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There is always lots happening at Diggermate and on this page you will be able keep up to date with news, events, location launches and more right here on our blog.

Ashish, Diggermate Osborne Park franchise owner, discussing what good franchise support looks like at Diggermate.

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What Good Franchise Support Looks Like: An Osborne Park Owner’s Experience

What this owner story covers Why Ashish was cautious about buying another business, what changed his mind about Diggermate, and…

If the demand is there, start big with diggermate franchise

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Mit’s Diggermate Franchise Tip: If the Demand Is There, Start Big

What this owner story covers How Mit used cross-hire, local demand and gradual fleet development while moving from a side…

from 9-5 to running his own business empire

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From a 9-to-5 Job to Owning a Diggermate Business Empire

What this owner story covers How Mit developed Diggermate from a side business while employed into a staffed, full-time operation…

Mick shares his approach to choosing an initial Diggermate fleet based on local properties, job types, transport and customer demand

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How Should a New Equipment Hire Franchise Choose Its Starting Fleet?

What this owner story covers Mick’s approach to choosing useful first machines, matching equipment to local properties and avoiding a…

: See how Mick expanded Diggermate Toodyay to five machines in about four months and what prospective franchisees can learn from his approach

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From Launch to Five Machines: How Mick Grew His Diggermate Fleet

What this owner story covers How Mick built the Diggermate Toodyay fleet around local demand, expanded to five machines in…

Mick from Diggermate Toodyay discussing why he chose a Diggermate franchise instead of starting an equipment hire business alone.

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Why Mick Chose Diggermate Franchise Instead of Starting Alone

What this owner story covers Why Mick compared an independent start-up with Diggermate, the support that helped him enter the…

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Bulldozer vs Excavator: Which Heavy Machine is Best for Your Project?

Choosing between a bulldozer vs excavator comes down to whether you need to push massive amounts of dirt or dig…

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Best Mini Excavators in Australia 2025: Top Models for Small to Medium Jobs

Whether you’re a seasoned tradie with a packed schedule or a DIYer looking to transform your backyard, the right gear…

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Excavator vs Digger: Clearing Up the Confusion Between These Terms

Excavator vs Digger: Clearing Up the Confusion Between These Terms The main difference between an excavator vs digger is that…

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Best Excavator Brands: A Guide to Trusted Manufacturers and Models

Best Excavator Brands: A Guide to Trusted Manufacturers and Models Finding the best excavator brands for your fleet or weekend…

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How Much Does It Cost to Hire an Excavator? Price and Hire Guide

Excavator hire in Australia generally starts from $229 per day for a standard 1.7-tonne dry hire machine. How much does…

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What is an Excavator? A Beginner’s Guide to This Heavy Equipment

If you’ve ever watched a neighbour’s backyard transformation and thought, “What is an excavator, and do I actually need one…

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