Price of bulldozers, payloaders and backhoes in Nigeria
How much is a bulldozer or payloader in Nigeria? As at 15 October 2026, Skid-steer loader (Bobcat S-series), foreign used costs about ₦63,600,000, with a market range of ₦47,700,000 to ₦79,500,000.
Skid-steer loader (Bobcat S650 class), new
Backhoe loader, new Chinese (XCMG/6-in-1 types)
Backhoe loader, new premium (JCB 3CX/CAT 426/Bobcat B730)
Wheel loader 1.6t (LiuGong 816H), new
Wheel loader 3t (LiuGong 835H), new
Wheel loader 5t, new Chinese (LiuGong 855/SDLG/Lonking LG855)
Wheel loader 5t Chinese (LiuGong/SDLG), foreign used
Payloader CAT 950 series, foreign used
Payloader CAT 966 series, foreign used
Bulldozer 220-260hp, new Chinese (Shantui SD22/Zoomlion ZD260G)
Bulldozer 320-340hp, new Chinese (Shantui SD32/Zoomlion ZD340G)
Bulldozer 160hp, new Chinese (Shantui SD16)
Swamp (LGP) bulldozer D6 class, foreign used
Articulated dump truck 25-30t (CAT 730/Volvo A30), foreign used
Rigid off-highway dump truck 40t (CAT 773/Komatsu HD405), foreign used
What drives the price
Older CAT D8H/D8K and 966 machines are still traded widely in Nigeria. New Chinese dozers and loaders (Shantui, Zoomlion, LiuGong, SDLG) cost less and come with a dealer warranty. On used machines, check the undercarriage, final drives, transmission and engine blow-by.
- All-in
- Dry hire + diesel and lubricants + operator, per day. Mobilisation and VAT are added in the booking estimate.
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- How firm the rate book's evidence is: several dated quotes (high) down to a desk estimate (low).
- Yellowmetal estimate
- A line the rate book doesn't price yet, worked out from its nearest line or a dollar price at today's exchange rate.
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- Adds the machine to your shortlist so you can request one quote for several machines.
Market rates from the Buildocrat Nigeria Construction Rate Book, updated 15 October 2026. Base location Abuja; other locations use the rate book's factors. Your final price is confirmed in the WhatsApp chat.


