Mini Excavator Hire Guides & Advice

Can You Use a Mini Excavator for a Retaining Wall?

A mini excavator can handle many of the excavation tasks involved in a residential retaining wall. Learn how it can…

A mini excavator can remove many small and medium tree stumps, but stump size is only part of the story.…

A mini excavator can dig many types of clay and compacted ground, but conditions make a big difference. Learn when…

A mini excavator fitted with an auger can make post-hole digging much faster. Learn how excavator augers work, which size…

If you’re asking “how long does it take to dig a trench with a mini excavator?”, a useful planning range…

What’s the difference between a micro excavator and a mini excavator? Compare access, size and capability and learn where each…

Mini excavator dry hire vs wet hire: learn the difference, when dry hire can save money plus when paying for…

A practical guide to operating a mini excavator for dry hire, including licence, safety and handover considerations for Digger2Hire customers…

How deep can a 1.7T mini excavator dig? Learn the U17-3 maximum digging depth, why maximum depth is not always…

A 1.7T mini excavator can handle far more than small garden jobs. See where this size works well, what attachments…

Will a mini excavator fit through your side gate? Learn what to measure, how much clearance you need and why…

Not sure what size mini excavator you need? Compare 1.7T, 2.5T, 3T and larger excavators by access, digging depth, reach…