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Elite Machine Hire offers a wide range of excavators from mini to large models. Perfect for landscaping, trenching, demolition, foundation work, and more. All machines are well-maintained, latest models with full specs available. Contact us for daily/weekly rates!

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Mini Excavators (0.5T - 3T)

Ideal for tight access, residential jobs

0.8 T Yanmar + Plant Trailer

Ultra-Mini Excavator Class

  • Operating Weight:
  • ~<1,000 kg
  • Width:
  • ~0.68–0.84 m (680–840 mm)
  • Height:
  • ~2.2 m
  • Dig Depth:
  • ~1.45–1.6 m
  • Daily Rate:
  • $250/day
Best For: Tight-access, Trenching, Landscaping
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1.7 T Yanmar + Plant Trailer

1.7 T Class

  • Operating Weight:
  • ~1,700 kg
  • Width:
  • ~1.0–1.3 m
  • Height:
  • ~2.3–2.5 m
  • Dig Depth:
  • ~2.2–2.4 m
  • Daily Rate:
  • $230/day
Best For: Residential, Utilities, Landscaping
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2.5 T Yanmar + Plant Trailer

2.5 T Class

  • Operating Weight:
  • ~2,400–2,700 kg
  • Width:
  • ~1.38–1.55 m
  • Height:
  • ~2.6–2.8 m
  • Dig Depth:
  • ~2.3–2.7 m
  • Daily Rate:
  • $270/day
Best For: Footings, Drainage, Landscaping
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Medium Excavators (3T - 6T)

For general construction & digging

3.5 T Yanmar – Standard Hitch

Typical Yanmar ViO35-6/-7 class

  • Operating Weight:
  • ~3,500–3,800 kg
  • Width:
  • ~1.74 m
  • Height:
  • ~2.48–2.53 m
  • Dig Depth:
  • ~3.25–3.43 m
  • Length:
  • ~5.3 m
  • Daily Rate:
  • $275/day
Best For: Construction, Foundations, Earthmoving
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3.5 T Yanmar – Tilt Hitch

Typical Yanmar ViO35-6/-7 class

  • Operating Weight:
  • ~3,500–3,800 kg
  • Width:
  • ~1.74 m
  • Height:
  • ~2.48–2.53 m
  • Dig Depth:
  • ~3.25–3.43 m
  • Length:
  • ~5.3 m
  • Daily Rate:
  • $275/day
Best For: Battering, Grading, Sloping
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5.5 T Yanmar – Standard Hitch

Typical Yanmar ViO55 class

  • Operating Weight:
  • ~5,000–5,800 kg
  • Width:
  • ~1.99 m
  • Height:
  • ~2.62 m
  • Dig Depth:
  • ~3.63–3.9 m
  • Length:
  • ~5.56 m
  • Daily Rate:
  • $300/day
Best For: Excavation, Civil, Drainage
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5.5 T Yanmar – Tilt Hitch

Typical Yanmar ViO55 class

  • Operating Weight:
  • ~5,000–5,800 kg
  • Width:
  • ~1.99 m
  • Height:
  • ~2.62 m
  • Dig Depth:
  • ~3.63–3.9 m
  • Length:
  • ~5.56 m
  • Daily Rate:
  • $300/day
Best For: Grading, Sloping, Earthmoving
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Large Excavators (8T+)

Heavy-duty projects

8.5 T Hitachi – Standard Hitch

Typical 8.5 t excavator class

  • Operating Weight:
  • ~8,600 kg
  • Width:
  • ~2.2 m
  • Height:
  • ~2.53 m
  • Length:
  • ~6.64 m
  • Daily Rate:
  • $360/day
Best For: Demolition, Bulk-excavation, Infrastructure
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Mini Excavator 1.8T

  • Operating Weight:
  • 1,800 kg
  • Dimensions:
  • 3,800 × 990 × 2,300 mm
  • Dig Depth:
  • 2,400 mm
  • Engine Power:
  • 18 HP
  • Bucket Capacity:
  • 0.04 - 0.08 m³

Best For: Landscaping, trenching, pool digging

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Licence Note (Australia)

In Australia, a standard car licence (Class C) covers vehicles up to 4.5 t Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM). Vehicles with GVM above this require a Light Rigid (LR) licence (for rigid trucks up to 8 t) or a Medium Rigid (MR) licence for heavier rigid trucks.

2 Tonne – Hino (Car Licence-Friendly)

Daily Rate: $220/day

Typical Hino 300-Series Tipper

  • GVM: ~4,500 kg (Car licence compliant)
  • Payload: ~1.7–2.3 t capacity
  • Overall Length: ~4,700–5,200 mm
  • Overall Width: ~1,850–1,995 mm
  • Overall Height: ~2,100–2,200 mm
  • Body (Tipper) Internal Length: ~3.0–3.6 m range (varies)

Licence Required: Class C (Car licence) — drives up to ~4.5 t GVM

4 Tonne – Isuzu (Licence Info Included)

Daily Rate: $265/day

Typical Isuzu N-Series Light Truck

  • GVM: ~4,500 kg (truck class)
  • Payload Capacity: ~3.0–4.0 t (varies with body)
  • Approx. Overall Length: ~5.0–5.5 m (truck plus tipper) (typical N-Series range)
  • Width: ~1.9–2.0 m (typical light truck width)
  • Height: ~2.1–2.5 m (est. typical light tip truck)

Licence Required: Class C (Car licence) — if GVM is at or below ~4.5 t

6 Tonne – Isuzu (Licence Info Included)

Daily Rate: $300/day

Typical Isuzu NMR/NPR Light-Medium Truck

  • GVM: ~6,000–6,500 kg range
  • Payload Capacity: ~4.5–5.5 t (approx.)
  • Approx. Overall Length: ~6.0–7.0 m (truck + tipper) (industry norm)
  • Width: ~2.0–2.2 m
  • Height: ~2.3–2.6 m

Licence Required: MR – Medium Rigid Licence (Rigid >4.5 t & ≤8 t)

8 Tonne – Hino (Licence Info Included)

Daily Rate: $370/day

Typical 8 t Tipper Body

  • GVM: ~8,000 kg (approx) (industry medium rigid truck)
  • Payload Capacity: ~5.0–7.0 t (approx) (varies by build)
  • Approx. Overall Length: ~6.5–7.5 m
  • Width: ~2.3–2.4 m
  • Height: ~2.2–2.5 m

Licence Required: MR – Medium Rigid Licence (Rigid >4.5 t & ≤8 t)

12 Tonne – Hino (Licence Info Included)

Daily Rate: $550/day

Typical 12 t Medium Truck

  • GVM: ~12,000 kg (industry standard for 12 t class) (est.)
  • Payload Capacity: ~7.5–9.0 t (approx) (varies by build)
  • Approx. Overall Length: ~7.5–8.5 m (typical 12 t tip truck footprint)
  • Width: ~2.4–2.5 m (standard truck width)
  • Height: ~2.5–2.8 m (approx)

Licence Required: HR – Heavy Rigid Licence (Rigid >8 t up to GVM applicable)

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