Excavator hire
Tracked excavators from 1.5-tonne minis that fit through a garden gate to full-size machines for bulk earthworks.
Where to hire it
Rates and availability are set by each branch.
Choose the branch nearest your site to see its rate for excavator hire and whether a machine is free.
| Engine power | 15–150 kW |
|---|---|
| Operating weight | 1 500–30 000 kg |
| Configurations | Mini, midi, full-size |
| Hire periods | Day · week · month |
Spec ranges are indicative across the MCM hire fleet. Your quote names the exact model and comes with its spec sheet.
What it gets hired for
- Bulk earthworks and platform cutting
- Deep trenching and pipe laying
- Demolition and site clearing
- Pool digs and tight-access residential work with a mini
Tell us this and the first quote will be the right one
- Access width and any height limits on site
- Dig depth and the volume of material to move
- Attachments needed — breaker, auger, grading bucket
- Site address and how long you need the machine
Questions about excavator hire
What size excavator do I need?
Work back from access and dig depth. A 1.5 to 3.5-tonne mini suits residential and landscaping work with narrow access. A 5 to 8-tonne midi handles service trenches and small platforms. Anything from 20 tonnes up is for bulk earthworks. Send us the site details and we will size it for you.
Do you hire excavator attachments?
Yes. Ask for the attachment when you request the quote so the machine is delivered with the right hitch and hydraulic lines already fitted.
Also in the fleet
Other machines
Rental quote
Get a quote for excavator hire.
Pick the branch nearest your site. Fleet, rates and availability differ by branch, so that branch prepares your quote. A quote needs three things: the job, the site address and the duration.
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