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What does a TLB cost in South Africa — yellow backhoe loader with 2026 price guide banner

Market Insights 9 min read

How Much Does a TLB Cost in South Africa? (2026 Price Guide)

What does a TLB cost in South Africa in 2026? Real new and used backhoe loader prices from live listings — from R180,000 used to R950,000 new.

ACM Africa Marketing Team | May 28, 2026

How many hours is too many — close-up of a worn TLB hour meter showing 6,234 hours

Equipment Guides 9 min read

How Many Hours Is Too Many on Used Equipment? (By Category)

What's high and what's not on a used machine's hour meter — by category. Per-category ranges, service milestones, and the questions to ask the seller.

ACM Africa Marketing Team | May 25, 2026

How to write a listing that actually sells — equipment dealer at his desk reviewing a marketplace listing on his laptop

Equipment Guides 8 min read

How to Write an Equipment Listing That Sells (2026 Playbook)

A practical guide to writing equipment listings that get enquiries — titles, photos, pricing, descriptions and the common mistakes that kill sales.

ACM Africa Marketing Team | May 21, 2026

8 things to check before buying a used TLB — South African inspector with clipboard examining backhoe loader

Equipment Guides 9 min read

8 Things to Check Before Buying a Used TLB (2026 Guide)

A field-tested 8-point inspection for buying a used TLB. Spot wound-back hours, hydraulic issues, worn pins and shaky paperwork before you transfer money.

ACM Africa Marketing Team | May 19, 2026