Combine harvesters in South Africa
A combine harvester in South Africa costs from about R 276,000 for a small machine to about R 1,890,800 for a higher-capacity new model, and used large machines are listed from R 6,100,000. The quickest way to current prices and to machines near you is a request on BlaBlaPrice, where the AI looks through South African sellers' websites and price lists.
Approximate prices in South Africa, October 2026 (sellers' websites)| Type | Typical use | Price range |
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| Small combine for rice, wheat or corn | Plots of about 0.4 to 1 hectare | R 276,000 – R 367,300 |
| Mid-size combine, tracked or wheeled | Maize and grain | R 452,300 – R 752,400 |
| Higher-capacity new combine | Commercial farms | R 1,116,300 – R 1,890,800 |
| Used large combine | For example a 2025 John Deere S7800 | R 6,100,000 – R 8,200,000 |
Warranty and what to check
Warranty terms vary by brand, and the period is given in years, hours or both. New Holland adds a 3-year or 1,200-hour Service Plus extended warranty to its CR-Series combines. Austter lists 1,500 hours or 12 months for the machine and 2,000 hours or 12 months for the engine, whichever comes first. Case IH offers a comprehensive safeguard warranty against unexpected repair costs. Ask for the period in writing and check the engine hours on any used machine.
Season: plan before the harvest
Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. Summer crops are sown in the warm months and ripen later, so a combine is needed once the crop is ready. A request sent in October gives you time to compare offers, arrange a demonstration and book servicing before the harvest starts.
Delivery and how prices are quoted
Compare machines on the same basis: the area they can harvest in hectares, the header width and the engine power. Ask each seller whether the price includes transport to your farm, and whether a dealer near Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban or Gqeberha can service the machine. Some listings show a model year and engine hours, so check both before you compare.
What to write in your request
Say whether you want to buy or hire, and whether you need a new or used machine. Give the model, year and engine hours if you have a used one in mind, plus the area to harvest in hectares, the crop (maize, wheat, rice or corn) and the header you need. Add your region, the nearest city and your budget in rand, so sellers can quote delivery and suitable machines from the start.
Describe the combine in your own words in the BlaBlaPrice chat, and add a photo if you have one. Buyers use BlaBlaPrice for free. Its AI asks for missing details, looks through South African sellers' websites and price lists, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Registered sellers reply in the chat with their offer, terms and delivery, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide with whom to exchange them. For tractors to pair with a combine, see Farm tractors, or start your request on the home page.
Questions and answers
How much does a combine harvester cost in South Africa?
Listings from sellers' websites in October 2026 range from about R 276,000 for a small combine to about R 1,890,800 for a higher-capacity new model. Used large machines are listed from about R 6,100,000.
Does a combine come with a warranty?
Yes, but terms differ. New Holland offers a 3-year or 1,200-hour extended warranty, and Austter lists 1,500 hours or 12 months on its machine. Check whether the period is in years, hours or both.
When should I request a combine?
Summer runs from December to February, and crops ripen after the summer growing season. A request in October gives you time to compare offers and book servicing before the harvest.
Can a combine be delivered to another city?
Ask each seller whether delivery to Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban or Gqeberha is included, and what it costs, before you agree to buy.
