Grader Hire South Africa helps you hire a motor grader with operator to shape, level and maintain gravel roads, layerworks and large areas. Send one request and compare rates.
Give the road or area size to get grader hire rates.
Get the Best QuoteGrader Sizes
- 120 class. Smaller roads and yards.
- 140 class. The standard grader for roads and layerworks.
- Ripper or scarifier. Breaking up hard road surfaces.
- Operator. Grader work is almost always wet hire.
Where It Is Used
- Gravel road maintenance. Blading, reshaping and camber.
- Layerworks. Trimming subbase and base layers.
- Farm and estate roads. New and existing roads.
- Large platforms. Trimming to level.
Hire Terms
- Wet hire. Per hour, usually 9-hour day minimum.
- Water cart and roller. Needed for compaction behind the grader.
- Transport. Driven to nearby sites or floated.
- Daily rate. Common for road maintenance.
Grader Hire Prices
Ballpark prices so you can check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| 120 class, wet, per hour | R750 - R1,100 |
| 140 class, wet, per hour | R850 - R1,400 |
| 140 class, per 9-hour day | R7,500 - R12,500 |
| Small driveway or farm road job, half day | R3,500 - R6,500 |
| Water cart support, per hour | R450 - R750 |
| 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.
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Get the Best QuoteWhat Affects the Price
- Road length. Kilometres to be graded.
- Condition. Potholed or corrugated roads take more passes.
- Compaction. Adding a roller and water cart increases cost but lasts longer.
- Distance. Transport and travel.
What to Include in Your Request
- Road or area location.
- Length and width, or m².
- Maintenance blading or reshaping.
- Whether water cart and roller are needed.
- Start date.
Site and Access Considerations
- Water. Grading dry material without water leaves loose gravel.
- Drainage. Good camber and side drains keep a gravel road usable.
- Traffic. Public roads need traffic control.
- Material. Badly worn roads may need new gravel imported.
Grader Hire FAQs
How much does grader hire cost?
A 140 class is roughly R850 to R1,400 per hour with operator.
How often should a gravel road be graded?
Depends on traffic and rain. Many farm roads are bladed a few times a year.
Do I need a roller as well?
For lasting results on reshaped roads, yes.
Is there a minimum?
Usually a half or full day, plus transport.
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