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Excavator Hire 
5 Tonne & 14 Tonne

Premium civil excavation equipment available for hire across Brisbane and SE QLD.

Built to Perform.
Ready to Hire.

Whether you’re clearing land, trenching foundations, or prepping for drainage works — our fleet of reliable Kobelco excavators is ready to support your site. Choose between compact mobility or serious digging power, with fast delivery across SE Queensland.

01

14 Tonne Excavator
Kobelco SK135SR-7

A robust, short-radius excavator designed for tight job sites without sacrificing power. Ideal for commercial excavation, large cut-and-fill works, & civil projects demanding operator comfort & heavy-duty capability.

FEATURES:

78.5 kW Isuzu engine

Kobelco Performance X Design cabin

Boom and arm priority hydraulics

Built-in rear and side-view cameras

Short radius tail swing

Specifications:

Operating Weight: 13,800 kg

Dig Depth: 5,570 mm

Bucket Capacity: 0.5–0.6 m³

Max Reach at Ground Level: 8,300 mm

Fuel Capacity: 135 L

Transport Width: 2,490 mm

Recommended PPE:

Hard hat

High-vis

Steel caps

Gloves

Eye protection

Qualifications Required:

Excavator ticket (RIIMPO320F or equivalent)​

VOC or operator logbook recommended

02

5 Tonne Excavator
Kobelco SK55SRX-6

A compact, low-noise mini excavator for tight access sites and residential or landscape work. Agile and fuel-efficient without sacrificing stability or dig strength.

FEATURES:

4-cylinder Yanmar engine

Integrated noise & vibration control

Two-way auxiliary piping

Hydraulic quick hitch compatible

Offset boom and zero tail swing

Specifications:

Operating Weight: 5,2600 kg

Dig Depth: 3,890 mm

Bucket Capacity: 0.11–0.18 m³

Max Reach at Ground Level: 6,310 mm

Fuel Capacity: 80 L

Transport Width: 1,960 mm

Recommended PPE:

Hard hat

High-vis

Steel caps

Gloves

Eye protection

Qualifications Required:

Excavator ticket (RIIMPO320F or equivalent)​

VOC or operator logbook recommended

Machine Comparison Table

Feature/Spec
5T Kobelco SK55SRX-6
14T Kobelco SK135SR-7
OPERATING WEIGHT
✔ 5,260 KG
✔ 13,800 KG
DIG DEPTH
✔ 3,890 mm
✔ 5,570 mm
MAX REACH
✔ 6,310 mm
✔ 8,300 mm
TAIL SWING
✔ Zero
✔ Short radius
IDEAL USE
✔ Light residential, trenching
✔ Commercial, civil bulk dig
FUEL TANK
✔ 80 L
✔ 135 L
LICENSE REQUIRED
✔ RIIMPO320F
✔ RIIMPO320F
Feature/Spec
5T Kobelco SK55SRX-6
14T Kobelco SK135SR-7
OPERATING WEIGHT
✔ 5,260 KG
✔ 13,800 KG
DIG DEPTH
✔ 3,890 mm
✔ 5,570 mm
MAX REACH
✔ 6,310 mm
✔ 8,300 mm
TAIL SWING
✔ Zero
✔ Short radius
IDEAL USE
✔ Light residential, trenching
✔ Commercial, civil bulk dig
FUEL TANK
✔ 80 L
✔ 135 L
LICENSE REQUIRED
✔ RIIMPO320F
✔ RIIMPO320F

Booking & Hire Information

Delivery Radius

(surcharge beyond)

DELIVERY

Within
24–48 hours

(subject to availability)

Minimum hire

1 full day

(8 hours)

Includes

Full tank of fuel​

Pre-hire inspection

Delivery & pickup (optional)

Safety checklist

Optional Add-ons

Delivery/collection service

Operator (upon request)

Attachments (rock breaker, buckets etc.)

Booking Form

Machine Required
Delivery Required?
Yes
No

- Operator license / VOC (optional)

- Site access photos / plans

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