SDLG G9138H Motor Grader Kenya: Specs, Price and County-Road Applications
Key Facts at a Glance
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Model | SDLG G9138H motor grader |
| Class | Mid-size motor grader, approximately 13.3–13.5 tonne class — exact figure pending official datasheet verification |
| Engine | Weichai diesel — exact output pending official datasheet verification (see specification table) |
| Primary applications | County road maintenance, gravel and murram reshaping, drainage works, estate and urban road grading |
| Availability | Confirm current stock or factory-order status with the SDLG desk — last checked 2026-10-25 |
| Quotation | Written, itemized quotation on request; indicative guidance only on this page |
| Dealer | Trust Partners Geo-Group Ltd — authorized SDLG dealer, Kenya · +254 718 686 967 |
The SDLG G9138H is the mid-size motor grader in the SDLG line sold in Kenya by Trust Partners Geo-Group Ltd, and it is aimed squarely at the country's most persistent machine workload: keeping county roads, estate roads and farm access routes shaped, drained and passable. For county governments, road maintenance subcontractors and large estates, a reliable grader is not a luxury — it is the machine that turns a rough, rutted surface back into a road between rains. This guide sets out the G9138H's verified specification status, how pricing works in Kenya, the blade and ripper configuration decisions that matter, and the county-road applications where this class earns its keep. Where two source figures conflict, we show both and explain exactly how we resolve them on your quotation — we do not average or silently pick the more favourable number.
SDLG G9138H Specifications: Verified Status
Motor grader figures for the Kenyan market currently exist in two versions. The Trust Partners website lists the G9138H at 13,275 kg with a Weichai 105 kW engine; the client-supplied 2026 catalogue lists approximately 13.5 tonnes in an approximately 138 kW engine class. These may reflect different model years or market configurations. Per our editorial policy, the table below states both sources and marks the contested values as pending the official configuration-specific datasheet and stock-unit nameplate — the only authority we will print on a quotation.
| Specification | Website-listed | Catalogue-listed | Published value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,275 kg | ≈ 13.5 t | Pending datasheet verification |
| Engine make | Weichai | Weichai | Weichai (confirmed across sources) |
| Engine output | 105 kW | ≈ 138 kW class | Pending datasheet verification |
| Moldboard width | To be confirmed from official datasheet before order | ||
| Hydraulic system | To be confirmed from official datasheet before order | ||
| Front blade / rear ripper | To be confirmed from official datasheet before order | ||
| Transmission and drivetrain | To be confirmed from official datasheet before order | ||
Verification date on quotation: the SDLG desk records the datasheet revision and stock-unit nameplate against every G9138H quote. If you are comparing the G9138H against a competing grader, ask us for the datasheet and we will send the exact configuration sheet, not a brochure average.
Price and Availability in Kenya
We do not publish a headline price for the G9138H because a responsible grader price depends on the exact machine: configuration, moldboard and ripper options, cab specification, delivery county, and the current import and exchange-rate position at the time of quotation. What we can state plainly is how the quotation is built, so you can compare like-for-like:
- Machine and configuration — the base unit as per the verified datasheet, quoted per unit.
- Attachments — front blade, rear ripper and cutting-edge options quoted separately so you can stage purchases.
- Delivery — Ruai yard collection or delivered to your county, quoted by destination.
- Commissioning and operator familiarization — included; confirm scope on the quote.
- Warranty — SDLG warranty terms as supplied by the dealer, stated in writing on the quotation.
- Financing — dealer-introduced asset finance; approval and terms rest with the lender. See our SDLG financing hub and use the cost-estimate calculator for a project budget figure.
Any price figure discussed verbally or by message is indicative only and is not a firm offer. Product and Offer structured data is applied on this site only where a genuine, visible sale offer with matching price, condition and stock exists; this guide is a specification and selection resource, not a live offer. Stock status at the Ruai yard changes weekly — call +254 718 686 967 or WhatsApp the SDLG desk to confirm the current unit before fixing your road programme start date.
County-Road Applications: Where the G9138H Earns Its Keep
1. Gravel and murram road reshaping
Between rainy seasons, county gravel and murram roads develop corrugation, potholes and lost camber. The G9138H cuts high spots, redistributes material across the width, and restores the crossfall that keeps water off the running surface. For the full maintenance workflow — grading, resealing and murram restoration — see our road maintenance and pothole repair guide for Kenya, and our comparison of asphalt versus murram roads for surface strategy.
2. Drainage and shoulders
Most gravel road failures are water failures. Grading is paired with opening side drains, shaping mitre drains and cutting shoulders so the road dries fast after rain. This is routine, repeatable work that keeps a grader fully employed across a county network — the economics our motor grader hire and surface-finishing guide covers for crews weighing ownership against hire.
3. Estate, urban and institutional roads
Residential estates, schools, hospitals and industrial parks need finish grading to tolerance before paving or cabro laying. The G9138H's circle and moldboard control suits formation trimming and final grading ahead of compaction; our subgrade preparation and quality-control guide sets out the specification the grader is working to.
4. Road construction support
On new road jobs the grader works in sequence with excavators, dozers and rollers: bulk earthworks first, then formation grading, then trimming to design levels. Our dozer versus grader versus excavator comparison shows where each machine is the cheaper tool, and the road construction excavation guide covers the earthworks sequence.
5. Farm and ranch roads
Large farms and ranches grade access roads and tracks before planting and harvest windows. Where the programme includes dam or water-pan earthworks, the grader works alongside the excavation fleet; our earth dam design and construction guide shows how the machines sequence on those jobs.
Blade, Moldboard and Ripper Setup
On a motor grader, configuration is capability. The moldboard width and its circle, the hydraulic control precision, and the front-blade or rear-ripper fitment decide what the machine can reshape and how fast. Three points are confirmed from the official datasheet for your specific unit before order, and stated item by item on the quotation:
- Moldboard and circle — width, rotation and tilt range, matched to your typical road width.
- Hydraulic system — control responsiveness for finish grading versus heavy blading.
- Front blade and rear ripper — whether fitted, and the ground-engaging tooling quoted with the machine.
The SDLG desk verifies all three against the official datasheet before quoting. Pairing matters too: a grader finishes what rollers then consolidate — see our single-drum versus tandem roller guide and the SDLG compaction roller range for the compaction side of the workflow.
Transport and Site Logistics
A motor grader is a wide, articulated machine, and logistics decide whether it reaches your county programme on schedule. Before delivery, confirm the low-loader route and any permit or escort needs — these vary by route and are verified per trip, not assumed — plus offloading space and turning room at the depot. If you are weighing ownership against hiring a grader per kilometre, review current hire pricing and our guide to calculating heavy equipment hire costs in Kenya for the cost framework.
Ownership, Service and Support
Buying through an authorized dealer matters most after the invoice. Trust Partners Geo-Group supports G9138H owners with genuine SDLG cutting edges, circle components and filters through the Ruai workshop, technician call-out for county fleets, operator familiarization at handover, and warranty administration documented in writing. Daily care is straightforward — circle and blade lubrication, cutting-edge inspection, tyre and fluid checks — and the handover pack states the service intervals from the official manual for your unit's configuration. The wider programme context — how graders fit with rollers, water bowsers and excavators across different county terrains — is covered in our regional road works guides, such as road construction earthworks in the Rift Valley.
G9138H vs Larger Graders — and Who Should Buy Something Else
The G9138H fits county roads, estate roads and similar widths. Long-distance highway finishing or mining haul-road maintenance usually rewards a heavier class — the larger SDLG graders on the SDLG motor grader hub, within the wider SDLG equipment range. If your workload is one short road season rather than a multi-year programme, hiring may outrank buying; and crews whose core work is bulk earthmoving rather than finishing should look at an SDLG excavator or the backhoe, dozer and compact range first. Our SDLG vs CAT and Komatsu comparison hub explains how we build evidence-based brand comparisons, and the SDLG wheel loader range covers the material-handling side of road crews' fleets.
Get a G9138H Quotation
Tell us your road programme, county, blade and ripper requirements and the SDLG desk will respond with a written, itemized quotation.
Prefer a written trail? Contact the SDLG desk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the operating weight and engine output of the SDLG G9138H?
Two figures circulate for the Kenyan market: the Trust Partners website lists 13,275 kg with a Weichai 105 kW engine, while the client catalogue lists approximately 13.5 tonnes in a 138 kW engine class. We do not blend or pick the favourable number. The value on your quotation is taken from the official configuration-specific datasheet and the stock-unit nameplate, and is dated on the quote.
How much does the SDLG G9138H cost in Kenya?
There is no responsible universal list price. A motor grader is quoted per unit according to configuration, moldboard and ripper options, delivery county and current import cost. Any figure discussed verbally is indicative only and is not a firm offer; a written quotation from the SDLG desk is the authoritative price. Use the cost-estimate calculator for a project-level budget figure.
Is the G9138H in stock in Kenya or is it a factory order?
Stock rotates at the Ruai yard. Confirm current availability, cab options and build-year directly with the SDLG desk before fixing a road programme start date; if the configuration you need is not in stock, the desk will state the factory-order lead time in writing.
What blade and ripper configuration does the G9138H carry?
The exact moldboard width, circle and hydraulics, and front-blade or rear-ripper fitment are confirmed from the official datasheet for your unit before order, because these define the machine's grading and ripping capability. The dealer states every configuration item on the quotation rather than quoting a generic class figure.
Is the G9138H suitable for county road maintenance programmes?
Yes. It is sized for the core county and subcontractor workload: reshaping gravel and murram surfaces, opening drainage, grading shoulders and preparing surfaces before resealing. For long mining haul roads or high-production highway finishing, a heavier grader class is usually more economical; the SDLG desk will say so plainly.
What machines pair with a G9138H on a road job?
A typical road maintenance set is grader plus vibratory roller and a water bowser for dust control and moisture conditioning; excavation support comes from a suitable SDLG excavator. Our guides on roller selection and site grading compare the machine roles and costs directly.
Can I finance an SDLG motor grader in Kenya?
Yes. Trust Partners Geo-Group works with asset-finance partners and can structure a quotation with deposit, tenor and repayment details. Approval, rates and terms are decided by the lender, not the dealer, and all indicative figures must be confirmed with a written lender quotation before you rely on them.
How do I choose between the G9138H and larger SDLG graders?
Match the grader to the road width, material, daily kilometres and transport rules of your programme. The G9138H covers county roads and estate roads; heavier classes such as the G9220H and G9290H serve highway and mining haul-road duty. A dedicated comparison article in this series is planned; ask the SDLG desk for application advice in the meantime.
SDLG G9138H Motor Grader Kenya: Specs, Price and County-Road Applications
Key Facts at a Glance
| Item | Status |
|---|---|
| Model | SDLG G9138H motor grader |
| Class | Mid-size motor grader, approximately 13.3–13.5 tonne class — exact figure pending official datasheet verification |
| Engine | Weichai diesel — exact output pending official datasheet verification (see specification table) |
| Primary applications | County road maintenance, gravel and murram reshaping, drainage works, estate and urban road grading |
| Availability | Confirm current stock or factory-order status with the SDLG desk — last checked 2026-10-25 |
| Quotation | Written, itemized quotation on request; indicative guidance only on this page |
| Dealer | Trust Partners Geo-Group Ltd — authorized SDLG dealer, Kenya · +254 718 686 967 |
The SDLG G9138H is the mid-size motor grader in the SDLG line sold in Kenya by Trust Partners Geo-Group Ltd, and it is aimed squarely at the country's most persistent machine workload: keeping county roads, estate roads and farm access routes shaped, drained and passable. For county governments, road maintenance subcontractors and large estates, a reliable grader is not a luxury — it is the machine that turns a rough, rutted surface back into a road between rains. This guide sets out the G9138H's verified specification status, how pricing works in Kenya, the blade and ripper configuration decisions that matter, and the county-road applications where this class earns its keep. Where two source figures conflict, we show both and explain exactly how we resolve them on your quotation — we do not average or silently pick the more favourable number.
SDLG G9138H Specifications: Verified Status
Motor grader figures for the Kenyan market currently exist in two versions. The Trust Partners website lists the G9138H at 13,275 kg with a Weichai 105 kW engine; the client-supplied 2026 catalogue lists approximately 13.5 tonnes in an approximately 138 kW engine class. These may reflect different model years or market configurations. Per our editorial policy, the table below states both sources and marks the contested values as pending the official configuration-specific datasheet and stock-unit nameplate — the only authority we will print on a quotation.
| Specification | Website-listed | Catalogue-listed | Published value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating weight | 13,275 kg | ≈ 13.5 t | Pending datasheet verification |
| Engine make | Weichai | Weichai | Weichai (confirmed across sources) |
| Engine output | 105 kW | ≈ 138 kW class | Pending datasheet verification |
| Moldboard width | To be confirmed from official datasheet before order | ||
| Hydraulic system | To be confirmed from official datasheet before order | ||
| Front blade / rear ripper | To be confirmed from official datasheet before order | ||
| Transmission and drivetrain | To be confirmed from official datasheet before order | ||
Verification date on quotation: the SDLG desk records the datasheet revision and stock-unit nameplate against every G9138H quote. If you are comparing the G9138H against a competing grader, ask us for the datasheet and we will send the exact configuration sheet, not a brochure average.
Price and Availability in Kenya
We do not publish a headline price for the G9138H because a responsible grader price depends on the exact machine: configuration, moldboard and ripper options, cab specification, delivery county, and the current import and exchange-rate position at the time of quotation. What we can state plainly is how the quotation is built, so you can compare like-for-like:
- Machine and configuration — the base unit as per the verified datasheet, quoted per unit.
- Attachments — front blade, rear ripper and cutting-edge options quoted separately so you can stage purchases.
- Delivery — Ruai yard collection or delivered to your county, quoted by destination.
- Commissioning and operator familiarization — included; confirm scope on the quote.
- Warranty — SDLG warranty terms as supplied by the dealer, stated in writing on the quotation.
- Financing — dealer-introduced asset finance; approval and terms rest with the lender. See our SDLG financing hub and use the cost-estimate calculator for a project budget figure.
Any price figure discussed verbally or by message is indicative only and is not a firm offer. Product and Offer structured data is applied on this site only where a genuine, visible sale offer with matching price, condition and stock exists; this guide is a specification and selection resource, not a live offer. Stock status at the Ruai yard changes weekly — call +254 718 686 967 or WhatsApp the SDLG desk to confirm the current unit before fixing your road programme start date.
County-Road Applications: Where the G9138H Earns Its Keep
1. Gravel and murram road reshaping
Between rainy seasons, county gravel and murram roads develop corrugation, potholes and lost camber. The G9138H cuts high spots, redistributes material across the width, and restores the crossfall that keeps water off the running surface. For the full maintenance workflow — grading, resealing and murram restoration — see our road maintenance and pothole repair guide for Kenya, and our comparison of asphalt versus murram roads for surface strategy.
2. Drainage and shoulders
Most gravel road failures are water failures. Grading is paired with opening side drains, shaping mitre drains and cutting shoulders so the road dries fast after rain. This is routine, repeatable work that keeps a grader fully employed across a county network — the economics our motor grader hire and surface-finishing guide covers for crews weighing ownership against hire.
3. Estate, urban and institutional roads
Residential estates, schools, hospitals and industrial parks need finish grading to tolerance before paving or cabro laying. The G9138H's circle and moldboard control suits formation trimming and final grading ahead of compaction; our subgrade preparation and quality-control guide sets out the specification the grader is working to.
4. Road construction support
On new road jobs the grader works in sequence with excavators, dozers and rollers: bulk earthworks first, then formation grading, then trimming to design levels. Our dozer versus grader versus excavator comparison shows where each machine is the cheaper tool, and the road construction excavation guide covers the earthworks sequence.
5. Farm and ranch roads
Large farms and ranches grade access roads and tracks before planting and harvest windows. Where the programme includes dam or water-pan earthworks, the grader works alongside the excavation fleet; our earth dam design and construction guide shows how the machines sequence on those jobs.
Blade, Moldboard and Ripper Setup
On a motor grader, configuration is capability. The moldboard width and its circle, the hydraulic control precision, and the front-blade or rear-ripper fitment decide what the machine can reshape and how fast. Three points are confirmed from the official datasheet for your specific unit before order, and stated item by item on the quotation:
- Moldboard and circle — width, rotation and tilt range, matched to your typical road width.
- Hydraulic system — control responsiveness for finish grading versus heavy blading.
- Front blade and rear ripper — whether fitted, and the ground-engaging tooling quoted with the machine.
The SDLG desk verifies all three against the official datasheet before quoting. Pairing matters too: a grader finishes what rollers then consolidate — see our single-drum versus tandem roller guide and the SDLG compaction roller range for the compaction side of the workflow.
Transport and Site Logistics
A motor grader is a wide, articulated machine, and logistics decide whether it reaches your county programme on schedule. Before delivery, confirm the low-loader route and any permit or escort needs — these vary by route and are verified per trip, not assumed — plus offloading space and turning room at the depot. If you are weighing ownership against hiring a grader per kilometre, review current hire pricing and our guide to calculating heavy equipment hire costs in Kenya for the cost framework.
Ownership, Service and Support
Buying through an authorized dealer matters most after the invoice. Trust Partners Geo-Group supports G9138H owners with genuine SDLG cutting edges, circle components and filters through the Ruai workshop, technician call-out for county fleets, operator familiarization at handover, and warranty administration documented in writing. Daily care is straightforward — circle and blade lubrication, cutting-edge inspection, tyre and fluid checks — and the handover pack states the service intervals from the official manual for your unit's configuration. The wider programme context — how graders fit with rollers, water bowsers and excavators across different county terrains — is covered in our regional road works guides, such as road construction earthworks in the Rift Valley.
G9138H vs Larger Graders — and Who Should Buy Something Else
The G9138H fits county roads, estate roads and similar widths. Long-distance highway finishing or mining haul-road maintenance usually rewards a heavier class — the larger SDLG graders on the SDLG motor grader hub, within the wider SDLG equipment range. If your workload is one short road season rather than a multi-year programme, hiring may outrank buying; and crews whose core work is bulk earthmoving rather than finishing should look at an SDLG excavator or the backhoe, dozer and compact range first. Our SDLG vs CAT and Komatsu comparison hub explains how we build evidence-based brand comparisons, and the SDLG wheel loader range covers the material-handling side of road crews' fleets.
Get a G9138H Quotation
Tell us your road programme, county, blade and ripper requirements and the SDLG desk will respond with a written, itemized quotation.
Prefer a written trail? Contact the SDLG desk
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the operating weight and engine output of the SDLG G9138H?
Two figures circulate for the Kenyan market: the Trust Partners website lists 13,275 kg with a Weichai 105 kW engine, while the client catalogue lists approximately 13.5 tonnes in a 138 kW engine class. We do not blend or pick the favourable number. The value on your quotation is taken from the official configuration-specific datasheet and the stock-unit nameplate, and is dated on the quote.
How much does the SDLG G9138H cost in Kenya?
There is no responsible universal list price. A motor grader is quoted per unit according to configuration, moldboard and ripper options, delivery county and current import cost. Any figure discussed verbally is indicative only and is not a firm offer; a written quotation from the SDLG desk is the authoritative price. Use the cost-estimate calculator for a project-level budget figure.
Is the G9138H in stock in Kenya or is it a factory order?
Stock rotates at the Ruai yard. Confirm current availability, cab options and build-year directly with the SDLG desk before fixing a road programme start date; if the configuration you need is not in stock, the desk will state the factory-order lead time in writing.
What blade and ripper configuration does the G9138H carry?
The exact moldboard width, circle and hydraulics, and front-blade or rear-ripper fitment are confirmed from the official datasheet for your unit before order, because these define the machine's grading and ripping capability. The dealer states every configuration item on the quotation rather than quoting a generic class figure.
Is the G9138H suitable for county road maintenance programmes?
Yes. It is sized for the core county and subcontractor workload: reshaping gravel and murram surfaces, opening drainage, grading shoulders and preparing surfaces before resealing. For long mining haul roads or high-production highway finishing, a heavier grader class is usually more economical; the SDLG desk will say so plainly.
What machines pair with a G9138H on a road job?
A typical road maintenance set is grader plus vibratory roller and a water bowser for dust control and moisture conditioning; excavation support comes from a suitable SDLG excavator. Our guides on roller selection and site grading compare the machine roles and costs directly.
Can I finance an SDLG motor grader in Kenya?
Yes. Trust Partners Geo-Group works with asset-finance partners and can structure a quotation with deposit, tenor and repayment details. Approval, rates and terms are decided by the lender, not the dealer, and all indicative figures must be confirmed with a written lender quotation before you rely on them.
How do I choose between the G9138H and larger SDLG graders?
Match the grader to the road width, material, daily kilometres and transport rules of your programme. The G9138H covers county roads and estate roads; heavier classes such as the G9220H and G9290H serve highway and mining haul-road duty. A dedicated comparison article in this series is planned; ask the SDLG desk for application advice in the meantime.
