Roller Hire South Africa helps you hire compaction rollers, from walk-behind units to 12-ton smooth drum and padfoot rollers with operator. Send one request and compare rates.
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Get the Best QuoteRoller Types
- Pedestrian roller. Paths, driveways and trenches.
- 3-ton ride-on. Small roads and parking areas.
- 10 to 12-ton smooth drum. Granular layers and roads.
- Padfoot roller. Clay and cohesive soils.
- Plate compactors. Paving and small areas.
Where It Is Used
- Platforms. Building pads and slabs.
- Roads. Subbase and base layers.
- Driveways and paving. Base compaction.
- Dams. Compacting embankment layers.
Hire Terms
- Wet hire. Large rollers with operator, per hour.
- Dry hire. Pedestrian rollers and plate compactors, per day.
- Water. Compaction needs water at the right moisture.
- Transport. Charged per trip.
Roller Hire Prices
Ballpark prices so you can check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Pedestrian double-drum, dry, per day | R800 - R1,600 |
| 3-ton ride-on, wet, per hour | R350 - R600 |
| 10 to 12-ton smooth drum, wet, per hour | R550 - R900 |
| 12-ton padfoot, wet, per hour | R600 - R1,000 |
| Plate compactor, per day | R250 - R550 |
| Transport, each way | R1,500 - R6,000 |
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. Choose for layer thickness and area.
- Material. Clay needs padfoot drums.
- Duration. Day and week rates.
- Transport. Bigger rollers need a lowbed.
What to Include in Your Request
- Site address.
- Area and layer thickness.
- Material type.
- Required density, if specified.
- Duration and start date.
Site and Access Considerations
- Vibration. Switch off vibration near buildings, pipes and retaining walls.
- Moisture. Dry material will not compact properly.
- Testing. Ask for density tests where a specification applies.
- Edges. Use a plate compactor along walls and kerbs.
Roller Hire FAQs
Which roller do I need?
Pedestrian for driveways, 10 to 12-ton smooth drum for roads and platforms, padfoot for clay.
How much is roller hire?
A 10 to 12-ton roller with operator is roughly R550 to R900 per hour.
Can I hire a roller without an operator?
Pedestrian rollers and plate compactors, yes. Large rollers are usually wet hire.
Do I need a water cart?
On large areas, usually yes.
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