Grain trailers

Grain trailers in South Africa: what they cost and how to buy

Updated 4 November 2026

A new grain trailer in South Africa costs roughly R164,000 to R406,000, depending on the number of axles, the body volume and the unloading method. The quickest way to see current prices for your towing vehicle and load is to send a request on BlaBlaPrice.

Rules to check before you pay a deposit

Any trailer above 3.5 tonnes gross mass must be fitted with wheel flaps that comply with SASS 1496, so ask the seller to confirm this in writing. Trailer manufacturers also need an MIB certificate from the NRCS, and SANS 1884-2 sets the requirements for trailers with rear axles and goosenecks for connection to a horse. Ask to see the certificate before you commit. The Consumer Protection Act covers warranties on goods, and some builders offer one year of cover on workmanship and non-wearing parts, so get the warranty terms in the quote.

Season and climate

November is late spring. Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. A trailer ordered now will usually be delivered as the hot season starts, so check tyre pressure, brakes and the tarpaulin or rear door seals before the first loaded trip, and plan longer runs for the cooler hours of the day.

Delivery and how prices are quoted

Trailers are priced per unit, not per tonne carried, and the specifications are metric: body volume in cubic metres, payload in kilograms or tonnes, and the number of axles. Ask whether the price includes delivery between your city and Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town or Gqeberha, and whether it includes VAT. The prices in the table are approximate, taken from sellers' websites, and are not final quotes.

What to write in your request

Name the towing vehicle make and model, the body volume and payload you need, the number of axles, the unloading method (side tip, hydraulic tip or rear door), the year and condition you accept, and your budget and city. Exact details about the towing vehicle and the unloading method stop sellers from quoting a trailer that will not fit your truck.

BlaBlaPrice is free for buyers. Describe the trailer in your own words in the chat and add a photo if you have one. The AI asks for any missing details and looks through sellers' websites and price lists in South Africa, then shows the prices and businesses it finds. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own price, terms and delivery, and your contacts stay hidden until you decide with whom to exchange them. You can also look at tractor-drawn trailers or create a request from the home page.