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Highveld Plant Hire

Hello, a new one to two tonne mini excavator is from R 140,000 to R 250,000 here. Do you need it for a short job or a long lease?

Eastern Cape Machinery

Good day, a used 2023 crawler is usually around R 650,000, depending on the engine hours. How many hours should it have, and which city would you like it delivered to?

Durban Earthworks Supply

Hi, we can quote a six-tonne machine at about R 900,000 new, with the dealer warranty. Is it for buying or for hire, and what is the scope of the job?

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Excavators for sale or hire in South Africa

Approximately, according to sellers' websites in October 2026, a mini excavator of one to two tonnes costs R 38,000 to R 250,000 in South Africa, and a used 2023 crawler from R 650,000. Machines of 13 to 21 tonnes start near R 1,200,000. For a price on the exact machine, or for hire terms, describe the job in a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Approximate prices in South Africa, October 2026 (sellers' websites)
TypePrice range
Mini excavator, 1 to 2 tonnesR 38,000–R 250,000
Excavator, about 5 to 6.5 tonnes, newR 390,000–R 930,000
Used crawler, 2023 to 2025, low hoursR 650,000–R 1,920,000
New crawler, 13 to 21 tonnesR 1,200,000–R 3,150,000

Warranty, hours and service records

New machines come with a standard warranty, and extended warranty options are sold through authorised dealers, so ask what the extended cover includes. Used prices depend heavily on engine hours: the listings range from 130 hours to over 2,500 hours. Ask for the hour meter reading and the service record, and check that the hours are recorded in the service history.

Summer and winter on site

October is spring. The seasons here are summer from December to February and winter from June to August. A job that runs from October into summer or winter needs a hire or lease term that covers the whole period, so ask the seller whether the term can be extended if the job runs over.

Moving the machine and training

A machine of this size is moved on a low-bed truck, so ask for transport to your site as a separate line in the quote. Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and Gqeberha are far apart, and transport can be a large part of the total. If the machine will be run by someone new, a CETA-accredited excavator operator course is five days long at NQF Level 2.

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Say whether you want to buy or hire, the machine type and its size in tonnes, and the scope of work, such as trenching, levelling or demolition. Add whether you want new or used, the year you want, the engine hours you would accept, the model if you know it, the city where the machine must work, the lease term in months, and your budget. The more specific the scope, the closer the quote.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. You describe the job in a chat, and our AI asks what is missing, looks through local sellers' websites and price lists in South Africa, and shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered here reply in the chat with their own offer, price, terms and delivery, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. For similar machines see construction machinery or mini loaders.

Questions and answers

How much does an excavator cost in South Africa?

A mini excavator of one to two tonnes costs about R 38,000 to R 250,000, and a used 2023 crawler from R 650,000, according to sellers' websites in October 2026.

How do engine hours affect the price of a used excavator?

Used prices move with the hours on the machine, and listings range from about 130 to over 2,500 hours. Ask for the hour meter reading and the service history before you buy.

Does a new excavator have a warranty?

New machines come with a standard warranty, and extended cover is sold through authorised dealers. Ask what the extended cover includes before you sign.

What training is needed to run one?

A CETA-accredited excavator operator course takes five days and is at NQF Level 2. Ask who will run the machine what training they have.

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