Kenya’s construction boom is driving massive demand for reliable heavy equipment — from excavation and trenching to roadworks and site preparation.
If you’re searching for excavator for hire in Kenya, low loader transport, or earthworks services, one name that keeps coming up is Matsu Plant & Earthworks LTD.

With a modern fleet and active project sites, Matsu is positioning itself as a go-to provider for equipment hire and construction support across Kenya.
🚜 What Matsu Plant & Earthworks Offers

Matsu is not just a hire company — they provide full-scale earthworks solutions, including:
- Excavation and trenching
- Site clearing and grading
- Drainage and culvert works
- Material handling and transport
- Road construction support
Heavy Equipment Hire Prices in Kenya (Matsu Fleet Guide 2026)
| Equipment | Brand / Model | Typical Hire Rate | Hire Basis |
| Excavator | Jonyang 245L | KES 47,000 | Per day |
| Excavator | Develon | KES 48,000 | Per day |
| Compact Roller | XCMG Compact Roller | KES 28,000 | Per day |
| Motor Grader | Sinomec Motor Grader | KES 44,000 | Per day |
| Crawler Excavator | 30 Tonne Crawler | KES 48,000 | Per day |
| Excavator | Liebherr 920 | KES 44,000 | Per day |
| Excavator | Hyundai 220LC | KES 45,000 | Per day |
| Excavator | Komatsu PC210-10 | KES 45,000 | Per day |
| Excavator with Breaker | JCB 220LC | KES 45,000 | Per day |
Excavator hire prices in Kenya usually range from KES 40,000 to KES 48,000 per day for common mid-size machines, while compact rollers and other support equipment may cost less depending on the job.
⚠️ What Most Clients Get Wrong
Many clients focus only on price “Who is cheapest?”.But the real cost comes from:
- Delays due to unavailable machines
- Poorly maintained equipment
- Inexperienced operators
🟢 Why Matsu
From their operations, key strengths include:
✔️ Active fleet (machines actually working)
✔️ Multiple equipment types available
✔️ Ability to handle complete projects
✔️ Experience in real construction environments