land clearing.
- Dams. Building and shaping embankments.
- Ripping. Loosening hard ground before excavation.
Hire Terms
- Wet hire. Operator and fuel, per hour, normally 9-hour day minimum.
- Weekly and monthly. Lower rates for longer jobs.
- Lowbed transport. Dozers move by lowbed, charged each way.
- Escort. Wide loads may need permits and escorts.
Bulldozer Hire Prices
Ballpark prices so you can check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| D4 to D5 class, wet, per hour | R850 - R1,400 |
| D6 class, wet, per hour | R1,100 - R1,800 |
| D8 class, wet, per hour | R1,700 - R2,800 |
| Ripping, extra per hour | R150 - R400 |
| Lowbed transport, each way | R6,000 - R20,000 |
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
- Size. Bigger dozers move more but cost more to move to site.
- Ripping. Extra wear on undercarriage and teeth.
- Duration. Transport is spread over longer hire.
- Distance. Lowbed charges rise with distance.
What to Include in Your Request
- Site address and access route.
- The job and area or volume.
- Dozer size, if known.
- Duration.
- Whether ripping is needed.
Site and Access Considerations
- Short pushes. Dozers are efficient over short distances. Longer hauls need trucks.
- Lowbed access. Check the route and site entrance for a lowbed.
- Clearing rules. Large-scale clearing may need environmental authorisation.
- Dam safety. Larger dams fall under dam safety regulations.
Bulldozer Hire FAQs
How much is bulldozer hire per hour?
A D6 class is roughly R1,100 to R1,800 per hour with operator, before lowbed transport.
What size dozer do I need?
D4 to D5 for small jobs, D6 for most earthworks and dams, D8 for heavy ripping.
Is there a minimum hire?
Usually a 9-hour day, and often several days to justify transport.
Can a dozer build a farm dam?
Yes, often with a compactor and water cart for the wall.
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