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5 Ton Mini Excavator
5 Ton Mini excavator hire for earthmoving, trenching, loading and construction support.
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Brand-neutral excavator hire for mining, construction, earthmoving and infrastructure projects.
GautengNorth WestMpumalangaFree StatePolokwane
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Machine Sizes
Choose the right machine size
Browse mini, medium and large excavator hire options from 5 ton mini excavators through to 120 ton heavy excavators.
20 Ton Excavator
20 Ton excavator hire for earthmoving, trenching, loading and construction support.
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25 Ton Excavator
25 Ton excavator hire for earthmoving, trenching, loading and construction support.
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30 Ton excavator hire for earthmoving, trenching, loading and construction support.
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35 Ton Excavator
35 Ton excavator hire for earthmoving, trenching, loading and construction support.
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40 Ton Excavator
40 Ton excavator hire for earthmoving, trenching, loading and construction support.
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45 Ton Excavator
45 Ton excavator hire for earthmoving, trenching, loading and construction support.
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50 Ton Excavator
50 Ton excavator hire for earthmoving, trenching, loading and construction support.
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65 Ton Excavator
65 Ton excavator hire for earthmoving, trenching, loading and construction support.
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70 Ton Excavator
70 Ton excavator hire for earthmoving, trenching, loading and construction support.
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75 Ton Excavator
75 Ton excavator hire for earthmoving, trenching, loading and construction support.
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85 Ton Excavator
85 Ton excavator hire for earthmoving, trenching, loading and construction support.
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120 Ton Excavator
120 Ton excavator hire for earthmoving, trenching, loading and construction support.
View Fleet →Excavator Size Comparison Guide
Use this quick guide to choose the right excavator class before requesting a quote. The final recommendation depends on access, ground conditions, material type, depth, production target and transport requirements.
| Excavator Size | Best For | Typical Project Fit |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Ton Mini Excavator | Confined access, small trenches, landscaping and light civil work | Residential, estates, small sites and tight working areas |
| 20 Ton Excavator | General construction, trenching, loading and civil works | Most versatile everyday earthmoving option |
| 25–35 Ton Excavators | Heavier trenching, bulk excavation, loading and roadworks | Civil, infrastructure and medium earthworks projects |
| 40–50 Ton Excavators | Heavy bulk earthworks, quarry support and mining-related works | Higher production sites and tougher material conditions |
| 65–85 Ton Excavators | Large-scale production, mining support and heavy loading | Mining, quarrying and major infrastructure projects |
| 120 Ton Excavator | Major mining, high-volume loading and heavy production | Large mining and high-production earthmoving operations |
Recommended Excavator by Project Type
Construction & Civil Works
20 ton to 35 ton excavators are usually the most practical starting point for foundations, trenching, roads, platforms and general site works.
Bulk Earthworks
30 ton to 50 ton excavators offer stronger loading and excavation output for platforms, cut-and-fill work and larger earthmoving scopes.
Mining & Quarry Support
45 ton to 120 ton excavators are better suited to heavier production, loading, mining support and quarry operations where scale is required.
Subject to availability
Machine models and brands are supplied according to availability, site requirements and project scope.
Operator options
Wet hire and project support can be discussed depending on the machine type and project requirements.
Related equipment
We can assist with matching support equipment such as ADTs, dozers, loaders, lowbeds and water tankers.
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