Excavators
Pick your dates and we will show you which suppliers can actually cover them for excavators. Your payment is held until the machine is back with the supplier, so both sides are covered.
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Pick your dates
Tell us when the machine has to be on site and when it comes off hire.
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Compare yards
See who can actually cover those dates, and what the whole hire costs.
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Book it
One booking, confirmed by the supplier, with the delivery window agreed up front.
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Pay on return
Your money is held until the machine is back with the supplier and signed off.
: Excavators
Size the machine to the job, not to the budget. Undersized excavators costs more in the end, because the hire runs longer and the operator works harder for the same result.
The main classes here are 13 ton excavator, 20 ton excavator, 30 ton excavator, 45 ton excavator, 8 ton excavator. Work out which class you are in first, then compare suppliers inside it - comparing across classes on price alone is how the wrong machine ends up on site.
Ask for the day, week and four-week price together - the longer rate is usually where the saving is. Anything over four or five days is usually cheaper on the weekly rate, and our quotes work that out for you rather than multiplying days.
This class normally needs a ticketed operator. If nobody on your crew holds one, post the work as a task and hire an operator alongside the machine.
How much does it cost to hire excavators?
It depends on the size of the machine and how long you need it. Pick your dates on this page and each supplier shows the all-in price for exactly those days, including delivery and any fees, before you commit to anything.
How far ahead do I need to book?
We need 24 hours notice, and popular sizes go early in busy weeks. Booking two or three days out gives you the most choice of supplier.
Is delivery included?
Delivery and collection are priced separately by each supplier and shown in your quote before you pay. Where a machine can be collected from the yard, pickup is free.
Do I need a licence to operate excavators?
Usually yes, and site rules can be stricter than the law. If nobody on your crew is ticketed, post the job on Hire Pross and hire an operator with the machine.
What happens if I need it for longer?
Tell the supplier before your off-hire date and they extend the booking at the same rate. If the extension crosses into a weekly or four-week band, the cheaper band applies.
What if the machine breaks down?
Mechanical failure that is not your doing is the supplier’s to fix. Contact them through the booking and they will repair or swap the unit; you are not charged for the downtime.