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What is a dingo loader and is it right for my proj...

9/12/2021

Dingo loader are a versatile and lightweight option for worksites that need excavation and landscaping work done, but don’t have the space for a full-size excavator or don’t need an excavator’s bucket capacity and power. Here’s our guide to dingo loaders, their pros and cons, and why you might want to consider dingo digger hire for your project.

How to use a mini Bobcat to prepare for fire seaso...

12/10/2021

Victorians know how devastating fire season can be. Every year, Australians lose their homes and livelihoods in just a few moments. The biggest accelerator of bushfires is dry material including be sticks, leaves, and dead shrubs in or around a property – fuel that turns a small fire risk into real danger for Victorians, especially in rural areas. Thankfully, a mini skid steer makes it easy to clear this kind of kindling and reduce the damage a...

Choosing the right mini excavator for your next pr...

22/09/2021

When it comes to lifting and digging capabilities, the mini excavator has become the first choice for many contractors. With most of the base features of a standard excavator, the mini excavator remains cost-effective and accessible through machine hire and renting.

What size mini excavator do I need?

2/07/2020

Are you struggling to select the correct mini excavator for your field work? Various excavator models perform better on large, flat landscapes, compared to urban environments where there are many buildings and obstacles nearby. Hence, it is necessary to think about the jobs performed on your construction site. The right excavator must be able to perform the reaching, digging, lifting and carrying need of your project.

Our wide range of attachments

2/07/2020

Mini Plant Hire offers a wide range of excavator, bobcat and dingo attachments for hire. Scroll down to read more about our range of high-quality attachments available for hire:Post Hole Digger AttachmentRock Breaker AttachmentRipper AttachmentSleeper Grab AttachmentLeveller/Spreader Bar Attachment

How to take an excavator off a trailer?

2/07/2020

Safely unloading construction equipment is incredibly important in the construction industry. There are various key steps and risk-mitigation strategies that need to be taken to assure the safety of the equipment and operators on-site. Here's how you can safely take an excavator off a trailer:

Our 5.5T Kubota Excavator for Hire | Melbourne

29/01/2020

Here at Mini Plant Hire we supply a wide range of excavators for hire, sizing from 1T to 5.5T. Our 5.5T Kubota excavators for hire are of the highest quality and can complete a wide array of earthmoving and earthworks projects. Whether you are looking to dig a trench to install new conduits underground, conduct forestry mulching or remove demolition material away from the project site, our 5.5T Kubota excavator for hire can tackle your required p...

5 Benefits of a Mini Bobcat

25/11/2019

Mini bobcats are small earthmoving machines that are utilised on small construction worksites and can complete landscaping projects with ease. These mini bobcats can either move aside or load a range of materials such as dirt, gravel, soil and raw materials in confined areas and through narrow pathways. In the construction industry today, we are seeing more and more projects utilising mini bobcats to complete tasks, replacing the standard wheelba...

What affects mini excavator hire rates in Melbourn...

03/10/2019

There are a few factors that impact the rate that you will be charged when hiring a mini excavator. These factors include the amount of time the excavator will be required for, GST and tax, the size of the excavator and travel time. There can also be extras added onto this rate. Some extras may include penalty rates and wear-and-tear. It all depends on where you decide to hire your mini excavator from. Always ask for a quote first to ensure the h...