Excavators
Whatever your project, excavator rental with Hire Direct will make your job easy!
Hire Direct has a fleet of well-maintained diggers for hire, ranging from mini 1.7T machines to 30T machines.
Yanmar VIO20-6
Specifications
Weight (kg) 2135
Width (mm) 1380
Height (mm) 2420
Dig Depth (mm) 2410
Features: Hydraulic Or Tilt Hitch, Tilt Or Wide Bucket, On Trailer, Zero Swing, Requires 3000kg Rated Towing Vehicle, 3´´ Seatbelt, Emergency Stop, Fire Extinguisher, Operator Manual, Road Registered, ROPS Canopy, FOPS, LED Amber Beacon, Travel Alarm, GP/Rock Bucket, Spade/Trench Bucket, Rubber Tracks
Available Features: Spade/Trench Bucket
Attachments: Auger, Breaker, Grab Bucket, Ripper
Category: Civil Construction, Construction, Earthworks, Land Development, Landscaping, Plumbing & Draining
Yanmar ViO25-6
Takeuchi TB325R
Specifications
Weight (kg) 2720
Width (mm) 1500
Height (mm) 2490
Dig Depth (mm) 2950
Features: Zero Swing, Hydraulic Or Tilt Hitch, Tilt Or Wide Bucket, On Trailer, Requires 3500kg Rated Towing Vehicle, 3´´ Seatbelt, Emergency Stop, Fire Extinguisher, Operator Manual, Road Registered, ROPS Canopy, FOPS, LED Amber Beacon, Travel Alarm, GP/Rock Bucket, Spade/Trench Bucket
Available Features: Spade/Trench Bucket
Attachments: Auger, Breaker, Grab Bucket, Ripper, Rake, Pole Grab
Category: Civil Construction,Construction, Earthworks, Land Development, Landscaping, Plumbing & Draining
Hitachi ZX33U-5A
Specifications
Weight (kg) 3510
Width (mm) 1550
Height (mm) 2480
Dig Depth (mm) 3130
Features: Air Conditioning, Rubber Tracks, Tilt Hitch, 3´´ Seatbelt, Emergency Stop, Fire Extinguisher, Operator Manual, Road Registered, LED Amber Beacon, Travel Alarm, ROPS Cabin, FOPS, Tilt Or Wide Bucket, GP/Rock Bucket, Spade/Trench Bucket
Available Features: Spade/Trench Bucket
Attachments: Auger, Breaker, Grab Bucket, Rake, Ripper, Ramps, Pole Grabs
Category: Civil Construction, Construction, Earthworks, Land Development, Landscaping, Plumbing & Draining
Kubota U48-4
Specifications
Weight (kg): 4760
Width (mm): 1960
Height (mm): 2550
Dig Depth (mm): 3380
Features: Air Con, Rubber Tracks, Hydraulic or Tilt Hitch, Zero Swing, 3´´ Seatbelt, Emergency Stop, Fire Extinguisher, Operator Manual, Road Registered, ROPS Cabin, FOPS, LED Amber Beacon, Travel Alarm, Tilt or Wide Bucket, GP/Rock Bucket, Spade/Trench Bucket
Available Features: Spade/Trench Bucket
Attachments: Auger, Breaker, Grab Bucket, Ripper, Plate Compactor, Rake, Ramps
Category: Civil Construction, Construction, Earthworks, Land Development, Landscaping, Plumbing & Draining, Roading
Kubota U55-4
Hitachi ZX55U-5A
Yanmar ViO55-6
Specifications
Weight (kg) 4990-5600
Width (mm) 1960
Height (mm) 2550
Dig Depth (mm) 3700
Features: Air Con, ROPS Cabin, FOPS, Rubber Tracks, Zero Swing, 3´´ Seatbelt, Emergency Stop, Fire Extinguisher, Operator Manual, Road Registered, LED Amber Beacon, Travel Alarm, GP/Rock Bucket, Tilt Or Wide Bucket, Spade/Trench Bucket, Hydraulic Or Tilt Hitch
Available Features: Spade/Trench Bucket
Attachments: Auger, Breaker, Grab Bucket, Levelling Bar, Ripper, Plate Compactor, Pole Grab, Rake, Ramps
Category: Civil Construction, Construction, Earthworks, Land Development, Landscaping, Plumbing & Draining, Roading
Yanmar VIO 80-2
Hitachi ZX75US-5A
Specifications
Weight (kg) 7830
Width (mm) 2450
Height (mm) 2600
Dig Depth (mm) 4320
Features: Air Con, Blade, ROPS Cabin, FOPS, Zero Swing, 3´´ Seatbelt, Emergency Stop, Fire Extinguisher, Operator Manual, Reverse Camera, Road Registered, LED Amber Beacon, Travel Alarm, Tilt Or Wide Bucket, GP/Rock Bucket, Spade/Trench Bucket, Hydraulic Or Tilt Hitch
Available Features: Rubber Tracks
Attachments: Auger, Breaker, 150mm Draincoil Spade, Grab Bucket, Plate Compactor, Pole Grab, Ripper, Rake, Compaction Wheel, Levelling Bar
Category: Civil Construction, Construction, Earthworks, Land Development, Landscaping, Plumbing & Draining, Roading
Yanmar SV100-2
CAT 310
Specifications
Weight (kg): 9900
Width (mm): 2320
Height (mm): 2800
Dig Depth (mm): 4600
Features: Air Con, ROPS Cabin, FOPS, Steel Tracks, Rubber Tracks, Blade, Swivel Boom (Yanmar SV100-2), Fixed Boom (CAT310), Zero Swing, 3´´ Seatbelt, Emergency Stop, Fire Extinguisher, Operator Manual, Reverse Camera, Road Registered, Rotating Beacon, Travel Alarm, GP/Rock Bucket, Tilt Or Wide Bucket, Spade/Trench Bucket, Hydraulic Or Tilt Hitch
Attachments: Auger, Breaker, Grab Bucket, Plate Compactor, Ripper, Stick Rake, Compaction Wheel, Levelling Bar
Category: Civil Construction, Construction, Earthworks, Land Development, Landscaping, Plumbing & Draining, Roading
Takeuchi TB295W
Specifications
Weight (kg) 11029
Width (mm) 2440
Height (mm) 2990
Dig Depth (mm) 4400
Features: Air Con, Blade, ROPS Cabin, FOPS, Swivel Boom, Zero Swing, 3´´ Seatbelt, Emergency Stop, Fire Extinguisher, Operator Manual, Reverse Camera, Road Registered, Rotating Beacon, Travel Alarm, GP/Rock Bucket, Spade/Trench Bucket, Tilt Or Wide Bucket, Hydraulic Or Tilt Hitch
Attachments: Auger, Breaker, Compaction Wheel, Grab Bucket, Levelling Bar, Plate Compactor, Stick Rake, Ripper
Category: Civil Construction, Construction, Earthworks, Civil Engineering, Land Development, Landscaping, Plumbing & Drainage, Roading
Komatsu PC130-8
Sumitomo SH130 LC-6
Kato HD512-7 with Blade
Hitachi ZX130LCN-5B
Specifications
Weight (kg) 12,000-14,000
Width (mm) 2500-2700
Height (mm) 3000
Dig Depth (mm) 6200
Features: FOPS, Front Operator Protection, Long Dipper Arm, LC Model, 3´´ Seatbelt, Aircon Cabin, Emergency Stop, Fire Extinguisher, Operator Manual, Reverse Camera, Road Registered, ROPS Cabin, LED Amber Beacon, Travel Alarm, Tilt Or Wide Bucket, GP/Rock Bucket, Spade/Trench Bucket, Hydraulic Or Tilt Hitch
Attachments: Auger, Breaker, Compaction Wheel, Grab Bucket, Plate Compactor, Rake, Ripper, Tree Shear, V Bucket, Levelling Bar, Sieve Bucket, Soil Screener, Mulcher
Category: Civil Construction, Construction, Earthworks, Civil Engineering, Land Development, Plumbing & Drainage, Quarrying, Roading
Sumitomo SH145X-6 with Blade
Sumitomo SH145X-6LC
Hitachi ZX135US-5B
Case CX145CSR
Specifications
Weight (kg): 14500
Width (mm): 2500-2600
Height (mm): 3000
Dig Depth (mm): 6200
Features: Blade, ROPS Cabin, FOPS, Front Operator Protection, Short Radius, 3´´ Seatbelt, Aircon Cabin, Emergency Stop, Fire Extinguisher, Operator Manual, Reverse Camera, Road Registered, LED Amber Beacon, Travel Alarm, Rock Bucket, Tilt Or Wide Bucket, GP/Rock Bucket, Spade/Trench Bucket, Hydraulic Or Tilt Hitch
Attachments: Auger, Breaker, Compaction Wheel, Grab Bucket, Hydraulic Plate Compactor, Stick Rake, Ripper, Tree Shear, V Bucket, Levelling Bar, Mulcher, Sieve Bucket, Soil Screener
Case CX145CSR with Blade
Specifications
Weight (kg) 15,500
Width (mm) 2600
Height (mm) 3000
Dig Depth (mm) 6200
Features: ROPS Cabin, FOPS, Front Operator Protection, LED Amber Beacon, Short Radius, Tilt Hitch, Travel Alarm, Fully wired with TOPCON X53 full GPS including screen and receivers, GP/Rock Bucket, Tilt Or Wide Bucket, Spade/Trench Bucket
Attachments: Auger, Breaker, Compaction Wheel, Grab Bucket, Levelling Bar, Mulcher, Plate Compactor, Pole Grab, Rake, Ripper, Sieve Bucket, Soil Screener, Tree Shear, V Bucket
Category: Civil Construction, Construction, Earthworks, Civil Engineering, Land Development, Plumbing & Drainage, Roading
Hitachi ZX160LC-5B
Specifications
Weight (kg) 17,000
Width (mm) 2500
Height (mm) 2950
Dig Depth (mm) 6200
Features: Air Con Cabin, 3´´ Seatbelt, Emergency Stop, Fire Extinguisher, Operator Manual, Reverse Camera, Road Registered, ROPS Cabin, FOPS, LED Amber Beacon, Travel Alarm, Tilt Or Wide Bucket, GP/Rock Bucket
Attachments: Breaker, Grab Bucket, Hydraulic Tilting Quick Hitch, Trench Bucket, Auger
Category: Civil Construction, Construction, Earthworks, Civil Engineering, Land Development, Plumbing & Drainage, Quarrying, Roading
Hitachi ZX210LC-5B
Kobelco SK210LC-10
Kato HD820-8
Specifications
Weight (kg): 22000
Width (mm): 2890- 3100
Height (mm): 3150
Dig Depth (mm): 6800
Features: Air Con Cabin, ROPS Cabin, FOPS, Hydraulic Hitch, 3´´ Seatbelt, Emergency Stop, Fire Extinguisher, Operator Manual, Reverse Camera, Road Registered, LED Amber Beacon, Travel Alarm, Tilt Or Wide Bucket, GP/Rock Bucket
Attachments: Breaker, Grab Bucket, Stick Rake, Ripper, Tilt Bucket, Auger, Compaction Wheel, Plate Compactor, Rock Bucket, Sieve Bucket, Trench Bucket
Trench Bucket: 600mm
Category: Civil Construction, Construction, Earthworks, Civil Engineering, Land Development, Plumbing & Drainage, Quarrying, Roading
CAT 330 Next Gen with CAT 3D Grade
Specifications
Weight (kg): 30,000
Width (mm): 3200
Height (mm): 3090
Dig Depth (mm): 7300
Features: Air Con Cabin, Drop Valves, FOPS, Front Operator Protection, 3´´ Seatbelt, Emergency Stop, Fire Extinguisher, Operator Manual, Reverse Camera, Road Registered, ROPS Cabin, LED Amber Beacon, Travel Alarm, GP/Rock Bucket, Tilt Or Wide Bucket, HeliTilt Coupler
Attachments: Rake, Ripper, Trench Bucket, Auger, Breaker, Compaction Wheel, Grab Bucket
Category: Civil Construction, Construction, Earthworks, Civil Engineering, Land Development, Plumbing & Drainage, Quarrying, Roading
Yanmar ViO25-6
Features: ROPS Canopy, LH and RH Guarding, FOPS, Front Operator Protection, Comes on Custom Euro Braked 3500kg Trailer, 3´´ Seatbelt, Emergency Stop, Fire Extinguisher, Operator Manual, Road Registered, LED Amber Beacon, Travel Alarm, on Trailer, Tilt Bucket, Hydraulic or Tilt Hitch
Attachments: Auger, Breaker, Grab Bucket, Pole Grab, Rake, Ripper,
Category: Arborist ,Forestry, Landscaping, Tree works
Kubota U55-4
Features: ROPS Cabin, FOPS, Front Operator Protection, Margard side OPS protection, 3´´ Seatbelt, Aircon Cabin, Emergency Stop, Fire Extinguisher, Operator Manual, Reverse Camera, Road Registered, LED Amber Beacon, Travel Alarm, Tilt Bucket, full trackguards, LH and RH Guarding, Hydraulic or Tilt Hitch
Attachments:Auger, Breaker, Grab Bucket, Levelling Bar, Plate Compactor, Pole Grab, Rake, Ripper, GP Bucket
Category: Arborist, Forestry, Demolition, Tree works
Kato HD308US-6
Features: ROPS Cabin, FOPS, Front Operator Protection, Margard side OPS protection, 3´´ Seatbelt, Aircon Cabin, Emergency Stop, Fire Extinguisher, Full Trackguards, Hydraulic or Tilt Hitch, Operator Manual, Reverse Camera, Road Registered, LED Amber Beacon, Travel Alarm, Tilt Bucket, LH and RH Guarding
Available Features: Steel Tracks
Attachments: Auger, Compaction Wheel, Levelling Bar, Breaker, Grab Bucket, Pole Grab, Rake, Ripper, GP Bucket
Category: Arborist, Forestry, Demolition, Tree works
Komatus PC130-8
Features: Catwalks, ROPS Cabin, FOPS, Front Operator Protection, Heavy Duty Doors and Belly Plates, Margard side OPS protection, 3´´ Seatbelt, Aircon Cabin, Emergency Stop, Fire Extinguisher, Operator Manual, Reverse Camera, Road Registered, LED Amber Beacon, Travel Alarm, Tilt Bucket, Full Trackguards, Hydraulic Hitch
Attachments: Auger, Breaker, Grab Bucket, Mulcher, Pole Grab, Plate Compactor, Rake, Ripper, Sieve Bucket, Soil Screener, Tree shear, GP Bucket, V Bucket
Category: Arborist, Forestry, Demolition, Tree works
Volvo EW60E
Specifications
Weight (kg) 5880
Width (mm) 1930
Height (mm) 2855
Dig Depth (mm) 2905
Features: Air Con, Blade, ROPS Cabin, FOPS, Swivel Boom, Zero Swing, 3´´ Seatbelt, Emergency Stop, Fire Extinguisher, Operator Manual, Reverse Camera, Road Registered, LED Amber Beacon, Travel Alarm, Trench Bucket, Rock Bucket, Tilt Or Wide Bucket, GP/Rock Bucket, Spade/Trench Bucket, Hydraulic Or Tilt Hitch
Attachments: Auger, Breaker, Grab Bucket, Plate Compactor, Stick Rake, Ripper, Levelling Bar, Plate Compactor
Category: Civil Construction, Construction, Earthworks, Civil Engineering, Land Development, Landscaping, Plumbing & Drainage, Roading
CAT 308CR
Specifications
Weight (kg) 8387
Width (mm) 2450
Height (mm) 2541
Dig Depth (mm) 4108
Features: Air Con, Blade, ROPS Cabin, FOPS, Zero Swing, 3´´ Seatbelt, Emergency Stop, Fire Extinguisher, Operator Manual, Reverse Camera, Road Registered, LED Amber Beacon, Travel Alarm, Tilt Or Wide Bucket, GP/Rock Bucket, Spade/Trench Bucket, Tilt Hitch, Fully wired with Full 3D Trimble GPS including screen and receivers
Available Features: Rubber Tracks
Attachments: Auger, Breaker, 150mm Draincoil Spade, Grab Bucket, Plate Compactor, Pole Grab, Ripper, Rake, Compaction Wheel, Levelling Bar
Category: Civil Construction, Construction, Earthworks, Land Development, Landscaping, Plumbing & Draining, Roading
CAT 320EL with 15m Long Reach Boom
Specifications
Weight (kg): 22000
Width (mm): 2980
Height (mm): 3152
15m Long Reach Boom fitted with 2m wide drain cleaning bucket
Features: Air Con Cabin, ROPS Cabin, FOPS, Hydraulic Hitch, 3´´ Seatbelt, Emergency Stop, Fire Extinguisher, Operator Manual, Reverse Camera, Road Registered, LED Amber Beacon, Travel Alarm, 1200mm GP/Rock Bucket
Attachments: Rock Bucket
Category: Civil Construction, Construction, Earthworks, Civil Engineering, Land Development, Plumbing & Drainage, Quarrying, Roading
Hitachi ZX490LCH-7
Specifications
Weight (kg): 51200
Width (mm): 3810
Height (mm): 3680
Features: Air Con Cabin, ROPS Cabin, FOPS, Hydraulic Hitch, 3´´ Seatbelt, Emergency Stop, Fire Extinguisher, Operator Manual, Reverse Camera, Road Registered, LED Amber Beacon, Travel Alarm, Tilt Or Wide Bucket, GP/Rock Bucket, Auto Grease
Attachments: 1600mm 2.1m3 Rock Bucket
Fitted with mining spec HD GP bucket
Category: Civil Construction, Construction, Earthworks, Civil Engineering, Land Development, Plumbing & Drainage, Quarrying, Roading
Hitachi ZX225USLC with Topcon MC-Max GPS
Specifications
Weight (kg): 22000
Width (mm): 2900
Height (mm): 3140
Dig Depth (mm): 9620
Features: Air Con Cabin, ROPS Cabin, FOPS, Hydraulic Hitch, 3´´ Seatbelt, Emergency Stop, Fire Extinguisher, Operator Manual, Reverse Camera, Road Registered, LED Amber Beacon, Travel Alarm, Tilt Or Wide Bucket, GP/Rock Bucket
Attachments: Breaker, Grab Bucket, Stick Rake, Ripper, Tilt Bucket, Auger, Compaction Wheel, Plate Compactor, Rock Bucket, Sieve Bucket, Trench Bucket
Trench Bucket: 600mm
Category: Civil Construction, Construction, Earthworks, Civil Engineering, Land Development, Plumbing & Drainage, Quarrying, Roading
Benefits of Hiring Excavators for Your Project
Buying and maintaining an excavator is expensive. With Hire Direct’s digger hire services, you reap the benefits of using high-grade equipment without the initial capital outlay. At the end of your excavator lease, you simply return the machinery to Hire Direct. No ownership risks, no disposal hassles.
All scheduled maintenance will be carried out by our team, eliminating your worries about insurance and registration. We also source our excavators from world-leading brands such as Hitachi, CAT, Sumitomo, and Yanmar. Each digger can be equipped with our wide range of attachments for specific requirements and optimal performance
The Right Machine for Your Job
If you are looking to hire a digger, you’ve come to the right place. Hire Direct Ltd provides easy access to high quality, modern and well-maintained diggers for hire in the Northland region.
We specialise in excavator attachments, choose from our wide range to meet your specific project requirements. Visit our attachment rental page to view our comprehensive list of excavator extensions.
Call us at (09) 888 2267 or fill out our contact form to find out more.

Hitachi ZX17U-5A
Takeuchi TB217R
Specifications
Weight (kg) 1760
Width (mm) 990/1280
Height (mm) 2380
Dig Depth (mm) 2190
Features: 3´´ Seatbelt, Emergency Stop, Fire Extinguisher, Hydraulic Hitch, On Trailer, Operator Manual, Road Registered, GP/Rock Bucket, ROPS Canopy, FOPS, LED Amber Beacon, Rubber Tracks, Travel Alarm, Tilt or Wide Bucket, GP/Rock Bucket, Zero Swing, Spade/Trench Bucket
Attachments: Auger, Breaker, Grab Bucket, Ripper
Category: Civil Construction, Construction, Earthworks, Land Development, Landscaping, Plumbing & Draining