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Equipment & Pricing

Three machines, fully specced below, all maintained to the same standard and ready for delivery.

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Our Fleet

Built For The Job In Front Of You

Three machines, all maintained to the same standard, honest pricing shown upfront — turn up clean, run all day, dig exactly what you need.

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1.8 tonne mini excavator available for hire from Dig Ready

ZERO TAIL SWING. FITS THROUGH A STANDARD SIDE GATE.

1.8 Tonne Excavator

Available· Updated daily

Our most-booked machine. Compact enough for tight residential access, strong enough for footings, trenching and general earthmoving. Runs on a standard trailer — no special permits required.

Perfect for

  • Backyards
  • Tight access
  • Landscaping
  • Plumbing
  • Footings
Operating Weight
1,780 kg
Dig Depth
2,450 mm

No Surprise Pricing

Standard

$299.00/ day

$1,495.00 / week

Dig Ready Member

$254.15/ day

Save $44.85 as a member
3.5 tonne excavator available for hire from Dig Ready

THE SWEET SPOT BETWEEN COMPACT AND POWERFUL.

3.5 Tonne Excavator

Available· Updated daily

The step up from our 1.8T — extra dig depth and breakout force for bigger footings and site cuts, while still compact enough for most suburban access. The right call when the 1.8T isn't quite enough machine.

Great for

  • Larger footings
  • Driveways
  • Retaining walls
  • Site cuts
Operating Weight
3,510 kg
Dig Depth
3,215 mm

No Surprise Pricing

Standard

$399.00/ day

$1,995.00 / week

Dig Ready Member

$339.15/ day

Save $59.85 as a member
5 tonne excavator available for hire from Dig Ready

SERIOUS OUTPUT FOR SERIOUS JOBS.

5 Tonne Excavator

Limited Availability· Updated daily

For bigger footings, driveways, dam work and site cuts. Still small enough to manoeuvre on suburban blocks, with the dig depth and breakout force to move real volume.

Ideal for

  • Civil works
  • Bulk excavation
  • Commercial projects
  • Large earthmoving
Operating Weight
5,000 kg
Dig Depth
3,955 mm

No Surprise Pricing

Standard

$599.00/ day

$2,995.00 / week

Dig Ready Member

$509.15/ day

Save $89.85 as a member

Every Hire Also Includes

Delivery (each way, local)$99.00
Damage Waiver (per day)$12.00
Attachment hire (per day, each)$25.00

Booking 5+ days gets 15% off the daily rate automatically. 20+ days gets 30% off. GST is calculated and shown before you confirm — see it all worked out in Book Online.

Fuel is not included — machines are delivered with a full tank and must be returned the same way.

Know Before You Book

Equipment Specifications

Full technical detail so you can confirm access and capability before delivery day.

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Operating Weight
1,780 kg
Machine Width
730 – 985 mm (retractable)
Dig Depth
2,450 mm
Engine
3-cylinder diesel, 10.3 kW
Fuel Type
Diesel
Transport Weight
2,700 kg (incl. trailer)

Applications

  • Residential landscaping
  • Trenching
  • Footings
  • Drainage
  • Pool site prep
  • General earthmoving

Right Tool, Right Job

Attachments

Swap buckets to match the ground — from narrow trenching to bulk material handling.

  • 300mm Digging Bucket

    Narrow trenching bucket for drainage, pipe and cable runs.

  • 350mm Digging Bucket

    Mid-width bucket for footings and general digging on the 3.5T.

  • 450mm Digging Bucket

    All-purpose bucket for footings and general digging.

  • 900mm Mud Bucket

    Wide bucket for levelling, cleanup and material handling.

  • Ripper Attachment

    Breaks up compacted ground and soft rock before digging.

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