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.

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.

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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.

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