1.8T mini excavator hire
Operate the 1.8T Mini Excavator yourself for trenching, post holes, landscaping, drainage and general excavation around your property.
Price and availability
All rates include GST
Price and availability
What’s included
Optional extras
Choose the hole diameter and depth to suit your post or footing design. Check that the sleeper size and weight suit the grab and its rated capacity.
Will it fit?
Check the Hyundai HX17AZ specifications against your site access.
The loaded trailer weighs 2.7 tonnes. If you’re unable to tow it, we can deliver it to you for an additional fee.
Pick up or take delivery
Pick up from Karrabin
Pick up the excavator ready to go on its trailer. Bring the licence listed in your agreement and a suitable tow vehicle.
Local delivery
We can deliver and collect the excavator for an additional fee. Our standard local delivery is within 10 km of Ipswich CBD. Contact us for a quote if your job is further away. The trailer is not included when we deliver.
Easy peasy booking
Identify your needs
Check the price and select the dates you prefer.
Make a booking
Enter your details, select optional extras that suit you, and choose pickup or delivery where available.
Paperless agreement
Follow the link in your email to review your agreement. Once you’re happy with the terms, sign it digitally at the touch of a button. We’ll confirm your booking before pickup or delivery.
Get the job done
Pick up from Karrabin or take delivery, then get the job done.
Before you book
What comes with the auger drive?
Both the 300 mm and 450 mm augers are included with the optional auger drive. Use the diameter specified for your post or footing design.
What is the sleeper grab used for?
It grips and helps lift and position compatible retaining-wall sleepers between posts.
When can I pick up and return?
Pick up from Karrabin from 6:30 am and return by 5:30 pm on your final hire day. Confirm your pickup time when booking.
What do I need for pickup?
Bring the driver licence listed in your agreement. Your vehicle, towbar and towing setup must be suitable for the loaded trailer.
Can I hire for more than one day?
Yes. Select your first and last hire day in the calendar. All selected days count, and the price updates automatically.
How do I sign the paperless agreement?
Follow the link in your email to review your agreement. Once you’re happy with the terms, sign it digitally at the touch of a button.
Is GST included?
Yes. All hire rates include GST. Delivery and optional extras are shown separately when selected.
What attachments are included?
The 300 mm, 450 mm and 1000 mm buckets plus the ripper are included with the standard hire.
Can you deliver it?
Yes. Our standard local delivery is within 10 km of Ipswich CBD. Select delivery where available to see the delivery and collection charge. Contact us for a quote if your job is further away.
Pick up from Karrabin
43 Karrabin Rosewood Rd, Karrabin QLD 4306.
Pick up from 6:30 am and return by 5:30 pm on your final hire day. Confirm your pickup time with us.
Get directionsReady to go on a trailer
The machine comes ready to go on its trailer for pickup. Bring the driver licence listed in your agreement.
We’ll confirm the loaded weight and towing configuration with you. When we deliver, the trailer is not part of the hire.
Know what you need?
Make a booking. We’ll confirm the arrangements and email your agreement.
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