Small Excavators

Small excavators deliver greater digging depth, breakout force, and lifting capacity than mini excavators while remaining practical for transport between job sites. Commonly ranging from around 12 to 16 tonnes, they are suited to residential subdivisions, roadworks, utility infrastructure, commercial construction, and medium-scale earthmoving projects. Their increased power allows them to handle larger trenches, foundations, and bulk excavation more efficiently while still offering the versatility required across residential, commercial, and civil construction applications. This class is often the next step when a mini excavator no longer provides sufficient productivity.

Hire Excavators from Suppliers Near You

ACT NSW NT QLD SA VIC WA

10 —12 tonne excavators

Suited to medium-scale civil works, road construction, and site clearing where a compact footprint still matters.

13 —14 tonne excavators

The most popular size for commercial construction, subdivision earthworks, and utility trenching across Australian job sites.

CAT 312 Small Excavator

CAT 313 Small Excavator

CAT 314 Small Excavator

Doosan DX140LC Small Excavator

Hitachi ZX135US Small Excavator

Kobelco SK135SR Small Excavator

Kobelco SK140SRLC Small Excavator

Komatsu PC130 Small Excavator

15 —19 tonne excavators

Handles demanding bulk earthworks, dam construction, deep trenching, and larger site preparation with ease.

CASE CX145C Small Excavator

CAT 314 Small Excavator

HITACHI ZX160LC Small Excavator

Hyundai R145 Small Excavator

Liebherr R914 Small Excavator

SANY SY135C Small Excavator

SANY SY155U Small Excavator

Sumitomo SH145X Small Excavator

Available from Suppliers

Hire Pro
23 Railway St,
Mudgeeraba,
Queensland, Australia
0756607005
Booms Up Plant Hire
3 Luke Cl,
West Gosford,
New South Wales, Australia
0458888741
Yellow Hire
14-28 Powell St,
Bendigo,
Victoria, Australia
1800784453
A P Delaney & Co
South Albury,
280 Kiewa St,
New South Wales, Australia
0260212833
Focus Machinery
908-920 Mountain Hwy,
Bayswater,
Victoria, Australia
(03)97563950
Loadex Hire
19 Opala St,
Regency Park,
South Australia, Australia
(08)83468700
Redi Plant
87-93 Hoepner Road,
Bundamba,
Queensland, Australia
1300851871
Pipeline Plant Hire
43 Boron St,
Sumner,
Queensland, Australia
1300367046
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
JMP Excavations
26 Waterloo Street,
Tallawong,
New South Wales, Australia
(02)91586540
Delta Rent
83 Bourke Road,
Alexandria,
New South Wales, Australia
(02)83390588
CEG Rentals
244 Old Maitland Rd,
Hexham,
New South Wales, Australia
(02)49159500
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

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.