SYDNEY'S MINI EXCAVATOR SPECIALISTS
Reliable mini excavator hire across your local area. Well-maintained machines, fast delivery, honest daily rates.
Our Fleet
Two machines, both maintained to the same standard: turn up clean, run all day, dig exactly what you need.
ZERO TAIL SWING. FITS THROUGH A STANDARD SIDE GATE.
Our most-booked machine. Compact enough for tight residential access, strong enough for footings, trenching and general earthmoving. Runs on a standard trailer — no special permits required.
SERIOUS OUTPUT FOR SERIOUS JOBS.
For bigger footings, driveways, dam work and site cuts. Still small enough to manoeuvre on suburban blocks, with the dig depth and breakout force to move real volume.
WEEKEND SPECIAL
Book a Friday-to-Monday weekend hire online and the machine rental is charged as a single day — delivery, attachments and the damage waiver are priced as normal. Runs automatically when you select Friday delivery and Monday return at checkout.
Why Dig Ready
Every machine is serviced after each hire, not just when something breaks. What turns up on your site is what you booked — clean, fuelled, and ready to work.
Newer machines mean fewer breakdowns and better fuel economy. We invest in the fleet so you don't lose a day to a tired old excavator.
Book today, dig tomorrow — often sooner. We deliver and collect on time, because a machine that turns up late is a job that finishes late.
The price you see is the price you pay. No surprise fees on pickup, no vague "POA" — delivery, insurance and GST are all shown before you book.
Family-run and locally operated. When you call, you talk to someone who knows the fleet and knows your area — not a call centre.
First time on an excavator? We'll walk you through it on delivery, no judgement. Most of our bookings are homeowners doing exactly that.
Know Before You Book
Full technical detail so you can confirm access and capability before delivery day.
Right Tool, Right Job
Swap buckets to match the ground — from narrow trenching to bulk material handling.
Narrow trenching bucket for drainage, pipe and cable runs.
All-purpose bucket for footings and general digging.
Wide bucket for levelling, cleanup and material handling.
Breaks up compacted ground and soft rock before digging.
Delivery
No trailer, no towing licence, no hassle. We deliver and collect every machine ourselves, straight to your site.
Standard local delivery is a flat $99.00 each way. Further out, delivery typically runs $100–$300 each way depending on distance — we'll always confirm the exact fee before you book, no surprises on the day.
Honest Pricing
Every fee shown upfront. Longer hires attract a discount — ask when you book.
Zero tail swing. Fits through a standard side gate.
$299.00/ day
$1,495.00 / week
Book This MachineBooking 5+ days gets 15% off the daily rate automatically. 20+ days gets 30% off. GST is calculated and shown before you confirm — see it all worked out in Book Online.
Fuel is not included — machines are delivered with a full tank and must be returned the same way.
Book Online
Five quick steps. Confirm your total before you submit — bookings are online only, no phone calls needed.
Step 1 of 6 · Your Details
The Process
Pick the 1.8T or 5T excavator based on the job — unsure? Call us and we'll point you the right way.
Pick your dates, add attachments, confirm delivery. See the full price before you commit.
Machine arrives on your site, on time, with a full tank and a quick walkthrough if you need one.
Dig, trench, level — the machine's yours for the hire period. Call anytime if something comes up.
Text us when you're done. We collect at the agreed time — no need to be on site.
From The Job Site
“Booked the 1.8T on a Thursday for a Saturday job. Delivered on time, ran perfectly all weekend, picked up without a fuss. This is how hire should work.”
Craig M.
Landscaper · Retaining wall footings
“Never operated an excavator before. They talked me through everything on delivery and the machine was spotless. Got my drainage trenches done in an afternoon.”
Sarah T.
Homeowner · Backyard drainage
“We run three sites at once and Dig Ready has never let us down on a delivery window. Pricing is upfront, no surprise fees on pickup.”
Dave R.
Builder · Slab footings, multiple sites
“The 5 tonne shifted more dirt in a day than I expected. Well maintained, no hydraulic leaks, no downtime. Will be our go-to for every dig from here.”
Michelle K.
Pool Builder · Pool excavation
“Called on a Monday morning, machine was on my property by lunch. Straightforward blokes, fair price, did exactly what they said they would.”
Ben H.
Farmer · Dam and drainage work
Common Questions
Safety First
An excavator is a serious piece of machinery. A few simple rules keep every job safe, on every site, every time.
Take your time on the controls. If anything feels wrong, stop and call us before you continue.
High-vis, steel-caps and hearing protection as a minimum on any active dig site.
Always confirm underground services before you break ground. It's free and it's the law.
Rated capacities exist for a reason. Overloading the bucket or arm risks the machine and everyone near it.
We walk every customer through correct operation on delivery — stick to it, and call us with any questions.
About Dig Ready
Dig Ready Machine Hire is an Australian-owned equipment hire business built on a simple idea: turn up on time, with a machine that works, at a price you were quoted.
Every machine is serviced after every hire — not just when it breaks. That's how we keep breakdowns rare and customers coming back.
Our StoryMachines delivered across the local area, seven days a week.