Excavator hire Gold Coast — wet hire with an operator who knows the job
Hiring an excavator on the Gold Coast should be simple — one phone call, the right machine, an operator who's actually run jobs like yours. Sollid Solutions offers wet-hire excavators (machine + operator) from 1.7T tight-access mini through to a 5T tracked machine, with a tipper available on the same booking. Hourly, half-day, full-day or fixed-price by the scope.
- Wet hire — machine comes with an experienced operator
- 1.7T, 3T and 5T tracked machines available
- Tipper and excavator combo for cart-away jobs
- Owner-operated — the price you're quoted is the price you pay
Excavator hire jobs we run
Most clients hire us by the half-day or full-day for a specific scope. We bring the machine, attachments, fuel and the operator — you point at what needs to happen.
- Site clean-ups, garden bed removal, fence-line clears
- Tree stump removal and root rakes
- Trenching for services, drainage and stormwater
- Pool dig set-out and tight-access pool excavation
- Driveway prep, base levelling and gravel placement
- Spoil cart-away on the tipper + excavator combo
Why Gold Coast clients book us for excavator hire gold coast
We'll tell you on the phone whether your job needs a 1.7T, 3T or 5T — and quote accordingly.
John runs every machine. No new operators learning on your site.
Book the tipper on the same day for spoil cart-away — no waiting on third-party trucks.
Small jobs hourly; structured scopes (driveways, pads, trenches) fixed-price after a site visit.
Excavator Hire Gold Coast — suburbs we cover
We're based in Ormeau and run excavator hire gold coast jobs across the north Gold Coast, the M1 corridor, the hinterland and Brisbane south. If you don't see your suburb listed, give us a call — we probably still cover it.
Excavator Hire Gold Coast — common questions
What does excavator hire cost on the Gold Coast?+
Wet hire (machine + operator) typically $140–$190/hr depending on machine size, with a 4-hour minimum. Day rates and fixed-scope rates available on request. We don't dry-hire — every machine comes with our operator.
What's the difference between wet hire and dry hire?+
Wet hire = machine + operator + fuel, all included. Dry hire = just the machine, you supply the operator. We only do wet hire so you don't carry the operator's risk or the insurance on the machine.
What size excavators do you have?+
1.7T tight-access mini (fits 900mm gates), 3T mid-size and a 5T for bigger cuts. We also have a tipper for spoil removal on the same job.
Can you fit through a 900mm side gate?+
Yes — our 1.7T mini fits standard 900mm side gates with tracks retracted. For sub-900mm we arrange a 1.0T or crane-in. We confirm at the site visit.
How quickly can you turn around an excavator hire?+
Small jobs (a few hours) often within 3–5 days. Larger bookings (multi-day, big pad cuts) usually 1–3 weeks depending on the schedule.
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Need excavator hire gold coast? Let's talk.
Call John direct for a free on-site quote — fixed price, no surprises, owner-operated from start to finish.