Price of graders, rollers, pavers and asphalt plants in Nigeria
Motor grader CAT 140G, Nigerian used, Abuja
₦80,000,000per unit
Market range ₦70,000,000 to ₦85,000,000 as at 15 October 2026.
Price a whole BoQ in the rate bookAs at 15 October 2026, Motor grader CAT 140G, Nigerian used costs about ₦80,000,000 per unit in Abuja (market range ₦70,000,000 to ₦85,000,000). Other lines: Motor grader CAT 12G/12F, Nigerian used: ₦50,000,000 per unit; Motor grader CAT 140G/14E/120B, foreign used: ₦120,000,000 per unit; Motor grader 180-215hp, new Chinese (LiuGong/SDLG/Shantui): ₦150,000,000 per unit; Motor grader CAT 140 GC, new: ₦429,226,000 per unit.
Road construction equipment prices in Nigeria (Oct 2026)
| Item | Unit | Abuja price | Range | Change | Confidence | Evidence date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motor grader CAT 12G/12F, Nigerian used | unit | ₦50,000,000 | ₦33,000,000 - ₦65,000,000 | - | Medium | 2026-10-01 |
| Motor grader CAT 140G, Nigerian used | unit | ₦80,000,000 | ₦70,000,000 - ₦85,000,000 | - | Medium | 2026-10-01 |
| Motor grader CAT 140G/14E/120B, foreign used | unit | ₦120,000,000 | ₦75,000,000 - ₦175,000,000 | - | Medium | 2026-10-01 |
| Motor grader 180-215hp, new Chinese (LiuGong/SDLG/Shantui) | unit | ₦150,000,000 | ₦108,000,000 - ₦176,000,000 | - | Medium | 2026-10-01 |
| Motor grader CAT 140 GC, new | unit | ₦429,226,000 | ₦343,380,800 - ₦515,071,200 | - | Low | derived |
| Single-drum vibratory roller 12-14t, new Chinese (XCMG XS123/LiuGong 6114) | unit | ₦89,577,600 | ₦71,662,080 - ₦107,493,120 | - | Low | derived |
| Single-drum vibratory roller 10-12t (Dynapac CA25/Bomag BW213), foreign used | unit | ₦55,000,000 | ₦44,000,000 - ₦66,000,000 | - | Low | derived |
| Tandem vibratory roller 3t, new | unit | ₦25,000,000 | ₦22,000,000 - ₦33,000,000 | - | Medium | 2026-10-01 |
| Ride-on vibratory roller 5t, new | unit | ₦55,000,000 | ₦49,500,000 - ₦59,500,000 | - | Medium | 2026-10-01 |
| Walk-behind double-drum roller 550-800kg, new | unit | ₦6,500,000 | ₦5,000,000 - ₦7,000,000 | - | Medium | 2026-10-01 |
| Walk-behind single-drum roller 330kg, new | unit | ₦3,800,000 | ₦3,700,000 - ₦4,200,000 | - | Medium | 2026-10-01 |
| Pneumatic-tyred roller 16-26t, new Chinese | unit | ₦102,641,000 | ₦82,112,800 - ₦123,169,200 | - | Low | derived |
| Asphalt paver (CAT AP-1000/Vogele), foreign used | unit | ₦250,000,000 | ₦145,000,000 - ₦280,000,000 | - | Medium | 2026-10-01 |
| Asphalt paver 9m, new Chinese (XCMG RP903/SANY) | unit | ₦317,254,000 | ₦253,803,200 - ₦380,704,800 | - | Low | derived |
| Asphalt batch mixing plant 80 t/h, new Chinese, ex-works | unit | ₦522,536,000 | ₦418,028,800 - ₦627,043,200 | - | Low | derived |
| Asphalt batch mixing plant 160 t/h, new Chinese, ex-works | unit | ₦895,776,000 | ₦716,620,800 - ₦1,074,931,200 | - | Low | derived |
| Bitumen distributor truck 8,000L, new | unit | ₦102,641,000 | ₦82,112,800 - ₦123,169,200 | - | Low | derived |
| Chip spreader (self-propelled or truck-mounted), new | unit | ₦74,648,000 | ₦59,718,400 - ₦89,577,600 | - | Low | derived |
| Cold milling machine 1.0-1.3m drum, foreign used | unit | ₦200,000,000 | ₦160,000,000 - ₦240,000,000 | - | Low | derived |
| Thermoplastic road-marking machine (hand-push) with pre-heater, new | unit | ₦11,197,200 | ₦8,957,760 - ₦13,436,640 | - | Low | derived |
| Kerb/drain slipform machine (small), new | unit | ₦65,317,000 | ₦52,253,600 - ₦78,380,400 | - | Low | derived |
| Soil stabiliser / recycler (WR-class), new Chinese | unit | ₦559,860,000 | ₦447,888,000 - ₦671,832,000 | - | Low | derived |
Prices are Abuja market prices, delivered within the city, excluding VAT unless stated. "Change" compares with the previous weekly update.
Road construction equipment 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) | ₦80,000,000 | 1.00 |
| Lagos | ₦84,800,000 | 1.06 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦86,400,000 | 1.08 |
| Ibadan | ₦76,000,000 | 0.95 |
| Osogbo (Osun) | ₦76,800,000 | 0.96 |
| Kano | ₦74,400,000 | 0.93 |
| Kaduna | ₦75,200,000 | 0.94 |
| Enugu | ₦78,400,000 | 0.98 |
| Benin City | ₦79,200,000 | 0.99 |
| Uyo | ₦82,400,000 | 1.03 |
| Jos | ₦76,000,000 | 0.95 |
| Riverine / creek site | ₦104,000,000 | 1.30 |
What affects the price
Road plant is mostly imported, so new prices follow the exchange rate. Used CAT graders (12G, 140G) are common and cheap to maintain locally. Asphalt plants are quoted ex-works: budget for shipping, installation and commissioning.
Sources
- Desk estimate (Oct 2026); verify with 3 dealer quotes
- Jiji.ng asphalt equipment listings checked 1 Oct 2026: tokunbo CAT/Vogele pavers N145-280m
- Jiji.ng motor grader listings checked 1 Oct 2026: Nigerian-used CAT 12G N35-65m, 140G N70-85m, foreign-used 140G N175m, new LiuGong/SDLG/Shantui N108-176m
- Jiji.ng road roller listings checked 1 Oct 2026: walk-behind 550-800kg N5-7m, 3t tandem N25-33m, 5t ride-on N49.5-59.5m
Frequently asked questions
How much is a road roller or motor grader in Nigeria?
As at 15 October 2026, Motor grader CAT 140G, Nigerian used costs about ₦80,000,000 per unit in Abuja, within a market range of ₦70,000,000 to ₦85,000,000, 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 ₦84,800,000 in Lagos and ₦86,400,000 in Port Harcourt.
What affects the price?
Road plant is mostly imported, so new prices follow the exchange rate. Used CAT graders (12G, 140G) are common and cheap to maintain locally. Asphalt plants are quoted ex-works: budget for shipping, installation and commissioning.
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/road-construction-equipment/, prices as at 15 October 2026.