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Mini Excavator

Kubota Micro Excavator

The 1.7T Mini Excavator comes with 2 buckets and a ripper.

The mini excavator is the best all-around machine for backyard work, tight access excavations, or just smaller jobs. The width of the machine is 990mm wide and has tracks that expand out to 1240mm for extra stability. No ticket is required for this machine and we welcome first-time users to hire from us.

This machine may come on one of two trailers: one is an aluminium trailer with mechanical brakes—with the machine on it,  it weighs 2t. The other is a steel trailer that comes with a Bluetooth electric braking system that takes the extra weight; with the machine on it, this trailer weighs in at 2.4t. 

You will need to check your vehicle rating to ensure that your towing capacity exceeds the towing capacity of 2t with brakes. An electric brake controller inside your vehicle is not required. These trailers are fitted with remote Bluetooth electric brakes, and both trailers come with a 7 pin flat electrical plug.

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Most of our 1.7t machines are either Kubota U17-3 and Wacker Neuson EZ17

Min width: 990mm
Min Height: 2.4m
Max Digging Depth: 2.3m
Comes with: 300mm & 450mm digging bucket, 1100mm mud bucket and ripper

Our mini excavator hire package includes the mini excavator, a 300mm digging bucket, a 450mm digging bucket, a 1100mm mud bucket, and a ripper. Additional attachments, such as augers with post hole diggers, rock & sleeper grab, spreader bars, and smaller buckets, are available upon request.

Our mini excavators start from $229 per day, we also have discounts available for weekends and multi-day hires. Prices may vary from location to location, check with your locally-owned franchisee for details.

In short, no, you do not need a specific excavator license to operate a mini excavator on your personal property. However, you need to meet certain requirements for commercial work and job sites, which can vary depending on the type of project you are working on.

Yes, we offer the wet-hire operators who can quickly and efficiently get the job done. Check out our done-for-you section for more information.

Our typical pickup and dropoff times are 6:30am and 6:30pm. For specific information on delivery and pickup options, please visit your local franchisee page. We also have a delivery service to most locations. Delivery fees depend on the location and distance.

Yes, safety is our top priority. We provide basic safety instructions with each hire and recommend wearing appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) while operating the mini excavator. Please check out our YouTube how-to videos for more information on how to operate the machines.

The 1.7t mini excavator comes on one of two trailers: an aluminium trailer with mechanical brakes (total weight of 2t) or a steel trailer with Bluetooth electric brakes (total weight of 2.4t). Your vehicle must have a towing capacity that exceeds the trailer weight. An electric brake controller inside your vehicle is not required due to the Bluetooth braking system. Both trailers come with a 7-pin flat electrical plug, so ensure your vehicle is compatible.

Our mini excavator has the following specifications:

  • Operating Weight: 1.7 tons
  • Minimum Width: 990mm, expandable to 1240mm for extra stability
  • Minimum Height: 2.4m
  • Maximum Digging Depth: 2.3m