Excavators are one of the most diverse machines in the construction industry. They can help complete demolition work, dig trenches, or clear land. They are possibly the most used piece of machinery across different construction sectors. Whether it’s a small scale digging projects where mini excavator hire is required, or a larger scale site that needs 70 tonne excavator hire, these machines can do it all.
Excavators can be used across the residential, commercial, infrastructural, civil, and mining sectors of construction. An excavator consists of three main parts: the undercarriage, house, and arm. The undercarriage consists of tracks, track frame and a final drive which houses the hydraulic motor. The house includes the operator cab, engine, counterweight, and hydraulic oil tanks. The arm typically consists of a boom, stick and a bucket with three joints between them and the house.
Finding the right excavator for your project is essential so you can get the job done right. Each size of excavator has different costs associated with them for both wet and dry hire. For dry hire, excavator hire rates will generally be between $40 and $180 per hour, and for excavator wet hire they can range from $115 to $270 per hour. Find full comprehensive excavator hire rates so you know exactly which excavator you need for your project.
The answer to this question isn’t straightforward, however, you will need a licence to operate an excavator above a certain tonnage. For small mini excavators used in residential projects, you can often operate one without special ticketing, but it is best to check specifications before hiring a mini excavator. If you wish to operate a large excavator, a ticket will be required, and you will need to obtain an excavator licence before commencing use.
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If you’re looking for excavator hire, you may also be in need of tipper truck hire, bobcat hire, kanga digger hire, or try something different like compactor hire, backhoe hire, or dump trucks.
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