Concrete mixer trucks in South Africa: buy or rent
Rental listings for 6 to 8 m³ drums start at about R 3,700, and truck mixers of about 6 m³ are listed from roughly R 940,000 to R 1,080,000 to buy. Smaller self-loading and three-wheeled mixers start from about R 122,000. Describe your pour and your budget in a request on BlaBlaPrice. It is free, and the AI shows the prices and businesses it finds in this country.
Approximate prices in South Africa, November 2026 (sellers' websites)| Type | Size | Price range |
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| Rental, truck mixer | 6 to 8 m³ drum | R 3,700 to R 4,300 (rental rate) |
| Self-loading or three-wheeled mixer | 0.5 to 6 m³ | R 122,000 to R 197,000 |
| Truck mixer | About 6 m³ | R 940,000 to R 1,080,000 |
| Mobile self-loading mixer | 3.5 to 4 m³ | R 1,078,000 to R 2,723,000 |
Warranty and what to check on the truck
Ask for the warranty in writing. One listed truck mixer carries a standard five-year warranty against premature wear on the drum and the mixing spirals, with extended options available. Some local suppliers say their warranty is backed by a national parts division, so ask where parts come from and how far the nearest service point is from your city. For a used truck, check the chassis, the year and the mileage in kilometres, and have the drum inspected.
Cement quality and the two-hour rule
Local guidance on concrete mixes says a mix should be used within two hours of mixing and must never be retempered by adding water. Plan the drum size and the number of trucks around that limit and the distance to the site. All cement sold in South Africa must meet SANS 50197 for common cement, so ask your supplier for that certificate. The National Building Regulations apply to anybody building in the country.
Season and planning
Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. November is the start of the warm season, so a rental booked now covers the early part of it. Plan each pour in daylight, and tie the lease term to the length of the job rather than to the calendar.
Delivery and how the price is quoted
Name the city where the truck must work: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria or Gqeberha. Measure the drum in cubic metres (m³), the mileage in kilometres and the distance to the site in kilometres. Ask whether a rental rate is per day, per week or per month, and whether transport from the yard to your site is included in the price.
To get offers, write your request in your own words on BlaBlaPrice, with the drum size, the city and your budget in rand. It is free for buyers. Registered sellers receive the request and reply in the chat with their price, terms and delivery, and your contacts stay hidden until you choose whom to share them with. Related equipment is in Concrete pumps and Tipper trucks.
Questions and answers
How much does it cost to rent a concrete mixer truck in South Africa?
Rental listings for 6 to 8 cubic metre drums start at about R 3,700. The rate depends on the drum size and the period, so ask the seller for the rate per day or per month before you agree.
Is it cheaper to buy a truck mixer?
Truck mixers of about 6 m³ are listed from roughly R 940,000 to R 1,080,000. Compare that price with the rental rate for the months you actually need the truck.
What should I check on a used mixer?
Check the chassis, the year, the mileage in kilometres and the condition of the drum. Ask for the warranty in writing, since one listed truck mixer carries five years against premature wear on the drum and mixing spirals.
Does the price include delivery?
It may not. Name the city where the truck must work, such as Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria or Gqeberha, and ask the seller to state transport in the offer.
