Dry Hire Excavators From 1.0T to 38.0T

United Rentals provides excavator hire across all weight classes to suit any project requirement, including: 

• 1.0-1.9T Excavator 
• 2.0-2.7T Excavator 
• 3.0-4.0T Excavator 
• 5.0-5.5T Excavator 
• 6.0T-8.0T Excavator 
• 10T Excavator 
• 11.0-15.0T Excavator 
• 18.0-25.0T Excavator 
• 26.0-30.0T Excavator 
• 31.0-35.0T Excavator 

The equipment hire range delivers maximum digging power and reach. All excavator sizes are available with various excavator attachments to enhance versatility and productivity on your job site. 

United Rentals supplies comprehensive excavator attachments to maximise your equipment productivity. Attachments include excavator compaction wheels and plates for precise ground preparation. These are ideal for trenches, backfilling and vertical or inclined compaction. Our excavator ripper attachments are perfect for breaking rocky and hard ground. We also provide excavator buckets in various widths for digging, trenching, and material handling applications. Versatile attachments like rock breakers and tilt buckets are also available. All excavator hire equipment and attachments meet Australian safety standards and arrive fully serviced. Our excavator rental service includes delivery of machines and attachments to your construction site, ensuring you have complete earthmoving capability from day one, making them perfectly suited for residential, commercial and civil projects. 

Cost depends on a variety of factors. You'll need to discuss your requirements with our friendly team to get a specific figure. The value you get with United Rentals excavator rental includes comprehensive support to ensure project success. Other benefits include the fact that all our equipment comes with complete safety paperwork, including operator manuals, maintenance records and compliance documentation, ensuring they are perfectly suited for Australian construction sites. Plus, our reliable excavator hire service features experienced operators delivering to your job site, pre-delivery servicing, safety inspections and collection upon project completion. We supply all excavators fully fuelled and ready for immediate operation. Additionally, we provide 24/7 expert support and rapid response maintenance during your hire period. You can add a wide range of excavator attachments to your rental agreement, including compaction plates, rock breakers, rippers and tilt buckets, enhancing your earthmoving gear's versatility and productivity across various site conditions and projects.

United Rentals excavator rental includes comprehensive support to ensure project success. For your peace of mind, all our equipment comes with complete safety paperwork including operator manuals, maintenance records and compliance documentation to ensure they are perfectly suited for Australian construction sites. Our excavator hire service also includes experienced drivers delivering to your job site, pre-delivery servicing and safety inspections and collection upon project completion, all as standard. An added benefit is that we supply all excavators fully fuelled and ready for immediate operation. Plus, we provide 24/7 technical support and rapid response maintenance if required during your hire period. You can also add excavator attachments to your rental agreement, with multiple options available to suit different earthmoving and construction applications. 

Our range including the mini excavator, mini loader, skid steer loaders, compactors, diggers and augers are perfectly suited for residential construction, landscaping and home renovation projects where tight spaces and access are an issue. Our compact excavators range from 1.0 tonne execavator to provide the digging power needed for jobs like house footings, swimming pool excavation, garden and driveway installation and maintenance - while fitting through standard residential access gates. United Rentals mini excavators deliver precise control in tight spaces, protecting existing landscaping and infrastructure. Our residential excavator hire service includes delivery, safety paperwork, basic operator guidance and expert support to ensure complete customer satisfaction. Contact us to chat through what would be the right mini excavator size and attachments for your specific project, as well as how to cope with issues like noise considerations, site protection and access limitations. 

Yes we do. United Rentals delivers excavators across Australia and New Zealand to residential, commercial and remote construction sites. Our experienced transport team will coordinate timings to match your project schedule, ensuring excavators arrive job-ready when required. Our excavator hire includes professional loading, transport on specialist low-loaders and safe placement at your designated site location. We service major cities including Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane as well as regional areas throughout Australia. For remote or difficult-access sites and larger machines, our friendly team will assess your delivery requirements and organise appropriate transport solutions. We schedule collection for project completion but, if need be, can offer flexible timing to accommodate project extensions or early returns. 

Yes. All United Rentals excavators undergo comprehensive pre-delivery servicing and safety inspections before arriving at your construction site. All our equipment receives regular preventive servicing, including hydraulic system checks, track and undercarriage inspections, engine servicing and safety system verification. Every excavator rental includes full maintenance history documentation and current service records, as required by Australian construction site regulations. If any mechanical issues occur during your hire period, our 24/7 technical support team will provide rapid response assistance. Ours is the newest excavator fleet on the Australian rental market, ensuring you receive reliable, well-maintained earthmoving equipment designed to maximise productivity and minimise downtime. 

United Rentals specialises in dry hire excavator rental, which means we generally provide equipment without operators. This gives you flexibility to use your own licensed excavator operators or engage them through specialist labour hire companies. Dry hire excavator rental offers cost-effective solutions for construction companies, civil contractors and businesses with existing operator resources. Our excavators arrive with complete operator manuals, safety documentation, and technical specifications to support your operators. All equipment meets Australian safety standards and include pre-delivery safety inspections regardless of whether you provide operators or engage external operator services. 

Excavators suit diverse construction, earthmoving, and civil engineering applications across residential, commercial and industrial projects. Common excavator hire uses include house footings and foundation excavation, swimming pool and spa installation, garden preparation, driveway and pathway construction, trench digging for plumbing and drainage, demolition and site clearance, road construction and civil works, mining and quarry operations, land clearing and vegetation removal and bulk earthmoving for subdivisions. Mini excavators excel in confined spaces and residential projects, while large excavators deliver productivity on commercial construction sites. With appropriate excavator attachments, these versatile machines handle compaction, breaking, material handling and precision grading across all construction sectors. 

A chat with our friendly team would be the best way to start! We offers a comprehensive range of excavator sizes to perfectly match your project needs. Mini excavators from 1.0T are ideal for residential projects, tight access sites, and light earthmoving tasks, providing excellent precision handling in confined spaces. Mid-range excavators balance digging power and manoeuvrability, making them perfectly suited for commercial and civil projects, including site preparation and landscaping. For large-scale earthmoving operations, our heavy-duty excavators up to 35.0T deliver maximum digging depth and productivity. When selecting the right machine and attachments, consider factors such as required digging depth, site access, ground conditions and material volumes. We're always available to provide expert support and advice to ensure you get the right equipment for your job. Choosing the right excavator size helps improve the productivity, safety and cost-effectiveness of your construction site.