Soil or pavement material
Cohesive clays usually need padfoot or impact compaction. Granular and asphalt layers suit smooth drums and vibration.
Equipment hire · 29 suppliers
Compaction Equipment hire Australia
Compaction hire is selected around material type, lift thickness, target density and working width. A larger roller does not guarantee a better test result.
What compaction equipment can you hire?
Compaction Equipment Hire in Australia covers a range of machine types and sizes. These are the most commonly hired, and what each is typically used for:
| Machine | Typical use |
|---|---|
| Plate compactors | Paving bedding, footpaths and small granular areas |
| Jumping jack rammers | Trench backfill and cohesive soils in confined spaces |
| Trench rollers | Remote-controlled compaction in trenches and service corridors |
| Smooth drum rollers (1–20 t) | Granular base, sub-base and asphalt |
| Padfoot rollers | Clay and cohesive fill on earthworks and dam walls |
| Multi-tyre rollers | Sealing, asphalt finishing and kneading surface layers |
Before you request a quote
A useful enquiry tells the supplier what has to be achieved, where the equipment will work and what could change the selection. Include dimensions, quantities, material conditions, dates, the delivery route, unloading area and any site compliance requirements.
Compare offers on the complete configuration: machine, attachments, operator (for wet or dry hire), transport both ways, minimum hours, fuel and return conditions. See how to read a plant hire quote.
Selection factors
Three things that change the answer.
Drum width and vibration
Match drum width and amplitude to lift thickness and working width to avoid over- or under-compaction.
Testing and pass pattern
Plan moisture conditioning, pass counts and density testing so the roller is not waiting on the test results.
Compaction Equipment Hire companies
Filter by state →29 suppliers to compare.
Australia
Coates
National industrial and general equipment hire provider serving construction, infrastructure, mining and other Australian industries.
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Australia
Kennards Hire
Family-owned equipment hire company with a large branch network and general, construction and specialist hire ranges.
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Australia
Flexihire
Equipment hire company with branches across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
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Australia
Master Hire
Family-owned equipment hire business serving Queensland and the Mid North Coast of New South Wales.
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Australia
Hireworks NT
Locally owned Northern Territory equipment-hire business with Palmerston and Winnellie branches and a broad construction fleet.
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Australia
Tutt Bryant Hire
National plant and equipment hire provider with branches supporting construction, infrastructure, resources and industry.
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Australia
Ezyquip
Plant and equipment hire provider supporting civil, construction and mining projects with wet and dry hire solutions.
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Australia
Asset Construction Hire
Locally owned Canberra construction-equipment hire provider serving contractors and homeowners from two Fyshwick yards.
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Australia
Brooks Hire
Heavy earthmoving and road-building equipment hire provider supporting civil and mining projects across Australia.
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Australia
CEG Rentals
CEG Rentals is an Australian plant, equipment or related hire supplier. Contact the business directly to confirm current equipment, availability, service coverage and hire terms.
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Australia
Hobart Plant Hire
Locally owned Hobart plant and equipment hire business supplying earthmoving, compaction, access and general construction equipment.
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Australia
Sherrin Rentals
Heavy equipment and mobile plant rental provider offering long- and short-term dry hire across Australia.
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Albury, NSW
Hamblin Hire
Hamblin Hire is an Australian equipment hire supplier serving Albury, NSW. Contact the business directly to confirm current equipment, availability, service coverage and hire terms.
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Whyalla, SA
Mine Spec Industries
Access Equipment, compaction equipment and earthmoving equipment hire from Whyalla, SA.
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Australia
Rollers Queensland
Family-owned Queensland specialist providing wet and dry compaction, water-truck, tractor and mobile-amenities hire.
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Australia
Tamar Hire
Launceston equipment hire business supplying tools, access equipment and earthmoving machinery across northern Tasmania.
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Australia
Titan Machinery Hire
South Australian earthmoving machinery hire provider supporting civil and mining projects with wet and dry hire.
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Canberra, ACT
Canberra Hire
Access Equipment, compaction equipment and earthmoving equipment hire from Canberra, ACT.
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Darwin, NT
Darwin Hire
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Devonport, TAS
Devonport Plant Hire
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Australia
Orange Hire
Specialist dry-hire supplier of earthmoving, compaction, attachments and traffic equipment across eastern Australia.
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Australia
Plant West
Perth earthmoving equipment rental business offering trucks, trailers, excavators, skid steers and compaction equipment for wet or dry hire.
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Orange, NSW
PNJ Hire
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Albany, WA
Raptor Plant Hire
Compaction Equipment, earthmoving equipment and trucks and transport hire from Albany, WA.
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FAQ
Compaction Equipment hire questions.
Plate compactor or rammer?
Plate compactors suit granular material and pavers. Rammers (jumping jacks) deliver higher impact for cohesive soils and narrow trenches.
What roller size for a driveway base?
Residential driveway bases are commonly compacted with a large reversible plate or a 1–3 t smooth drum roller, depending on area and access.
Can I hire a roller with an operator?
Yes. Many suppliers offer operated hire, particularly for larger rollers on road and civil work.
Does moisture content matter?
Yes. Material compacted too dry or too wet rarely reaches target density no matter which machine you hire.
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