Construction Equipment for Sale in South Africa
Free quotes from construction equipment dealers and suppliers across South Africa. One request, no obligation.
- Size class
- new and used
- Gets to site
- On a lowbed
- Job stage
- Plant hire services
Construction equipment for sale in South Africa ranges from brand-new TLBs on finance to used excavators, loaders and rollers with thousands of hours behind them. PlantHiring.co.za is a free quote service. You fill in one form and we pass your request to independent dealers and suppliers, who quote you directly. We do not sell, hire, inspect or transport any equipment ourselves, and there is no fee or obligation. Tell us the machine, the size and your budget range.
Buying new or used construction equipment for sale in South Africa
New machines come with a factory warranty, dealer support and finance, but cost the most up front. Used construction equipment for sale in South Africa is cheaper and often available immediately, but it carries more risk. Buying makes sense when:
- You have steady work for the machine for most months of the year
- You have your own operators, fuel and maintenance arrangements
- Hire costs on a long contract would add up to more than finance payments
If work is irregular, plant hire may still be cheaper. Compare with our page on plant hire rates.
Inspecting a used machine
Hours on the meter are only part of the story. Before you buy, check or have a mechanic check:
- The service history and whether the hour meter has been replaced
- Engine starting, smoke, oil leaks and blow-by
- Hydraulic pumps, cylinders and hoses for leaks and drift
- Pins and bushes on the boom, bucket and loader arms for play
- Undercarriage wear on tracked machines, or tyre condition on wheeled ones
- Proof of ownership and that there is no outstanding finance
An oil sample analysis and a test dig under load reveal problems a quick walk-around misses.
Finance, hire-to-buy and running costs
Dealers and banks offer asset finance with a deposit and monthly instalments over several years. Some suppliers offer hire-to-buy, where part of the rental goes toward purchase. Budget beyond the price: insurance, servicing, parts, wear items such as buckets and tyres, and transport on a lowbed or float. Remember VAT, and that registered vendors may be able to claim it back. A cheap machine that is down for weeks waiting on parts can cost more in lost work than a dearer one with good dealer support, so ask how quickly parts and service reach your area, especially outside the main metros.
Getting quotes from dealers
State the machine type, size class, maximum hours, year range and budget. Ask for photos, the service record and whether delivery is included. Selling a TLB or excavator you no longer use? Many dealers also buy or trade in machines. Buy from an established business with a physical yard, never pay a deposit on a machine you have not seen in person, and confirm the serial numbers match the paperwork before money changes hands.
What to include in your request
- Give the machine type and size class
- State the maximum hours and year range
- Mention your budget and finance needs
- Say where it must be delivered
Construction Equipment for Sale on different jobs
- House plots and renovations: a small builder buying a used TLB for foundations, trenches and site clearing
- Housing estates and townships: a civil contractor buying excavators and rollers for services and roads in estates
- Shopping centres, offices and schools: a contractor adding loaders and a grader to its fleet for bulk earthworks
- Factories, warehouses and logistics parks: a factory buying forklifts and a loader for its own yard and stockpiles
- Roads, pipelines and civil works: a road contractor buying graders, rollers and water trucks for a long contract
- Mines and quarries: a contract miner buying heavy excavators and dump trucks for load and haul
- Farms, dams and game lodges: a farmer buying a used TLB or dozer for dams, roads and clearing
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Construction Equipment for Sale by province and city
- Johannesburg
- Pretoria
- Centurion
- Midrand
- Sandton
- Randburg
- Roodepoort
- Krugersdorp
- Randfontein
- Germiston
- Boksburg
- Benoni
- Kempton Park
- Alberton
- Vanderbijlpark
- Vereeniging
- eMalahleni (Witbank)
- Middelburg
- Secunda
- Mbombela (Nelspruit)
- Rustenburg
- Brits
- Klerksdorp
- Potchefstroom
- Polokwane
- Tzaneen
- Lephalale
- Kimberley
- Kathu
- Upington
- Bloemfontein
- Welkom
- Sasolburg
- Durban
- Pinetown
- Pietermaritzburg
- Richards Bay
- Newcastle
- Ladysmith
- Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth)
- East London
- Kariega (Uitenhage)
- Cape Town
- Bellville
- Paarl
- Stellenbosch
- George
- Worcester
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