Plant Hire South Africa is hiring earthmoving machines by the hour, day or month, with or without an operator. Tell us the machine and the job, and independent plant hire companies reply with rates and availability.
Name the machine and dates to get plant hire rates.
Get the Best QuoteHire Options
- Wet hire. Machine with operator and usually diesel. The most common for short jobs.
- Dry hire. Machine only. You supply operator and fuel. Common on longer contracts.
- Transport. Delivery and collection by truck or lowbed float, charged per trip.
- Minimums. Most hire is a minimum of a half day or a 9-hour day.
Where It Is Used
- Home owners. A TLB or bobcat for a day of digging or levelling.
- Builders. Machines for foundations, backfill and rubble.
- Civil contractors. Fleets for roads, pipelines and earthworks.
- Farms. Dams, roads and land clearing.
Machines Available
- TLB. General digging and loading.
- Excavators. Mini to 30-ton for digging and loading.
- Bobcats. Levelling and loading in tight spaces.
- Tippers and ADTs. Hauling material.
- Graders, rollers, water tankers. Roads and layerworks.
- Bulldozers and front end loaders. Pushing, ripping and loading.
Hire a Machine or Appoint a Contractor
With plant hire you pay for machine time and manage the work yourself. With an earthworks contractor you pay for a finished result, such as a compacted platform, and the contractor takes responsibility for method and quality. If you are unsure, describe the job and ask providers which suits it.
Choose the Machine
Plant Hire Prices
Ballpark prices so you can check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| TLB, wet, per hour | R450 - R850 |
| Mini excavator, wet, per hour | R300 - R550 |
| 20-ton excavator, wet, per hour | R750 - R1,300 |
| Bobcat, wet, per hour | R400 - R650 |
| 10 m³ tipper with driver, per day | R4,000 - R6,500 |
| Grader, wet, per hour | R850 - R1,400 |
| 10 to 12-ton roller, wet, per hour | R550 - R900 |
| Bulldozer D6 class, wet, per hour | R1,100 - R1,800 |
| Water tanker 10,000 L, per hour | R450 - R750 |
| Float or lowbed, per trip | R2,500 - 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
- Machine size. Bigger machines cost more per hour but may finish faster.
- Duration. Weekly and monthly rates are lower per hour.
- Wet or dry. Wet hire includes operator and usually fuel.
- Transport. Float charges apply both ways.
- Standing time. Time waiting on site is often still charged.
What to Include in Your Request
- Machine type and size, if known.
- What the machine will do.
- Site address.
- Start date and how long you need it.
- Wet or dry hire.
- Access limits such as gate width or height.
Site and Access Considerations
- Supervision. On hire you direct the work and are responsible for levels and quantities.
- Damage. Check who covers damage to the machine and to your property.
- Wear parts. Teeth and cutting edges (GET) are often charged to the hirer on dry hire.
- Hours. Ask how hours are measured: hour meter or time on site.
Plant Hire FAQs
What is wet hire?
The machine comes with an operator and usually diesel. You pay one hourly or daily rate.
What is the minimum hire?
Often four hours or a 9-hour day, plus transport. Ask each company.
Is transport included?
Usually not. Delivery and collection are charged per trip.
Can I hire without an operator?
Dry hire is usually for companies with their own qualified operators and insurance.
Which machine do I need?
Describe the job. Providers can recommend the right machine and size.
Related Services
Request Plant Hire quotes through Earthworks South Africa and compare rates, scope and availability from each provider.
Earthworks South Africa is a lead-generation and quote-comparison service. We do not own machinery, employ operators or carry out earthworks. Your enquiry is matched with independent providers who quote and do the work, and your contract is with the provider you choose. Ask for a written quotation that states the scope, quantities, rates, exclusions and timing before you pay a deposit.
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