Pretoria, Gauteng
TLBs for sale and hire in Pretoria
Tshwane pipeline, cable and construction work runs on TLBs. I can place hire units on your Pretoria site within 24 hours, or sell you a new unit at direct pricing.
Typical Pretoria use cases
- Municipal water and sewer pipeline installation across Tshwane
- Telkom and fibre cable trenching in the CBD and suburbs
- Residential construction site prep in Centurion and Waterkloof
- Emergency stormwater and repair work
Current pricing — TLB in Gauteng
| Class | Indicative price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Bell TLB hire (dry, per month) | R28,000 – R38,000 | — |
| JCB TLB hire (wet, per hour) | R450 – R650/h | — |
| Shantui TLB (new, purchase) | from R1.1m | — |
| Used Bell TLB <5,000 hrs | R580k – R850k | — |
Prices are indicative for 2026, exclude VAT, subject to spec and finance structure. WhatsApp me for a firm quote.
FAQ — TLB TLB / Backhoe in Pretoria
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