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Earthmoving is a subcontracted service conducted by earthmoving equipment and generally completed by operators (not dry hire). At iseekplant, we have a large number of suppliers with diverse fleets of earthmoving equipment. You can run a search, specify your location, and refine that search using the filters to find the perfect supplier for your earthmoving project.

You can also use our Get a Quote tool to request earthmoving services and get responses from suppliers near you.

The content below covers a general guide of hire rates for earthmoving services and machines as well as types of earthmoving equipment available to hire and their attachments.

Earthmoving Rates Guide

Earthmoving Subcontractor Rates

It's not really possible for us to include rates for all different types of commercial or civil subcontracted earthmoving tasks because these are usually comprehensively quoted either on a time basis, or cubic meter basis.

We have included a table of common residential earthmoving tasks and their average subcontractor rates for a completed job. All prices are our best guesses.

All rates are in AUD and exclude GST.

Earthmoving Task Rate Range (AUD)
House Foundation Excavation $2,500 - $5,000
Pool Excavation $2,000 - $3,500
Under House Excavations $1,500 - $3,000
Driveway Excavation $1,000 - $2,500
Digging a Basement $3,000 - $7,000
Hardscaping $5,000 - $15,000
Landscaping $5,000 - $20,000
Water Trenches $500 - $1,500

Earthmoving Equipment Hire Rates

Here is a table of rates of the most common earthmoving machines, so you can get an understanding. These rates can vary greatly depending on the supplier, location, availability, and specific project requirements. All rates are in AUD and exclude GST.

Equipment Type Size/Capacity Dry Hire Rate (Per Hour) Min. Dry Hire Duration Wet Hire Rate (Per Hour) Min. Wet Hire Duration
Excavator Small (up to 5 tonnes) $40 - $60 1 Day $80 - $100 4 Hours
Excavator Medium (6 - 14 tonnes) $60 - $80 1 Day $100 - $120 4 Hours
Excavator Large (15+ tonnes) $80 - $120 1 Day $130 - $160 4 Hours
Bulldozer Small (up to 150 hp) $70 - $90 1 Day $100 - $120 4 Hours
Bulldozer Medium (151 - 250 hp) $90 - $110 1 Day $120 - $140 4 Hours
Bulldozer Large (251+ hp) $110 - $130 1 Day $140 - $160 4 Hours
Loader Compact $40 - $60 1 Day $80 - $100 4 Hours
Loader Small (up to 3.0 cubic meter bucket) $60 - $80 1 Day $100 - $120 4 Hours
Loader Medium (3.1 - 4.5 cubic meter bucket) $80 - $100 1 Day $120 - $140 4 Hours
Loader Large (4.6+ cubic meter bucket) $100 - $120 1 Day $140 - $160 4 Hours

Earthmoving Attachment Hire Rates

Attachments can significantly enhance the functionality and versatility of earthmoving equipment. Always confirm with your supplier what attachments are available and suitable for your specific job.

Attachment Compatible Machine Application Hire Rate Range (per day)
Buckets (General Purpose, Heavy Duty, Rock, etc.) Excavators, Backhoes, Loaders Digging, trenching, back-filling, and material handling $35 - $80
Hydraulic Hammers/Breakers Excavators, Skid Steers Breaking rock, concrete, or other hard materials $100 - $200
Augers Excavators, Skid Steers Drilling holes for posts, footings, trees $75 - $150
Rippers Dozers, Graders, Tractors Breaking up hard ground or rock for easier excavation $50 - $100
Grapples Excavators, Skid Steers Handling bulky material, waste, or brush $50 - $100
Trenchers Skid Steers, Mini Loaders Digging trenches for pipes or cables $80 - $150
Compaction Wheels Excavators Compacting soil in trenches or other confined spaces $40 - $80
Mulchers Skid Steers, Excavators Clearing vegetation and undergrowth $100 - $200

Types of Earthmoving Equipment for Hire

At iseekplant, you’ll find a wide range of earthmoving equipment for hire, including Excavators, Loaders, Dozers, and Scrapers. We also have other subcategories relating to earthmoving-type services - including bulk earthworks, earthworks and Heavy Haulage.

Each type of earthmoving equipment has its specific applications and is suitable for different types of jobs.

Earthmoving Task Most Appropriate Equipment
Soil excavation Excavator
Heavy lifting and loading Loader
Rough grading Bulldozer
Fine grading and soil compaction Smooth Drum Roller
Compaction of soil with high moisture content Padfoot Roller
Compaction of wide, open areas Multi-Tyred Roller
Moving large quantities of earth Scraper
Earthmoving in tight spaces Mini Excavator or Compact Loader
Digging trenches Backhoe Loader
High precision digging GPS-equipped Excavator
Demolition tasks Excavator with hydraulic hammer attachment
Digging holes Excavator or Skid-Steer Loader with auger attachment
Removal and relocation of soil Articulated Dump Truck

Below is how we’ve categorised our database of earthmoving equipment on iseekplant and the way in which we consider sizing, applications and the common types of jobs.

Earthmoving Equipment Size Ranges Applications Types of Jobs
Excavators Mini (1-10 Tonnes), Midi (10-20 Tonnes), Large (20+ Tonnes) Digging, grading, lifting Construction, mining, landscaping
Backhoes Standard (14-16 Tonnes), Large (Over 16 Tonnes) Digging, lifting, loading Construction, utility work
Dozers Small (80-150 HP), Medium (150-300 HP), Large (300+ HP) Grading, pushing, ripping Construction, mining, roadwork
Loaders Compact (0.5-2 Tonnes), Small (2-6 Tonnes), Medium (6-10 Tonnes), Large (10+ Tonnes) Loading, lifting, grading Construction, agricultural, landscaping
Skid Steer Loaders Compact (1-2 Tonnes), Medium (2-3 Tonnes), Large (3+ Tonnes) Loading, grading, lifting Construction, landscaping
Graders Small (130-180 HP), Medium (180-250 HP), Large (250+ HP) Grading, finishing Road construction, site preparation
Articulated Trucks Small (25-30 Tonnes), Medium (30-40 Tonnes), Large (40+ Tonnes) Transporting, hauling Construction, mining
Scrapers Single engine (10-50 Cubic Yards), Twin engine (50-100 Cubic Yards) Cutting, loading, dumping, leveling Construction, mining
Compactors (Rollers) Small (1-7 Tonnes), Medium (7-14 Tonnes), Large (14+ Tonnes) Compacting Road construction, site preparation

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