For slightly bigger domestic jobs, hiring our 2.5t mini excavator will get your job done much quicker. Its largest bucket size is 1.4m wide, which will improve your efficiency on the job site. The additional power of the 2.5t machine will also make shorter work of your major bucket jobs. The width of the machine is 1.49 wide, and it has static tracks which do not expand or retract like the smaller machines. No ticket is required for this machine, and we welcome first-time users to hire from us.
The machine comes on an aluminium trailer with brakes and weighs 3.4t. You will need to check your vehicle’s rating to ensure that your towing capacity exceeds the 3.4t towing capacity with electric brakes. A brake control inside your vehicle is required to tow this machine; if you do not have this, we can deliver it to you by simply adding delivery to your booking and entering your address. The trailer comes with a 7-pin flat plug.
Why Choose Diggermate for 2.5T Excavator Hire?
- Compact Power, Versatile Performance: A 2.5t excavator is ideal for tight-access digging, landscaping, or trenching. Perfect for suburban or smaller sites.
- Most Diggermate locations supply their 2.5 tonne excavator with 3 buckets (300mm, 450mm and 1,000mm) plus a ripper, giving you everything you need for a wide range of excavation tasks. As every Diggermate location is independently owned and operated, machine inclusions may vary. Please check with your local Diggermate to confirm exactly what comes with your machine in your area.
- Flexible Options: Hire a 2.5 t excavator for a half-day, full-day, weekend or longer.
Great for both professionals and weekend DIYers.
Where You Can Use a 2.5T Excavator
- Residential Work: Backyard landscaping, trenching for drainage, or retaining wall
prep. - Tradie Jobs: Concreters, plumbers, and electricians benefit from a compact 2.5 ton
excavator on small construction sites. - Commercial Light Excavation: Suitable for light commercial jobs with access
constraints.
Do You Need a Licence?
- No Special Licence Required: Most customers can operate a 2.5t excavator with basic
instruction—no heavy machinery licence needed. - Beginner Friendly: Local Diggermate branches offer tips for first-time users.
What Makes Diggermate’s 2.5 T Excavator Different?
- Easy Online Booking: Book a 2.5 tonne excavator in under 2 minutes via desktop or
mobile. - Pickup or Delivery: Pick up from your local branch or request site delivery.
- Australia-Wide Availability: With locations across the country, Diggermate ensures
access to 2.5 t excavator hire wherever you are.
Other Equipment and Machine Dry and Wet Hire Options
In addition to tipper trucks, Diggermate also offers other machine and equipment dry and
wet hire services. Other machines from our fleet that you might be interested in:
- Micro Excavator Hire: Our micro excavator is perfect for tight-access, small-scale
jobs—just 780mm wide, powerful, and easy to tow with no brake controller needed. - Bobcat Hire: Hire a powerful, compact skid steer from Diggermate—ideal for digging,
grading, landscaping, and saving time on a wide range of projects. - Scissor Lift Hire: Diggermate offers reliable scissor and boom lift hire—perfect for safe,
elevated access on construction or maintenance jobs. - Wet Hire Services: Don’t want to DIY? Don’t worry, Diggermate has you covered. Lean
on our expertise for your next job on our Done for You page.
Our machines are well-maintained and ready to tackle your project requirements, providing you with reliable performance and efficiency. Alternatively, check out our main Equipment Hire page.
Please note: Most Diggermate locations include 3 buckets and a ripper with their 2.5t mini excavator hire. However, as every location is independently owned and operated, inclusions can vary. Please check with your local Diggermate franchise to confirm exactly what comes with the machine in your local area.