Cape Town, Western Cape
TLBs for sale and hire in Cape Town
Cape Town municipal, civils and residential construction work needs TLBs available fast. I coordinate hire units through Western Cape partners and can supply new sale units direct at Joburg pricing.
Typical Cape Town use cases
- Municipal pipeline work across the metro
- Cape Town CBD site prep and demolition support
- Wine estate infrastructure and irrigation trenching
- Coastal residential development site work
Current pricing — TLB in Western Cape
| Class | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bell TLB hire (dry, per month) | R30,000 – R40,000 | Slight premium vs JHB |
| JCB TLB hire (wet, per hour) | R475 – R675/h | — |
| Shantui TLB (new, purchase) | from R1.15m | Landed Cape Town |
Prices are indicative for 2026, exclude VAT, subject to spec and finance structure. WhatsApp me for a firm quote.
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