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Excavator & Post Hole Digger - 5 Tonne

Really Dirty excavator being cleaned
Really Dirty excavator being cleaned

SAFETY

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

To prevent tipping – machine not to be driven up slopes greater than 20° or across slopes greater than 15°.
No Damage Waiver applies to damage caused by use on excessive slopes.

Risk Assessments and Maintenance records.
To ensure the safety of operators and smooth running of your work site, Rentals’ 5 tonne Excavators are provided with:

  • Independent Plant Risk Assessment
  • Operator Manual
  • Service and Maintenance Log Book

How to change the buckets:

How to connect the post hole digger

It’s quite straight forward – but keep an eye on:
The post hole diggers have an inner boss on the pins – it’s kind of like a big washer that’s part of the casting. See pic below.

If the post hole digger and hitch aren’t properly aligned you’re likely to get the hook caught on this boss, and then the hydraulics don’t fully engage.

Solution:

– Make sure the hitch is lined up with the attachment before trying to hook it up
– When hooking up the first pin give it a little wiggle to ensure the attachment pin drops fully into the hitch hook.

How to hire?

Click here for "How to Hire" details
Trade rates? Everyone gets trade rates at Better Rentals
*Rates include GST & Damage Waiver
Payments? Only Master or Visa Card. No phone based payments accepted
Victorian Drivers License required for all hire.
Same Day Rate? = Return by 5.00pm on day you pick up the item.

Same Day

$665.50

24 Hour

$677.60

Weekend

$913.00

Week

$2,139.50

Month

$8,178.50

LONGER >>
INCLUDED IN OUR HIRE RATE?
  • Cleaningmachines get muddy - we clean them for free.
  • Buckets330mm & 450mm dig and 1200mm mud
  • Damage Waiverconditions apply
  • All Safety Equipment ...and PRA paperwork
  • Hours8 hours per day/weekend, 40 hours per week, 160 hours per month
  • One Augerlength: 1200mm
    diameter: 250mm, 300mm, 350mm, 450mm or 600mm available
AND WHAT'S NOT?
  • Delivery OnlyYou can pick up from a yard - but we can't guarantee it'll be at the yard of your choice.
  • TransportNot included. Get a quote below.
  • DieselCharged extra as used.
  • Damage Waiver Exclusionsall damage caused by tipping chargeable.
  • Extra HoursExtra hours charged at $28.60.
  • Extra augers and extensions$16.50 same day, $17.60 24 hours $22.00 weekend.

Calculate transport price - see transport fine print

Your nearest Branch is:

Distance: 43km
Guaranteed Time: $154.00 (Each way)
Price (inc. GST): $154:00 (Each way)

Transport fine print - click here

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SPECIFICATIONS

Kubota U45-3 excavator with cab, air and Zero tail swing for access to tight areas to get the most from your hire.

Specifications

  • Cab & Air for Operator Comfort
  • Excavator weight – 4520 kg
  • Max digging depth – 3.35m
  • Zero tail swing Excavator
  • Rubber Tracked Excavator
  • Height: 2540mm
  • Width: 1960mm
  • Engine: 40hp

Attachments included as standard.

  • Three Buckets. 330mm, 450mm and 1200mm mud bucket.
  • Quick Hitch for quick bucket changes. (That’s a proper screw hitch – so no knocking in pins with each bucket change).
  • One Auger: size from 250mm up to 600mm

Extras Available at extra charge

Rates Include Cleaning!!!*

And we’ve plenty more attachments for our 5t excavator hire.

Hire an excavator for the easiest post hole digger.

FOR YOUR SAFETY: To prevent tipping – machine not to be driven up slopes greater than 20° or across slopes greater than 15°. No Damage Waiver applies to damage caused by use on excessive slopes.

 

SAFETY

FOR YOUR SAFETY:

To prevent tipping – machine not to be driven up slopes greater than 20° or across slopes greater than 15°.
No Damage Waiver applies to damage caused by use on excessive slopes.

Risk Assessments and Maintenance records.
To ensure the safety of operators and smooth running of your work site, Rentals’ 5 tonne Excavators are provided with:

  • Independent Plant Risk Assessment
  • Operator Manual
  • Service and Maintenance Log Book

How to change the buckets:

How to connect the post hole digger

It’s quite straight forward – but keep an eye on:
The post hole diggers have an inner boss on the pins – it’s kind of like a big washer that’s part of the casting. See pic below.

If the post hole digger and hitch aren’t properly aligned you’re likely to get the hook caught on this boss, and then the hydraulics don’t fully engage.

Solution:

– Make sure the hitch is lined up with the attachment before trying to hook it up
– When hooking up the first pin give it a little wiggle to ensure the attachment pin drops fully into the hitch hook.

SPECIFICATIONS

Kubota U45-3 excavator with cab, air and Zero tail swing for access to tight areas to get the most from your hire.

Specifications

  • Cab & Air for Operator Comfort
  • Excavator weight – 4520 kg
  • Max digging depth – 3.35m
  • Zero tail swing Excavator
  • Rubber Tracked Excavator
  • Height: 2540mm
  • Width: 1960mm
  • Engine: 40hp

Attachments included as standard.

  • Three Buckets. 330mm, 450mm and 1200mm mud bucket.
  • Quick Hitch for quick bucket changes. (That’s a proper screw hitch – so no knocking in pins with each bucket change).
  • One Auger: size from 250mm up to 600mm

Extras Available at extra charge

Rates Include Cleaning!!!*

And we’ve plenty more attachments for our 5t excavator hire.

Hire an excavator for the easiest post hole digger.

FOR YOUR SAFETY: To prevent tipping – machine not to be driven up slopes greater than 20° or across slopes greater than 15°. No Damage Waiver applies to damage caused by use on excessive slopes.

 

QUESTIONS?

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  2. We'll confirm with a quote (within 15 mins when we're open, longer when we're not) and a link to pay a reservation deposit.
  3. You pay the deposit to confirm your booking.

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