Our team at Smart Hire can deliver directly to you

Bendigos Cheapest Smart Hire

Mini Excavator – 1.6 Tonne - 940mm Wide

Multipurpose 1.6 tonnes diesel-powered mini excavator hire, ideal for trenching, landscaping, utility and excavation projects. Using a unique hydraulically extendable track system and breakout force to ensure stability at a deep working depth. Common applications include trenching for sewerage, electricity and stormwater, ground levelling and safe movement of earthing and building blocks. Safe and easy to use for any level of the operator. Need to move your earthmoving debris? Ask us about our tip truck hire.

Contact us about mini excavator hire now. Need to transport your earthmoving debris?

Applications:

  • Trenching
  • General Earthmoving
  • Digging footings
  • Excavation
  • Tight access

Specifications

Model1.6 tonne Takeuchi
Width1000-1300mm
Length3875mm
Height2295mm
Maximum depth2375mm
Bucket width300mm,450mm,970mm

Specifications

Can Smart Hire provide other building equipment?

Yes! Smart Hire has a wide range of site & general hire equipment, going from builders toilets, temporary fencing & rubbish cages, to excavators, bobcats and scissor lifts.

Full Day: $310
Week: $1150
Weekend Special: $310

Frequently Asked Questions

Q1.How much does it cost to rent a mini excavator?
A. The cost of rental/hire within Australia of most mini excavators can range between $310- $500 over a 24-hour hire period, depending on the machine quality, size and rental service.

Q2.How much does it cost to have someone operate a mini excavator?
A. Ranging from every small to a large excavation project, most excavator drivers will charge a minimum of $600, and jobs can increase past $10,000 dollars depending on the job size and difficulty.

Q3.Do I need a license for a mini excavator?
A. According to Worksafe (23/10/18), a certificate is no longer required to operate an earth moving or particular crane (EPC) occupational class of machinery; meaning that anyone from the public is welcome to come and use our entire range of excavators, mini loaders, trenchers and bobcats, without needing licensing.

Q4.What does a mini excavator do?
A. An excavator is a hydraulic construction/ digging machine that consists of a boom arm-mounted bucket, attached to a rotating cabin above driving tracks. It is used primarily for digging wide trenches, holes and general earth moving. Excavators are preferred when a wide range of motion is needed. For machines designed to move large volumes of earth, a mini loader or bobcat

Q5.How to use a mini excavator?
A. An excavator uses a simple system of joysticks and handles to both drive and operates its tracks, arms, and attachments. The skills required to operate one can easily be learned within 10 minutes use.

Operating Instructions

What Our Customers Say

Contact Us

Contact Details

For any inquiries or to organise a hire please contact our friendly staff today! Standard delivery is with a crane truck.

Please discuss if any special delivery or positioning is required as we are able to provide additional staff and equipment in most cases.