Mini Digger Dry Hire
in Mareeba
- Flexible Hire Options
- Reliable Local Delivery
- Safety-Focused Trailers
Mareeba Mini Digger Dry Hire
Got a job to do and happy to handle the controls yourself? Mini Digger and Trailer Hire offers affordable, reliable dry hire options for locals across Mareeba, Atherton and the Tablelands region.
Whether you're clearing out cactus roots, boring postholes or prepping a site for garden mulch delivery, our mini digger gives you the power and precision to get it done. Supplied with buckets and a ripper, this compact machine is easy to operate and ideal for residential and rural projects where flexibility matters.
- From $250/day or $1250/week
- Includes buckets & ripper
- Optional trailer delivery just $35 each way
With weekend and weekly rates available, dry hire puts you in full control—work at your pace, on your schedule.
Call 0480 532 871 to book your hire or ask about optional attachments.
Tackle DIY Jobs With Ease
Dry hire is great for those who want to save money and don’t mind jumping on the machine themselves. Our digger is perfect for cactus and palm tree removal, digging out drains, prepping for driveway maintenance, and even clearing spots for pet burials.
You can also add an auger, grab or stick rake to suit the job at hand—each available for just $50. Need help getting your gear on site? We offer drop-off and pick-up in Mareeba for just $35 each way.
- Optional attachments from $50
- Flexible day, weekend or weekly hire
- Great for property improvements & rural jobs
Whether you’re levelling out a section, shifting garden beds or tackling that overgrown back corner, our dry hire makes light work of tough jobs. Book your digger today by calling
0480 532 871—we’ll get you sorted with gear that’s ready to go.
Common Uses For Dry Hire
- Cactus & Palm Tree removal
- Pet Burial
- Drains
- Garden Clean-up
- Driveway Maintenance
- Posthole boring
- Trailer drop-off for green waste removal
- Garden mulch delivery
Do you need a licence to operate a mini digger?
In most cases across Australia, you don't need a special licence to operate a mini digger on private property—particularly for dry hire jobs like landscaping or minor excavation. However, that doesn't mean there's no responsibility involved. Users should always follow safety instructions, wear appropriate gear, and never operate the machine under the influence or around people or pets without proper care. If the work involves digging near utilities or public land, it may trigger other legal or safety obligations, such as Dial Before You Dig. It's always smart to check the guidelines for your local area before getting started.
Is it cheaper to do dry hire instead of wet hire?
Dry hire is generally the more budget-friendly option—especially for straightforward jobs that don’t need a pro on site. With dry hire, you're only paying for the machine, not for the time and expertise of an operator. For example, a typical mini digger dry hire might cost around $250 a day, compared to wet hire rates starting at $100 per hour. That said, dry hire only works if the person using the machine can operate it safely and get the job done efficiently. If not, mistakes can lead to extra time, damage or unfinished work that ends up costing more in the long run.
What can a mini digger do on a residential block?
A mini digger is a compact excavation machine designed to handle tight-access residential jobs that larger machinery can’t reach. Despite its size, it’s capable of a wide range of tasks around the home or yard. It can be used to dig trenches for plumbing or electrical lines, prepare foundations or footings for extensions, clear out overgrown garden beds, remove small stumps, level uneven ground, or help with landscaping and retaining wall prep. Mini diggers are also ideal for backyard drainage projects, pool excavation, and tight-access demolition jobs.
