Heavy-duty 3 tonne diesel-powered excavator hire, perfect for all your large scale trenching, landscaping, and excavation needs. Using breakout force to ensure stability at a deep working depth, and featuring 360 degrees slew, rubber tracks, backfill blade. Common applications including trenching for sewerage, electricity and storm water, ground levelling and safe movement of earthing and building blocks. Safe and easy to use for any level of operator.

Model	2980kg
Width	1550mm
Length	4130mm
Height	2530mm
Maximum depth	2850mm
Bucket width	300mm, 450mm, 1200mm

Full Day:

$520

Week:

$1900

Weekend Special:

$520

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FAQ

Q1.How much does it cost to rent a mini excavator ?

A. The cost of rental/hire within Australia of most mini excavators can range between $300- $500 over a 24 hour hire period, depending on the machine quality, size and rental service.

Q2.How much does it cost to have someone operate a mini excavator ?

A. Ranging from every small to large excavation projects, most excavator drivers will charge at minimum $600, and jobs can increase past to $10,000 dollars depending on the job size and difficulty.

Q3.Do I need a license for a mini excavator ?

A. According to Worksafe (23/10/18), a certificate is no longer required to operate an earth moving or particular crane (EPC) occupational class of machinery; meaning that anyone from the public is welcome to come and use our entire range of excavators, mini loaders, trenchers and bobcats, without needing licensing.

Q4.What does a mini excavator do ?

A. An excavator is hydraulic construction/ digging machine that consists of a boom arm mounted bucket, attached to a rotating cabin above driving tracks. It is used primarily for digging wide trenches, holes and general earth moving. Excavators are preferred when a wide range of motion is needed. For machines designed to move large volumes of earth, a mini loader or bobcat

Q5.How to use a mini excavator ?

A. An excavator uses a simple system of joysticks and handles to both drive and operates its tracks, arms, and attachments. The skills required to operate one can easily be learned within 10 minutes use.

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