TLB Hire South Africa helps you hire a tractor loader backhoe, the most common machine on South African building sites, with a digging arm at the back and a loader bucket in front. Send one request and compare rates from independent TLB hire companies.
Give your site and dates to get TLB hire rates.
Get the Best QuoteMachine and Options
- 4x4 TLB. Standard 90 hp class, most jobs.
- Buckets. 300 to 600 mm digging buckets and a front loader bucket.
- Attachments. Hydraulic breaker, auger or forks on request.
- Operator. Included on wet hire.
Where It Is Used
- Trenches. Water, sewer, electrical and irrigation lines.
- Foundations. House footings and small pits.
- Loading. Rubble and soil into tippers.
- Clean-up. Spreading, backfill and site tidying.
Hire Terms
- Wet hire. Operator and diesel included, per hour or per day.
- Dry hire. Machine only, usually weekly or monthly.
- Minimums. Often 4 hours, or a 9-hour day for full-day rates.
- Transport. Driven or floated to site, charged per trip.
TLB Hire Prices
Ballpark prices so you can check a quotation.
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Wet hire, per hour | R450 - R850 |
| Wet hire, per 9-hour day | R4,000 - R7,500 |
| Dry hire, per hour | R300 - R600 |
| Dry hire, per month | R28,000 - R42,000 |
| Minimum half-day charge | R1,800 - R3,400 |
| Transport, each way | R1,500 - R4,500 |
| Breaker attachment, per day | R1,000 - R2,500 |
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
- Duration. Day and week rates cost less per hour.
- Distance. Travel and float charges.
- Ground. Rock needs a breaker.
- Operator skill. A good operator finishes faster.
What to Include in Your Request
- Site address.
- The job: trench, foundation, loading or levelling.
- How many hours or days.
- Wet or dry hire.
- Access width and any slopes.
- Whether you also need a tipper.
Site and Access Considerations
- Access. A TLB needs roughly 2.5 m gate width. Use a mini excavator or bobcat for tighter sites.
- Services. Locate cables and pipes before digging.
- Tipper. Book a tipper at the same time if soil must be removed.
- Ground damage. Tracks and wheels mark lawns and paving. Plan the route.
TLB Hire FAQs
How much is TLB hire per hour?
Roughly R450 to R850 per hour with operator and diesel, before transport.
What is the minimum TLB hire?
Usually 4 hours, plus transport. Some charge a full day.
Can a TLB dig a pool?
Small pools, yes. A larger excavator is faster for big pools.
TLB or bobcat?
A TLB digs deeper and loads higher. A bobcat suits levelling and tight spaces.
Is diesel included?
On wet hire it usually is. Confirm in writing.
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