Sprayers & fertiliser spreaders

Sprayers and fertiliser spreaders in South Africa

Updated 1 November 2026

A hand-held fertiliser spreader or a knapsack sprayer costs roughly R 276 to R 497 in South Africa, a wheeled broadcast spreader about R 2,377 to R 3,680, and a large PTO-driven spreader between R 16,042 and R 17,250. For prices that fit your tractor and your delivery city, send a request on BlaBlaPrice, and the AI will look through local sellers' websites and price lists.

Local rules and what to check

Ask the seller for the warranty period in writing, because makers differ. Maschio Gaspardo offers two years' factory warranty on its sprayers and spreaders, so compare the warranty and rust cover as well as the parts. If you spread fertiliser, check the product against the national fertiliser regulations, which set requirements for nitrogen and phosphorus fertilisers. If you spray crop protection products, make sure they are registered for use in South Africa; the Department of Agriculture publishes the registration guidelines.

Timing around the South African summer

Summer runs from December to February and winter from June to August. Late November falls just before summer, so a sprayer or spreader bought now can be tested and set up before the hot months begin. Prices in the table are for November 2026 and may change by the time you buy.

Delivery and how prices are quoted here

Prices are quoted in rand per machine. The 400 L PTO spreader is a heavy freight item, and a 3 m³ manure spreader is listed at about R 195,443, so name your delivery city when you ask: Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria or Gqeberha. Before you compare two quotes, check whether each includes VAT and delivery, because a low price without delivery can cost more in the end.

What to write in your request

Say whether you need a walk-behind, tow-behind, tractor-mounted or PTO-driven machine, and give the tank or hopper volume in litres and the working width in metres. Name the tractor it has to fit and its power, add the make and model if you know them, and state whether you want new or used, the year, your delivery city and your budget in rand. Attach a photo of your current machine if you have one.

Describe the machine in your own words in the chat on BlaBlaPrice and add a photo if you have one. The AI asks for any missing details, then shows the prices and businesses it found. Sellers registered on BlaBlaPrice receive the request and reply in the chat with their own offer, price and terms. Your contact details stay hidden, and you decide with whom to exchange them. For the tractor itself, see Farm tractors, and for the wider section see Farm machinery.