Need an excavator for digging, a Bobcat to clear a plot, or a loader? Here are rough daily and monthly prices, and what to agree before you hire.
Rough prices. The price depends on the machine's size, the hire period, and whether the operator and diesel are included.
| Service | Rough price |
|---|---|
| Bobcat (per day) | From SAR 200 – 350 |
| Small 3.5-tonne excavator (per day) | From SAR 500 |
| Large excavator (per day) | SAR 800 – 2,000 |
| Small wheel loader (per day) | From SAR 500 |
| Excavator (per month) | SAR 12,000 – 30,000 |
💡 Monthly hire is usually much cheaper than daily (some companies say 30–40%). For a long job, ask for the monthly price.
🚛 Ask whether the price includes transporting the machine to the site and back. It's sometimes charged separately.
A rough guide from 5 sources in Riyadh (October 2026), mostly price pages of equipment hire companies. Sources vary a lot. The final price is agreed between you and the company. Laqeeni doesn't set prices or take commission.
Most people need the machine with a professional operator. Using it without experience is dangerous.
Some prices include diesel and some don't. A big difference in cost.
A "day" is 8 hours at some companies and less at others. Ask exactly.
Before digging, find out where water, power and telecom lines run.
Some work in the street or public places needs a municipality permit.
If the machine breaks down mid-job, who pays for the lost time? Agree beforehand.
Explain the job (digging, backfilling, clearing land) so the company suggests the right machine and size.
Operator, diesel, transport to site: everything in writing.
Ask about the machine's age and maintenance, and see it first if you can.
Who is liable for damage if there's an accident on site?
Period, price, working hours and cancellation, in a contract or message.
Ask contractors who've used the company before.
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Prepare the site before the machine arrives, so you don't pay for idle hours.
Keep children and workers well away from where the machine works.
Mark the plot boundaries and services before digging starts.
If you need more than one machine or a long period, ask for a special price.
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Join freeA Bobcat is small and quick for clearing and moving material in tight spaces. An excavator is for deeper digging and heavier work.
Some companies hire by the hour for small jobs, but most have a minimum of half a day or a day.
No. Laqeeni is a directory that connects you with the company directly. You agree and pay between you.
Last updated: October 2026