Front End Loader Hire South Africa helps you hire wheel loaders with operator to load trucks, move stockpiles and handle loose material. Send one request and compare rates.
Give the material and volume to get loader hire rates.
Get the Best QuoteLoader Sizes
- Compact loader, about 1 m³. Small yards and tight sites.
- 950 class, about 3 m³. Stockpiles and truck loading.
- 966 to 980 class. Quarries, crushing and high volume.
- Forks and grabs. For pallets and materials.
Where It Is Used
- Loading trucks. From stockpiles.
- Stockpile management. Quarries, crushers and yards.
- Material handling. Sand, stone and topsoil.
- Clean-up. Large site clean-ups.
Hire Terms
- Wet hire. Per hour, 9-hour day minimum on large loaders.
- Monthly hire. Common at crushers and yards.
- Transport. Driven nearby or floated.
- Tyres. Rock work wears tyres and may be priced in.
Front End Loader Hire Prices
Ballpark prices so you can check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Compact wheel loader, wet, per hour | R500 - R800 |
| 950 class, wet, per hour | R700 - R1,200 |
| 966 to 980 class, wet, per hour | R950 - R1,600 |
| 950 class, per 9-hour day | R6,300 - R10,800 |
| Transport, each way | R4,000 - R12,000 |
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.
Get prices for your site rather than a range. Send one request and compare replies.
Get the Best QuoteWhat Affects the Price
- Size. Bucket size against truck size.
- Duration. Monthly rates are much lower per hour.
- Material. Rock wears tyres and buckets.
- Transport. Lowbed charges.
What to Include in Your Request
- Site address.
- Material and volume.
- Truck sizes being loaded.
- Duration.
- Access and surface.
Site and Access Considerations
- Not for digging. Loaders load loose material. Use an excavator to dig.
- Match trucks. Bucket size should fill a truck in a few passes.
- Surface. Soft ground slows loaders.
- Safety. Keep people clear of the loading area.
Front End Loader Hire FAQs
How much is front end loader hire?
A 950 class is roughly R700 to R1,200 per hour with operator.
Loader or excavator for loading?
A loader is faster from a stockpile. An excavator digs and loads in place.
Can I hire monthly?
Yes, monthly rates are common for crushers and yards.
Is transport included?
Usually not.
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