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