Seeding equipment

Seeding equipment in South Africa: prices and what to check

Updated 3 November 2026

In South Africa a hand or long-handled seeder costs about R 260 to R 900, and a manual row seeder about R 2,000 to R 4,500. Powered or multi-row units range from about R 8,700 to R 43,000. Describe your crop and tractor on BlaBlaPrice to get replies that fit your field.

Seed and planting rules

Seed and propagating material are regulated in South Africa under the Plant Improvement Act, so check the seed source before planting. The new Plant Breeders' Rights Act No. 12 of 2018 has been in force since 1 June 2025 and protects registered varieties. If you use seed treatment, only products registered for seed treatment may be used, and they must be blended strictly according to the label.

Warranty and what the price includes

Equipment in the terms we found is warranted under the original manufacturer's standard warranty, subject to South African law. Check whether a tractor hitch, discs, hoses or a monitor are included in the price. Ask for the warranty length in writing and find out who services the machine locally.

Season and planting time

Summer runs from December to February, and November falls at the start of that period, when many farms plant summer crops. Equipment ordered now needs to arrive before planting, so allow time for delivery and set-up. Winter (June to August) is the cooler half of the year, so there is more time between the seasons to set up equipment.

How it is bought here

Prices are per machine, and the listings mix garden tools with farm equipment, so compare seeder width, number of rows and tractor fit before you compare price. A seeder for maize is not the same as one for garden vegetables. Ask about delivery to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria or Gqeberha, and whether it comes by courier or by truck.

What to write in your request

Give the seeder type, the width or number of rows, the crop, the tractor you use, and the manufacturer and model. Say whether you want new or used equipment, and add the year and any extra equipment you need, such as a monitor. Include your delivery city and your budget, so sellers can reply with a precise offer.

On BlaBlaPrice you describe your crop and machine in a chat, and the AI asks for missing details such as the tractor and the number of rows. It then looks through sellers' websites and price lists in South Africa and shows the prices and businesses it finds. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice reply in the chat with their own offer, price and delivery terms, and your contact details stay hidden until you choose to share them. Buying is free. For related machines, see farm tractors or tillage equipment, or start on the home page.