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Well-Maintained, Regularly Serviced Fleet
Same-Day & Next-Day Sydney-Wide Delivery
Flexible Daily, Weekly & Long-Term Hire
Dry Hire Machinery Sydney — At a Glance
What does "dry hire" mean?
Dry hire means the machine is supplied without an operator — you or your crew run it yourselves.
What machinery is available for dry hire in Sydney?
Mini excavators (1T–8T Yanmar models) and tracked dumpers (600kg and 800kg Cormidi models).
How much does dry hire machinery cost in Sydney?
From $200 ex GST/day for a 1 tonne mini excavator, up to $450 ex GST/day for an 8 tonne excavator.
Do I need a licence to dry hire an excavator?
Operating machinery under 5 tonnes generally doesn’t require a high-risk work licence in NSW, but site rules can vary — check before booking.
How fast can dry hire machinery be delivered?
Same-day or next-day delivery is available in most Sydney areas, subject to availability.
Looking for dry machinery hire in Sydney
Our dry hire excavator Sydney range spans compact 1 tonne and 1.7 tonne Yanmar mini excavators through to heavier 5.5 tonne and 8 tonne models, all zero-tail-swing and suited to everything from backyard trenching to civil earthworks. Need to move material as well as dig it? Our tracked dumper dry hire Sydney options (Cormidi 600kg and 800kg class) are compact enough for confined sites and built for uneven or muddy terrain.
Dry hire gives you full control of your project timeline — book the machine, pick it up or have it delivered, and run it at your own pace. If a job later calls for an experienced operator instead, we also offer wet hire — but for contractors who know their way around an excavator, dry hire is the faster, more cost-effective way to get moving.
Sydney's Reliable Choice for Dry Hire Machinery
No Operator Fees
You run the machine, so you only pay for the equipment, not a day rate for a second person.
Full Schedule Control
Start early, work late, or pause and restart — dry hire runs on your timeline, not an operator's roster.
Well-Maintained Fleet
Every machine is regularly serviced and inspected before it leaves our yard, so breakdown risk stays low.
Range That Covers Most Jobs
1 to 8 tonne excavators and 600kg/800kg tracked dumpers, so you're not hiring from multiple suppliers.
Sydney-Wide Delivery
Inner West, South West Sydney, CBD, and greater metro, from our Belfield base.
Flexible Terms
Daily, weekly, or long-term dry hire, with discounted multi-day rates.
Trailer & Float Hire Available
Sureweld trailers available if you need to move the machine between sites yourself.
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Machinery Available for Dry Hire in Sydney
| Machine | Class | Best For (Dry Hire) | Daily Rate (ex GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Yanmar SV10 |
1 Tonne Mini Excavator |
Tight-access digging, landscaping, small trenching |
From $200/day |
|
Yanmar ViO17 |
1.7 Tonne Excavator |
Tight-access civil work, trenching |
From $220/day |
|
Yanmar ViO25 |
2.5 Tonne Excavator |
General earthworks, urban sites |
From $300/day |
|
Yanmar ViO55 |
5.5 Tonne Excavator |
Bulk earthworks, drainage, larger jobs |
From $380/day |
|
Yanmar ViO80 |
8 Tonne Excavator |
Large-scale earthworks, commercial sites |
From $450/day |
|
Cormidi C60 |
600kg Tracked Dumper |
Material handling in tight-access areas |
From $200/day |
|
Cormidi C85 |
800kg Tracked Dumper |
Higher-payload transport, uneven terrain |
From $210/day |
Is Dry Hire Machinery Right for Your Job?
- Licensed or experienced tradies who operate machinery regularly
- Landscapers and builders running their own small-to-medium excavation jobs
- Contractors who want to control their own start times, breaks, and pace
- Jobs where hiring a separate operator would add unnecessary cost
- Repeat customers who know the machine and don't need a walkthrough
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Dry Hire Machinery Delivered Across Sydney
Inner West & South West Sydney:
Belfield, Belmore, Campsie, Clemton Park, Croydon Park, Enfield, Strathfield, Strathfield South, Burwood, Croydon, Ashbury, Ashfield, Canterbury, Hurlstone Park, Earlwood, Kingsgrove, Bexley, Bexley North, Roselands, Lakemba, Punchbowl, Greenacre, Chullora, Bankstown, Yagoona, Wiley Park, Beverly Hills, Riverwood, Marrickville, Dulwich Hill, Petersham, Lewisham, Summer Hill, Haberfield, Five Dock, Abbotsford, Drummoyne, Concord, Homebush, Lidcombe, Newington, Melrose Park, Ermington, Ryde, Epping, Parramatta and surrounding suburbs.
Sydney CBD & Inner City:
Surry Hills, Redfern, Chippendale, Ultimo, Pyrmont, Haymarket, Darling Harbour, The Rocks, Barangaroo, Potts Point, Alexandria, Waterloo, Zetland, Mascot, Newtown, Erskineville, St Peters.
Also Servicing:
North Sydney, the Northern Beaches, and Western Sydney.
Can’t spot your suburb? We cover Greater Sydney — call to confirm dry hire delivery to your site.
Booking Dry Hire Machinery Takes 3 Steps
Call or Enquire Online
Tell us the machine, dates, and delivery location.
Confirm Availability & Price
We'll confirm the daily rate and any multi-day discount.
Delivery, Then You're in Control
Same-day or next-day delivery, and the machine is yours to run for the hire period.
Heavy Equipment Simple Hire Solutions
We offer a full range of plant and equipment hire solutions, including mini excavators (1T–8T) for tight-access, trenching, landscaping, and civil works; tracked dumpers (Cormidi 600kg and 800kg) for efficient material movement in confined areas; and easy-to-drive automatic tipper trucks (car licence required), ideal for transport, site clean-ups, and smaller jobs. A wide range of machinery attachments is also available, including buckets and augers to suit various applications. Customers can choose flexible dry hire options for self-operated machinery or wet hire with experienced operators to ensure safe, efficient, and professional project delivery, along with trailer and float hire using reliable Sureweld trailers for easy equipment transport between sites.
Mini Excavator Yanmar SV10 (1.0 T class)
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Mini Excavator Yanmar ViO17 (1.7 T)
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Excavator Yanmar ViO25
(2.5 T)
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Excavator Yanmar ViO55
(5.5 T)
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Excavator Yanmar ViO80
(8 T)
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Cormidi C60 Tracked Dumper (600 kg class)
Enquire NowDry Hire Machinery Sydney — FAQ
AMH Hire offers dry hire on mini excavators from 1 to 8 tonne (Yanmar SV10, ViO17, ViO25, ViO55, ViO80) and tracked dumpers in 600kg and 800kg classes (Cormidi C60 and C85).
Dry hire excavator rates start from $200 ex GST per day for a 1 tonne mini excavator, rising to $450 ex GST per day for an 8 tonne excavator. Discounted rates apply for multi-day and long-term hire.
Operating a mini excavator under 5 tonnes generally does not require a high-risk work licence in NSW, but site-specific safety requirements can apply. If you’re not an experienced operator, wet hire with an operator supplied is available instead.
Yes, dry hire is typically more cost-effective than wet hire because you’re not paying for an operator’s time. It’s best suited to licensed or experienced operators who can run the machine safely themselves.
Yes, AMH Hire’s dry hire range includes Cormidi tracked dumpers in 600kg and 800kg classes, ideal for moving material through tight-access or uneven sites alongside a dry-hired excavator.
Same-day or next-day delivery is available in most Sydney areas, subject to fleet availability. Call ahead to confirm your preferred dates.
Yes, delivery is available across Sydney’s Inner West, South West Sydney, CBD, and greater metro area, dispatched from a Belfield base.
Yes — if a job turns out to need an experienced operator partway through, call our team and we can arrange wet hire instead, subject to operator availability.
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Book Your Dry Hire Machine Today — No Operator, No Delay
If you’ve got the skills to run it, why pay for someone else’s time? AMH Hire’s dry hire machinery is ready for same-day or next-day delivery across Sydney, so you can get on with the job on your own schedule.
Servicing
Sydney CBD, Inner West, South West Sydney & Greater Sydney