Price of piling rigs and pile hammers in Nigeria
Rotary bored-pile rig 150-200kNm (SANY SR150/Bauer BG), foreign used, Abuja
₦450,000,000per unit
Market range ₦360,000,000 to ₦540,000,000 as at 15 October 2026.
Price a whole BoQ in the rate bookAs at 15 October 2026, Rotary bored-pile rig 150-200kNm (SANY SR150/Bauer BG), foreign used costs about ₦450,000,000 per unit in Abuja (market range ₦360,000,000 to ₦540,000,000). Other lines: Rotary bored-pile rig 235kNm, new Chinese (SANY SR235): ₦783,804,000 per unit; Excavator-mounted vibro hammer (sheet piles), new: ₦83,979,000 per unit; Diesel pile hammer D62 class with leader, new: ₦242,606,000 per unit; Hydraulic power pack for vibro hammer, new: ₦111,972,000 per unit.
Piling rigs prices in Nigeria (Oct 2026)
| Item | Unit | Abuja price | Range | Change | Confidence | Evidence date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rotary bored-pile rig 150-200kNm (SANY SR150/Bauer BG), foreign used | unit | ₦450,000,000 | ₦360,000,000 - ₦540,000,000 | - | Low | derived |
| Rotary bored-pile rig 235kNm, new Chinese (SANY SR235) | unit | ₦783,804,000 | ₦627,043,200 - ₦940,564,800 | - | Low | derived |
| Excavator-mounted vibro hammer (sheet piles), new | unit | ₦83,979,000 | ₦67,183,200 - ₦100,774,800 | - | Low | derived |
| Diesel pile hammer D62 class with leader, new | unit | ₦242,606,000 | ₦194,084,800 - ₦291,127,200 | - | Low | derived |
| Hydraulic power pack for vibro hammer, new | unit | ₦111,972,000 | ₦89,577,600 - ₦134,366,400 | - | Low | derived |
| Small percussion (tripod) bored-pile rig with winch, new | unit | ₦27,993,000 | ₦22,394,400 - ₦33,591,600 | - | Low | derived |
Prices are Abuja market prices, delivered within the city, excluding VAT unless stated. "Change" compares with the previous weekly update.
Piling rigs prices by location
Estimated by applying Buildocrat's materials location factor to the Abuja price. Always confirm with a local supplier.
| Location | Estimated price per unit | Materials factor |
|---|---|---|
| Abuja (FCT) | ₦450,000,000 | 1.00 |
| Lagos | ₦477,000,000 | 1.06 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦486,000,000 | 1.08 |
| Ibadan | ₦427,500,000 | 0.95 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦432,000,000 | 0.96 |
| Kano | ₦418,500,000 | 0.93 |
| Kaduna | ₦423,000,000 | 0.94 |
| Enugu | ₦441,000,000 | 0.98 |
| Benin City | ₦445,500,000 | 0.99 |
| Uyo | ₦463,500,000 | 1.03 |
| Jos | ₦427,500,000 | 0.95 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦585,000,000 | 1.30 |
What affects the price
Piling rigs are almost all imported; new Chinese rotary rigs cost far less than European ones. Budget for transport on low-beds, tooling (augers, casings, buckets) and a trained operator.
Sources
- Desk estimate (Oct 2026); verify with 3 dealer quotes
Frequently asked questions
How much is a piling rig in Nigeria?
As at 15 October 2026, Rotary bored-pile rig 150-200kNm (SANY SR150/Bauer BG), foreign used costs about ₦450,000,000 per unit in Abuja, within a market range of ₦360,000,000 to ₦540,000,000, according to Buildocrat's Nigeria Construction Rate Book.
How much does it cost in Lagos and Port Harcourt?
Applying Buildocrat's location factors, the same item is estimated at about ₦477,000,000 in Lagos and ₦486,000,000 in Port Harcourt.
What affects the price?
Piling rigs are almost all imported; new Chinese rotary rigs cost far less than European ones. Budget for transport on low-beds, tooling (augers, casings, buckets) and a trained operator.
How often is this price updated?
Buildocrat re-checks key prices every Monday against dated market sources. This page was last updated on 15 October 2026.
How to cite: Buildocrat, Nigeria Construction Rate Book, https://rates.buildocrat.store/prices/piling-rigs/, prices as at 15 October 2026.