About Our Excavator Hire
For larger groundworks our 3 to 5 tonne excavators bring the extra reach, depth and breakout force that bigger jobs demand, while still being manageable on a typical construction or domestic site.
These machines move volume quickly, whether you are digging deep foundations, clearing a plot or handling heavier materials, and they are available for self-drive or fully operated hire.
Ideal for
- Deep foundations and basements
- Site clearance and levelling
- Larger drainage and utility runs
- Demolition groundworks
- Bulk muck shifting
At a Glance
- Operating weight
- Approx. 3 – 5 tonnes
- Dig depth
- Up to approx. 3.5 m
- Transport width
- Approx. 1.7 – 2.0 m
- Hire type
- Self-drive or operated
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Excavator Hire Questions, Answered
Larger excavators are delivered on a plant trailer or beavertail to your site. We will confirm access and a safe offloading point with you before the day of delivery.
Yes. Operated hire is popular for larger machines. An experienced driver comes with the excavator, which removes the need for you to handle a heavier machine yourself.
Our excavators come with a standard digging bucket, and grading or trenching buckets can usually be arranged on request. Let us know what the job needs when you book.
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