Short answer: R3,000 to R110,000, with most of the market sitting near R12,800. The longer answer is what actually moves that number.
What drives the price
- Brand and specification account for most of the spread — our range runs R3,000 to R110,000.
- Volume changes the rate; contractors buying repeat quantity should be quoted, not charged shelf price.
- Delivery distance is a real line item on bulky generator, so factor it into the comparison.
- VAT is included in every price we publish.
What you can expect to pay
Live prices from our own catalogue, not a guess — every row links to the product page.
Generator available now
- Trade Professional 1000 W 4-Stroke Petrol Generator — R3,000
- Trade Professional 2.8 kW Petrol Generator — Compact and Dependable — R3,741
- 3500W 4-Stroke Key Start Generator – High-Performance Portable Power — R4,400
- 3500W 4-Stroke Key Start Petrol Generator – Reliable Portable Power — R5,200
- VTOOLS 3 kW Petrol Generator – Compact Key-Start Power — R5,500
- 2 kVA Electric Start Petrol Generator – Reliable Backup Power — R6,699
- 4 kW Petrol Inverter Generator – Stable Backup Power Supply — R12,800
- 12kVA S1100 Diesel Generator 220V – Heavy-Duty Backup & Industrial Power Solution — R25,450
- Honda EU30iS – 3 kVA Silent Inverter Generator — R38,000
- 40kVA Diesel Generator 380V Open-Type – Industrial & Commercial Power Solution — R55,000
- 60kVA Diesel Generator 380V – Industrial 3-Phase Power Generator (Open-Type) — R65,500
- 150 kVA Diesel Generator Open-Type – Industrial 3-Phase Power Solution — R110,000
Frequently asked questions
How Much Does Generator Cost in South Africa?
Short answer: R3,000 to R110,000, with most of the market sitting near R12,800. The longer answer is what actually moves that number.
Where can I see current generator prices?
Our generator category is live and priced: https://sahomebuilderstore.com/product-category/generator/
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