Material and cut depth
Clay, shale, rock and wet fill change the machine class and attachments you need. Give the supplier dig depth, material type and volume.
Equipment hire · 180 suppliers
Earthmoving Equipment hire Australia
Earthmoving hire covers the machines that dig, push, load and shape ground. Output depends on digging force, cycle time, reach, haul distance and ground conditions, not only the machine's tonnage.
What earthmoving equipment can you hire?
Earthmoving 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 |
|---|---|
| Mini excavators (1–5 t) | Residential footings, trenching, landscaping and tight access |
| Excavators (5–30 t+) | Bulk excavation, detailed civil work, rock breaking with attachments |
| Skid steers & posi-tracks | Site clean-up, levelling, material shifting, auger and broom work |
| Wheel loaders | Stockpile loading, feeding crushers and screens, yard work |
| Bulldozers (D4–D10) | Clearing, bulk push, ripping and dam construction |
| Backhoes | Mixed trenching and loading on small civil and council jobs |
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.
Haul and stockpile layout
The excavator and the trucks or dumpers working with it have to cycle at the same rate. Share haul distances and where the spoil goes.
Access and ground pressure
Gate widths, slopes, soft ground and overhead services can rule out a larger machine before capacity matters.
Earthmoving Equipment Hire companies
Filter by state →180 suppliers to compare.
Australia
Coates
National industrial and general equipment hire provider serving construction, infrastructure, mining and other Australian industries.
Access EquipmentCompaction EquipmentEarthmoving Equipment+9
Australia
Kennards Hire
Family-owned equipment hire company with a large branch network and general, construction and specialist hire ranges.
Access EquipmentCompaction EquipmentEarthmoving Equipment+8
Australia
Flexihire
Equipment hire company with branches across Queensland and northern New South Wales.
Access EquipmentCompaction EquipmentEarthmoving Equipment+7
Australia
Master Hire
Family-owned equipment hire business serving Queensland and the Mid North Coast of New South Wales.
Access EquipmentCompaction EquipmentEarthmoving Equipment+7
Australia
Hireworks NT
Locally owned Northern Territory equipment-hire business with Palmerston and Winnellie branches and a broad construction fleet.
Access EquipmentCompaction EquipmentEarthmoving Equipment+6
Australia
Hire Power NT
Northern Territory equipment and plant hire company operating from Palmerston, Katherine and Berrimah.
Access EquipmentEarthmoving EquipmentMaterial Handling Equipment+5
Australia
Tutt Bryant Hire
National plant and equipment hire provider with branches supporting construction, infrastructure, resources and industry.
Access EquipmentCompaction EquipmentEarthmoving Equipment+5
Australia
Alice Equipment Hire
Family-owned Alice Springs equipment hire business serving DIY, trade, civil, construction and mining customers.
Access EquipmentEarthmoving EquipmentPower Generation+4
Australia
Ezyquip
Plant and equipment hire provider supporting civil, construction and mining projects with wet and dry hire solutions.
Access EquipmentCompaction EquipmentEarthmoving Equipment+4
Australia
Asset Construction Hire
Locally owned Canberra construction-equipment hire provider serving contractors and homeowners from two Fyshwick yards.
Access EquipmentCompaction EquipmentEarthmoving Equipment+3
Australia
Brooks Hire
Heavy earthmoving and road-building equipment hire provider supporting civil and mining projects across Australia.
Compaction EquipmentEarthmoving EquipmentMining Equipment+2
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.
Access EquipmentCompaction EquipmentEarthmoving Equipment+2
Australia
Hobart Plant Hire
Locally owned Hobart plant and equipment hire business supplying earthmoving, compaction, access and general construction equipment.
Access EquipmentCompaction EquipmentEarthmoving Equipment+2
Australia
Sherrin Rentals
Heavy equipment and mobile plant rental provider offering long- and short-term dry hire across Australia.
Access EquipmentCompaction EquipmentEarthmoving Equipment+2
Australia
Crightons
Family-owned regional New South Wales engineering business hiring pumps, cranes, pile drivers, machinery and transport equipment.
CraneEarthmoving EquipmentPumps and Fluid Management+1
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.
Access EquipmentCompaction EquipmentEarthmoving Equipment+1
Whyalla, SA
Mine Spec Industries
Access Equipment, compaction equipment and earthmoving equipment hire from Whyalla, SA.
Access EquipmentCompaction EquipmentEarthmoving Equipment+1
Australia
National Plant & Equipment
Heavy earthmoving equipment rental provider serving open-cut mining and civil projects across Australia.
Earthmoving EquipmentMining EquipmentRoad Construction Equipment+1
Australia
Preston Hire
Specialist construction equipment hire provider offering cranes, access systems, access equipment and excavators.
Access EquipmentCraneEarthmoving Equipment+1
Australia
Riley's Rentals
Independent Western Australian dry-hire provider supplying mine-spec equipment for heavy civil and mining projects.
Earthmoving EquipmentMining EquipmentRoad Construction Equipment+1
Australia
Tamar Hire
Launceston equipment hire business supplying tools, access equipment and earthmoving machinery across northern Tasmania.
Access EquipmentCompaction EquipmentEarthmoving Equipment+1
Australia
Titan Machinery Hire
South Australian earthmoving machinery hire provider supporting civil and mining projects with wet and dry hire.
Compaction EquipmentEarthmoving EquipmentMining Equipment+1
Australia
United Rentals Australia
National equipment rental provider covering earthmoving, traffic management, fluid solutions, worksite facilities, shoring and pumps.
Earthmoving EquipmentPumps and Fluid ManagementSite Accommodation and Facilities+1
Canberra, ACT
Canberra Hire
Access Equipment, compaction equipment and earthmoving equipment hire from Canberra, ACT.
Access EquipmentCompaction EquipmentEarthmoving Equipment
FAQ
Earthmoving Equipment hire questions.
What size excavator do I need?
For house footings and landscaping a 1.7–3.5 t mini excavator is common. Driveways, pools and services usually suit 5–8 t. Bulk earthworks and civil production typically start at 13–20 t. Size to dig depth, material and access, then confirm with the supplier.
Is it cheaper to hire a skid steer or an excavator?
It depends on the task. Skid steers are faster for levelling, spreading and moving loose material; excavators are better for digging, trenching and loading trucks. Many residential jobs hire both for a short period.
Do I need a ticket to operate hired earthmoving plant?
Operator competency and site requirements vary by state and principal contractor. Many hire companies offer wet (operated) hire if you don't have a competent operator.
Is a float or delivery included in the hire rate?
Usually not. Float delivery and collection are commonly quoted separately and priced each way, so compare them alongside the machine rate.
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