Bidly.

South Africa's construction marketplace

Plant hire • South Africa

Plant hire on Bidly

Plant hire across South Africa, Lesotho, Botswana and Namibia: TLBs, 5-ton & 8-ton excavators, vibratory rollers, water trucks, cranes and tipper combos. Choose between wet rates (operator included) and dry rates (machine only).

Vetted suppliers

Every plant hire bidder is reviewed before bids reach you.

Bids in hours

Vetted contractors monitor Bidly daily — most jobs get bids same-day.

No commission

Free to post. No commission. No markup. Award the contract directly.

Recent Plant hire projects on Bidly

Live projects open for bidding from contractors across SA.

Plant hire suppliers across SA & neighbouring countries

Bidly contractors cover all of South Africa, plus cross-border into Lesotho, Botswana and Namibia.

Plant hire on Bidly — frequently asked questions

What is the difference between wet rate and dry rate plant hire?

Wet rate includes the operator and usually fuel; dry rate is the machine only — you supply the operator. Bidly lets you specify which on the job listing.

How quickly can I get a TLB on site?

Plant operators typically have machines available within 24–48 hours of a Bidly award, depending on your location.

Do Bidly plant hire bids include float and transport?

Operators usually quote transport separately or include it explicitly. Mention your site location accurately to get all-in bids.

Can I hire on hourly, daily or weekly rates?

All three. Pick the rate type when you post the job and bidders quote against it.

Is plant available for weekend work?

Yes — a portion of plant operators run weekend rates. Add weekend availability to your job description.

Ready to get bids on your plant hire project?

Post once. Get competitive bids from vetted contractors across SA, Lesotho, Botswana and Namibia.