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Conveyor Belt Hire: Mobile and Temporary Conveyors

Looking for conveyor belt hire in South Africa? Send one free request and independent hire companies quote you directly for mobile and stockpiling conveyors.

  • Quotes from: Conveyor hire companies
  • Area: All nine provinces
  • Cost to you: Free, no obligation
A mobile radial stacker conveyor on wheels building a stockpile of aggregate at a South African site
A mobile radial stacker conveyor on wheels building a stockpile of aggregate at a South African site

Not every job needs a permanent conveyor. Conveyor belt hire covers short projects, seasonal peaks, breakdown cover and trials before you buy. ConveyorBelting.co.za helps you find hire companies. Describe the material, the distance and the period, and we pass your request to independent suppliers offering conveyor hire and mobile conveyor hire. They contact you and quote directly. We are not a hire company and own no equipment ourselves. The request is free and you are under no obligation to accept any quote.

What can be hired

Depending on supplier, conveyor belt rental can include:

  • Mobile and radial stacking conveyors for stockpiles
  • Truck loading and bagging conveyors
  • Portable feed conveyors for crushers, screens and hoppers
  • Telescopic conveyors for loading and unloading containers and trucks
  • Skid-mounted modular conveyors for temporary lines

Power can be electric or diesel. Ask about hoppers, skirting and spare belting, and whether a feeder or loader is needed to keep the belt supplied evenly.

When hire makes sense

Hire suits harvest peaks, quarry contracts, tailings clean-ups, project sites and stand-in cover while your own conveyor is repaired. It avoids capital outlay and storage costs, and you can try a size and layout before committing to buy. For long contracts, hire can add up. Compare the total hire cost to purchase, including transport, set-up, fuel, servicing and standing time when the unit is not working. Some suppliers offer rent-to-own or buy-back terms. Hire is also useful when the site layout is still changing, since a mobile unit can be moved as the work face or stockpile shifts.

Sizing the conveyor you need

Tell hirers what you move and how much per hour. Material type, lump size, bulk density and moisture decide the belt width, speed and incline. Lighter materials may suit lower inclines. Sticky or wet loads need cleaners and care at transfers. Common widths for mobile units run from 450 mm to 1200 mm, but suppliers know what they have in stock. Say how far material must travel and how high it must be lifted, since steep inclines may need cleated or chevron belting to stop material rolling back.

Terms, safety and logistics

Check the hire period, minimum term, delivery and collection, who fuels and services the unit, and who pays for belt damage. Equipment should come with guards, emergency stops and a safe set-up procedure that meets the OHS Act Driven Machinery Regulations or the Mine Health and Safety Act. Confirm that your operators are trained and that ground conditions and power supply are ready before delivery. Ask who is responsible for guards, spillage clean-up and daily checks while the unit is on your site.

Comparing quotes for conveyor belt hire

The lowest rate is not always the cheapest job. When your quotes arrive, check:

  • Scope: what is included, the method to be used and which materials and consumables the contractor supplies.
  • Time on site: crew size, hours needed and whether they can work inside your shutdown window or at night.
  • Safety and paperwork: site induction, medicals, risk assessments and lock-out procedures for mine or plant work.
  • Guarantee: what the contractor guarantees, for how long, and the call-out terms if something fails.

What to include in your request

  • Material, tonnes per hour and lump size
  • Distance and height the conveyor must cover
  • Hire period and start date
  • Power: diesel or electric, and site address
  • Whether you need a hopper, stacker or loading conveyor

Frequently asked questions

Do you hire out conveyors yourselves?
No. ConveyorBelting.co.za is a free quote-request service. We pass your request to independent hire companies and equipment suppliers, who quote you directly. There is no charge for the request and no obligation to accept any quote.
How long can I hire a conveyor for?
Terms vary by supplier. Some hire by the day or week for short jobs, others prefer monthly or longer contracts. Longer terms often attract better rates, but ask about minimum periods, early return and extension terms before you commit.
Is delivery and set-up included?
Not always. Transport, offloading, set-up and collection may be priced separately, especially for large mobile conveyors that need low-bed transport. Ask each supplier to itemise delivery, commissioning, fuel and servicing so you can compare fairly.
What information helps me get accurate hire quotes?
State the material, tonnes per hour, lump size and the length and height the conveyor must cover. Add the hire period, site address and ground conditions, plus whether you need diesel or electric power, a hopper or a stacker.

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