Micro Excavators

Micro excavators are the smallest class of excavators, typically weighing under one tonne and designed for jobs where access is extremely limited. Their ultra-compact dimensions allow them to pass through standard doorways, narrow gates, and confined work areas that larger machines cannot reach. Despite their compact size, micro excavators are well suited to light excavation, trenching, landscaping, indoor demolition, utility installation, and residential projects where minimising ground disturbance is essential. They are commonly chosen for backyard renovations, tight-access construction sites, and precision work in built-up urban environments.

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0.8 —1 tonne excavators

Perfect machines to handle indoor jobs, backyard access through narrow gates, and precise trenching or service work in confined spaces.

CAT 300.9D Micro Excavator

CAT 301 Micro Excavator

Kobelco SK008 Micro Excavator

Komatsu PC14R Micro Excavator

Komatsu PC15R Micro Excavator

Kubota K008 Micro Excavator

Kubota U10 Micro Excavator

Kubota U15 Micro Excavator

Available from Suppliers

Double O Rentals
46 Whitfield Bvd,
Cranbourne,
Victoria, Australia
0397702904
Belgrove Hire
18 Gravel Pits Rd,
Geelong,
Victoria, Australia
0352232855
Mini Plant Hire
2/5 Treforest Dr,
Clayton,
Victoria, Australia
0490725965
Small Hire
3 Commercial Dr,
Ashmore,
Queensland, Australia
1300076255
Focus Machinery
908-920 Mountain Hwy,
Bayswater,
Victoria, Australia
(03)97563950
Loadex Hire
19 Opala St,
Regency Park,
South Australia, Australia
(08)83468700
Sydney Machinery Hire
27 Davidson St,
Greenacre,
New South Wales, Australia
1300304157
Rick Davis Contracting
1 Wirreanda Rd,
Ingleside,
New South Wales, Australia
(02)94501999
Brooks Hire
3 Glossop Street,
North St Marys,
New South Wales, Australia
1300276657
Ocon Services
105-107 Stanley Road,
Ingleburn,
New South Wales, Australia
1300626644
Ezyquip Hire
32 Purvis Lane,
Dubbo,
New South Wales, Australia
0457555405

Micro Excavator Guiders

Explore our articles on micro excavators, covering their compact design, common uses, and why they excel in confined spaces and restricted-access projects.

Choose the Right Excavator for Your Job

From small site work to large-scale earthmoving. Select the category that fits your job.

Micro Excavators

The smallest excavators, designed for tight spaces, restricted access, indoor work, landscaping, trenching, and light residential projects.

Mini Excavators

Versatile machines ideal for residential construction, landscaping, drainage, utility installation, and general earthmoving in confined spaces.

Small Excavators

More powerful than mini excavators, making them well suited to roadworks, utility projects, commercial construction, and medium-scale earthmoving.

Medium Excavators

A balance of power and versatility for civil infrastructure, commercial construction, bulk earthmoving, and demanding excavation projects.

Large Excavators

High-production machines designed for major earthmoving, quarrying, mining support, deep excavation, and large civil infrastructure works.

Extra-Large Excavators

Heavy-duty excavators built for mining, bulk earthmoving, and major infrastructure projects requiring maximum digging power and productivity.

Long Reach Excavators

Extended boom excavators designed for dredging, demolition, deep excavation, slope stabilisation, and other difficult-to-access applications.

Wheel Excavators

Rubber-tyred excavators offering excellent mobility for urban construction, roadworks, utilities, and projects requiring frequent repositioning.