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MINI
EXCAVATOR
FOR HIRE.

Two machines, one call. Yanmar SV08 (680mm — fits standard side gates) and Kubota U17-3 (1.7T — retractable tracks for grunt work). Servicing South East Melbourne, VIC.

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  • Fully insured
  • Confirm in hours
  • SE Melbourne
  • 5-star rated
Our fleet

CHOOSE YOUR MACHINE

Two well-maintained mini excavators. Pick the one that suits the job, or ask us — we'll match the right machine to your site.

Yanmar SV08-1A Mini Excavator available for hire
From
$220/day
Yanmar

SV08-1A

Tight-access specialist — fits through standard side gates.

Width
680 mm wide
Weight
1.0 tonne
Best for
  • Pool footings
  • Side-of-house trenching
  • Fence posts
  • Landscaping
Book the Yanmar SV08 See rates
Kubota U17-3 Mini Excavator available for hire
From
$250/day
Kubota

U17-3

More reach, more grunt — retractable tracks for stability.

Width
990–1240 mm wide
Weight
1.7 tonne
Best for
  • Retaining walls
  • Drainage
  • Site cuts
  • Small demolition
Book the Kubota U17-3 See rates
Hire pricing

SIMPLE FLAT RATES

No surprises. Local delivery from $80. Auger $80/day, sleeper grab $50/day. Refundable $300 bond.

Rate
Yanmar SV08
680 mm wide · 1.0 tonne
Kubota U17-3
990–1240 mm wide · 1.7 tonne
Day
1 day hire
$220$250
Weekend
Fri pm → Mon am
Best value
$400$455
Week
7 full days
$850$965
Extra day
After first week
$220$250
Add-ons
Same rate on both machines
  • Auger — $80/day
  • Sleeper grab — $50/day
  • Rock breaker — $100/day
  • Local delivery — $80
  • Refundable bond — $300
Book Yanmar SV08 Book Kubota U17-3
  • Full tank of fuel
  • Standard bucket
  • Delivery from $80
  • Attachments from $50
  • $300 refundable bond
Mini excavator strapped to the Apex Hire delivery trailer
Delivered to your gate

WE DROP IT, YOU DIG IT.

Strapped, fuelled, and ready to work. Local delivery across South East Melbourne from $80, or self-collect to save a few dollars.

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Built for the job

WHAT YOU GET

680mm Wide
Fits standard side gates
Auger Ready
Optional drill attachment
Sleeper Grab
Move logs & sleepers
We Deliver
Local drop-off from $80
How it works

THREE STEPS

01
Pick your dates

Tell us when you need the digger and where.

02
We confirm

We check availability and call or email within hours.

03
Dig in

We deliver, you work, we collect. Easy.

Real jobs

FROM OUR HIRERS

5.0 average · 3 reviews
"Turned up on time, machine was spotless and ran perfectly. Got our pool footings done in a day."
Mark T. · Berwick
"Easy to deal with and a fair price. The auger saved me hours on fence post holes."
Sarah K. · Cranbourne
"Fit straight through my side gate with room to spare. Will hire again next time."
Daniel R. · Frankston
Service area

SOUTH EAST MELBOURNE

Delivery from $80 across the south east corridor. Not sure if your address is in our zone? Send it through on the booking form — we'll confirm in hours.

  • Dandenong
  • Cranbourne
  • Berwick
  • Narre Warren
  • Pakenham
  • Frankston
  • Carrum Downs
  • Hampton Park
  • Endeavour Hills
  • Officer
  • Clyde
  • Beaconsfield
  • Mount Eliza
  • Mornington
  • Langwarrin
  • Keysborough
  • + surrounds

READY TO DIG?

Submit a hire request online — we'll confirm availability and delivery within hours.

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  • No deposit to request
  • Confirm within hours
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