Mini digger hire for tight access projects in Kingston, Hobart and Tasmania
Southern Mobile Hire offers dependable mini excavator hire in Kingston, Hobart and Tasmania, giving you the power to dig, trench or clear with ease. Whether you’re working in a tight backyard or on a small building site, our 1.7t Kubota digger is ideal for compact spaces where bigger machines can’t reach.
Our mini excavator rental includes a well-maintained 1.7-tonne Kubota machine fitted with a tilt hitch. It comes equipped with both a digging bucket and a mud bucket, offering versatility for different tasks. Plus, it’s supplied on a plant trailer, making transport and setup simple.
Mini excavator hire pricing:
- $220 + GST per day
- $350 + GST per weekend
Need more functionality? We offer a range of extra attachments from just $50 per day:
- Ripper
- Log grab
- Auger
- Spreader bar
If you’d rather not operate the equipment yourself, the mini excavator can also be hired with a driver, making it perfect for more complex or labour-intensive tasks.
Backyard excavator hire for DIY and tradies
Our backyard excavator hire is perfect for home projects like landscaping, retaining walls, water tank installation or trenching. Compact yet powerful, this machine handles tough jobs in confined areas, and is easy to tow using the provided trailer.
Need a tight access excavator hire option? The small footprint of our 1.7t Kubota makes it ideal for tight driveways, narrow gates, or confined job sites. It’s simple to operate and capable of tackling serious work in tricky spaces. We also provide helpful tips on how to get the most out of your compact excavator rental, including safe operation and maintenance guidelines.
Southern Mobile Hire is proud to provide helpful, professional service across Kingston, Hobart and surrounding areas. Whether it’s a one-day DIY dig or a weekend job with attachments, our mini digger hire is flexible and competitively priced.
Need a reliable digger for your next project? Contact us to book your mini excavator hire with Southern Mobile Hire today. We also offer ride-on mowers for property maintenance and car trailers for easy vehicle transport.
Includes
- Fitted with tilt hitch
- Mud bucket and digging bucket
- Plant trailer
Costs
- $220 + gst/day
- $350 + gst/weekend
Extra attachments
From $50/day:
- Ripper
- Log grab
- Auger
- Spreader bar

Quality equipment
All our skip bins and machinery are well-maintained, reliable and ready to get the job done.

Flexible hire
With daily, weekend and longer-term options, you only pay for the hire you need.

Trusted service
As a local Kingston business, we provide friendly, helpful and professional support every time.