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.
iseekplant is Australia’s largest online construction hire marketplace. At iseekplant you can find many top suppliers near your location. You can also find user reviews for all the suppliers that will help you choose the best excavator for your project. We have suppliers all across the major Australian cities like Sydney, Brisbane, Perth, Melbourne, Adelaide, Canberra and Darwin.
If you need more information, simply contact our projects team via email at projects@iseekplant.com.au, or call us on 1300 691 912. Or if you’re looking for quick, obligation free quotes, use out Get a Quote Tool today to help you make the right decision for your project.
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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- Joe, JNP Plumbing & Gas FittingView profile"I hired a little Toyota 4SDK4 from Matt to clean up my backyard and found the skid steer to be a late model and in excellent condition at a very reaso..."
- Paul BrugmanView profile"If you are thinking earthmoving or landscaping your property I can personally recommend SAWTELL PRECISION EARTHMOVING. This company takes pride in sup..."
- ErrolView profile"Found Jonathan to be very honest, reliable and prompt. Turning up on the right day and time as planed. Something sadly missing with most contractors. ..."
- Robbie ClarkView profile"CMJ Excavation is very professional operation and they have done a heap of work for us (including major earthworks, post holes auger digging, retainin..."
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- ShaneView profile"Mitchell and Co did an absolutely fantastic job on my property in Nundle. Zac dealt with regrowth timbers and clearing for me. Nothing was too much tr..."
- Ian WorleyView profile"I often use MSD to supply excavators to my site. They have always delivered when requested, made any fabrications to the buckets & machinery when requ..."
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- TuanView profile"Highly recommend Zac and his team. They Have been a first point of call for availability for many of my projects. His team are highly skilled and know..."
- Brett SteeleView profile"We have used Shane for a number of jobs. Digging stump holes, retaining wall holes, site cuts, general site cleans, site prep. Shane responds to quote..."
- JustinView profile"We have worked together with Gerard and his team for over 10 years to deliver a number of projects ontime and under budget. Very experienced and capab..."
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