Excavator Hire Sydney Mini to 8 TonneYanmar Excavators
Dry hire or wet hire, tight access or bulk earthworks — AMH Hire supplies well-maintained Yanmar excavators from 1 tonne to 8 tonne, delivered across Sydney with civil-spec compliance for Tier 1 & Tier 2 sites.
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Excavator Hire Sydney — At a Glance
What is the cheapest excavator hire in Sydney?
The 1 tonne Yanmar SV10 mini excavator, from $200 ex GST/day.
What is the largest excavator AMH Hire offers?
The 8 tonne Yanmar ViO80, from $450 ex GST/day. |
Does AMH Hire offer dry hire?
Which suburbs does AMH Hire service?
Sydney Inner West, South West Sydney, Sydney CBD, and greater Sydney metro.
How fast can an excavator be delivered?
Same-day or next-day delivery in most Sydney areas, subject to availability.
Looking for excavator hire in Sydney?
AMH Hire (Affordable Machinery Hire) is a Sydney-based excavator rental Sydney contractors trust for reliable, well-maintained equipment at competitive rates. Our fleet of Yanmar excavator hire Sydney machines ranges from compact 1 tonne excavator hire Sydney and 1.7 tonne excavator hire Sydney models through to heavy-duty 5.5 tonne and 8 tonne excavator hire Sydney options — so whatever the scale of your job, we have the right machine.
We specialise in tight access excavator hire Sydney projects, with zero-tail-swing models built for narrow gates, side access, and confined urban sites where standard machinery can’t reach. Choose flexible dry hire excavator Sydney for self-operated jobs, or wet hire with an experienced operator for a fully managed solution. All machines are civil-spec and high-risk-matrix completed for Tier 1 and Tier 2 job sites, including rail corridor work.
Servicing excavator hire Inner West Sydney, excavator hire South West Sydney, the CBD, and greater Sydney — call our team today for a fast, free quote.
Sydney's Reliable Choice for Mini & Tight Access Excavator Hire
AMH Hire is built for builders, landscapers, plumbers, and civil contractors who need equipment that turns up on time and performs.
Here’s why Sydney tradies and site managers choose us for excavator rental:
Modern, Well-Maintained Fleet
Every excavator is regularly serviced and inspected before it leaves our yard.
Civil-Spec Compliant
All machines meet civil spec and high-risk matrix requirements for Tier 1 and Tier 2 sites, including rail corridor work.
Tight Access Specialists
Zero-tail-swing Yanmar excavators with adjustable-width undercarriages designed for narrow gates, courtyards, and confined urban blocks.
Dry Hire or Wet Hire
Self-operate with dry hire, or book an experienced operator for a fully managed job.
Sydney-Wide Delivery
Fast delivery across the Inner West, South West Sydney, CBD, and greater Sydney metro.
No Lock-In Hassle
Flexible short-term and long-term hire with discounted multi-day rates.
Our Excavator Hire Range — Sydney-Wide
Browse our full range of mini excavator hire Sydney and mid-size excavators below. All prices are ex GST daily rates, with discounted rates for long-term and multi-day hire.
| Excavator | Class | Ideal For | Daily Rate (ex GST) |
|---|---|---|---|
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Yanmar SV10 |
1 Tonne Excavator Hire Sydney |
Tight indoor/outdoor spaces, landscaping, small trenching |
From $200/day |
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Yanmar ViO17 |
1.7 Tonne Excavator Hire Sydney |
Tight-access civil work, trenching, landscaping |
From $220/day |
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Yanmar ViO25 |
2.5 Tonne Excavator Hire Sydney |
Civil construction, general earthworks, urban sites |
From $300/day |
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Yanmar ViO55 |
5.5 Tonne Excavator Hire Sydney |
Bulk earthworks, drainage, larger civil projects |
From $380/day |
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Yanmar ViO80 |
8 Tonne Excavator Hire Sydney |
Commercial construction, large-scale civil works |
From $450/day |
All excavators are zero-tail-swing Yanmar models with bucket attachments available. Contact us for augers and additional attachment options.
Tight Access Excavator Hire Sydney — Built for Confined Sites
Not every Sydney job site has room for a full-size digger. That’s where our tight access excavator hire Sydney fleet comes in. Our smallest model, the Yanmar SV10, retracts to just 740mm wide — narrow enough to fit through most standard gates and side passages — while still delivering strong digging performance for trenching, landscaping, and small civil jobs.
As you move up through the range, every excavator retains a zero-tail-swing design, meaning the rear of the machine doesn’t overhang past the tracks when rotating. This makes our excavators ideal for:
- Backyard landscaping and pool excavation prep
- Narrow laneway and terrace-house access
- Strata and townhouse developments
- Sites bordered by fences, walls, or existing structures
- Inner-city and heritage-zone construction
Dry Hire Excavator Sydney — Self-Operated, Fully Flexible
If you or your crew are licensed and experienced operators, our dry hire excavator Sydney option gives you full control over your project timeline. You get the machine, we handle the maintenance and delivery — you handle the job.
Prefer a managed solution? We also offer wet hire with experienced operators for sites that need a safe pair of hands or don’t have in-house plant operators available.
- Flexible short-term (daily/weekly) and long-term hire
- Trailer and float hire available (Sureweld trailers) for easy transport between sites
- Attachments including buckets and augers available on request
- Fast turnaround — book today, dig tomorrow
Excavator Hire Across Sydney — Inner West, South West & Beyond
Excavator Hire Inner West Sydney
Marrickville, Dulwich Hill, Petersham, Lewisham, Summer Hill, Haberfield, Five Dock, Abbotsford, Drummoyne, Concord, Homebush, Ashfield, Croydon, Canterbury, Enfield, Strathfield and surrounding suburbs.
Excavator Hire South West Sydney
Bankstown, Yagoona, Greenacre, Chullora, Punchbowl, Lakemba, Wiley Park, Roselands, Beverly Hills, Riverwood, Belfield, Belmore, Campsie and surrounding suburbs
Also Servicing:
Sydney CBD, Surry Hills, Redfern, Pyrmont, Darling Harbour, The Rocks, Alexandria, Waterloo, Mascot, Newtown, Parramatta, Ryde, Epping, North Sydney, Northern Beaches and Western Sydney.
Can’t see your suburb listed? We service greater Sydney-wide — give us a call to confirm delivery to your site.
How to Hire an Excavator from AMH Hire
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Tell us your job type, site access, and dates
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We recommend the right excavator size for your project.
Fast Delivery
Same-day or next-day delivery across Sydney
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Dry hire it yourself or book an experienced operator.
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 NowExcavator Hire Sydney — FAQ
Daily rates start from $200 ex GST for a 1 tonne mini excavator, up to $450 ex GST for an 8 tonne excavator. Discounted rates apply for multi-day and long-term hire. Call 0478 804 356 for a tailored quote based on your project.
For narrow gates, courtyards, and confined urban sites, our Yanmar SV10 (1 tonne) or ViO17 (1.7 tonne) are ideal, with widths as narrow as 740mm. Larger 2.5T–8T zero-tail-swing models still suit many tight-access commercial and civil sites— speak to our team to confirm the best fit.
Both. We offer dry hire for self-operated jobs and wet hire with experienced operators if you need a fully managed solution.
Yes, we deliver Sydney-wide, with dedicated coverage across the Inner West, South West Sydney, CBD, and Greater Metro area.
Yes, all AMH Hire machines are civil-spec and have assessment for Tier 1 and Tier 2 job sites, including rail corridor projects.
Same-day and next-day delivery is available in most Sydney areas, subject to fleet availability. Call ahead to secure your preferred dates.
The smallest excavator available from AMH Hire is the Yanmar SV10, a 1 tonne mini excavator that retracts to 740mm wide, making it suitable for narrow gates and tight indoor or backyard spaces.
Yes, AMH Hire offers single-day excavator hire across Sydney, with daily rates from $200 ex GST for a 1 tonne mini excavator. Discounted rates apply if you extend the hire period.
Dry hire means you rent the excavator without an operator and run it yourself; wet hire includes an experienced operator supplied with the machine. AMH Hire offers both options across its Sydney fleet.
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 unsure, AMH Hire’s wet hire option provides an experienced operator instead.
For standard residential trenching, a 1 to 2.5 tonne excavator (such as the Yanmar SV10, ViO17 or ViO25) is typically sufficient. Larger trenching or drainage work on civil sites may require a 5.5 tonne ViO55 or above.
Yes, all AMH Hire excavators are civil-spec and have completed a high-risk matrix assessment, making them suitable for Tier 1 and Tier 2 civil projects, including rail corridor work
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Whether you need a compact 1 tonne excavator for a backyard job or an 8 tonne machine for a commercial civil site, AMH Hire has the right equipment and a team ready to help.
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Sydney CBD, Inner West, South West Sydney & Greater Sydney