excavators

excavators for hire - precision digging and heavy lifting made easy

  • kobelco
  • Komatsu
  • kubota
  • sumitomo
  • volvo
  • yanmar

Hire excavators designed for everything from trenching and foundations to demolition and bulk earthmoving. Available for dry hire across Brisbane, the Sunshine Coast, and throughout Queensland, earth gear delivers excavators that are well-maintained, site-ready, and supported with flexible hire terms.

ONE MACHINE. MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS.

From civil sites to rural projects, excavators deliver the power and precision to take on demanding jobs efficiently.

  • Civil Construction – Dig trenches, foundations, and footings with accuracy
  • Roadworks – Break, dig, and prepare stable ground for road base and asphalt
  • Utilities & Infrastructure – Excavate for pipelines, drainage, and cabling
  • Landscaping & Site Prep – Shape land, clear debris, and move soil with ease
  • Demolition – Pair with attachments to break down concrete, rock, and structures

Choose your excavator

Specs

Dimensions & Weight
Overall Length: 3,545 mm
Overall Height: 2,340mm
Overall Width: 990 mm
Operating Weight: 1,680kg
SWL: 153 kg
Range
Dig Depth: 2310mm
Dig Radius: 3900mm
Approximate Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption: 2.7L/hr

Other Machines

don’t settle for less than earth gear.

50+

years of experience

1yr

Average age of machines

4hr

BREAKDOWN PROMISE*

1hr

Delivery promise#

* Its fixed in 4 hours or the days hire is free. # If its not delivered within an hour of the promised time, the delivery is free.

1.7t excavator

  • kobelco
  • Komatsu
  • kubota
  • sumitomo
  • volvo
  • yanmar

Minimum hire period is 3 days.

Thanks for getting in touch with earth gear.
 
We’ve received your enquiry and noticed that your request is for a hire period of less than three days. As a civil dry hire specialist, earth gear offers hire solutions for projects requiring a minimum hire term of 3+ days.
 
If your project timeline changes or you need equipment for a longer period, we’d love to help. Please feel free to submit a new enquiry or contact our team directly to discuss your requirements.
 
Thanks again for considering earth gear.