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Excavator & Equipment Hire
Adelaide North
Affordable excavator, mini loader, skid steer, tipper truck and attachments. The Stanford Hire team delivers, demonstrates and briefs you on arrival — you're working within minutes.
1T–3.5T
Excavators
From $220
Excavators
120+
Suburbs
Delivery
Available
Price First
Before Enquiry
7 Days
A Week
Delivered to your site
Our team delivers and demonstrates every machine on arrival.
Operating briefing included
We walk you through the machine controls and handover before your hire starts.
Serviced & ready
Well-maintained fleet checked before every hire — no surprises on site.
Delivery across Adelaide North
Pickup from Two Wells or delivery available across 120+ suburbs.
Who Are You Hiring For?
Select your trade or customer type to see the equipment that suits your work — delivered directly to your job site.
Homeowners & DIY
Tackle your own yard, garden or renovation with delivered equipment.
ViewLandscaping Companies
Add machines to your crew or take on bigger projects.
ViewPlumbers
Excavators for trenching, drainage and pipe installation.
ViewElectricians
Trenching for conduit and underground cable runs.
ViewConcreters
Site prep, compaction, cutting and spoil removal.
ViewBuilders
Site cuts, trenching, material movement and clean-up.
ViewRubbish Removal
Load waste, rubble and green waste into a tipper.
ViewProperty Maintenance
Equipment for yard clean-ups and ongoing maintenance contracts.
ViewFencing Contractors
Post hole drilling and fence-line clearing.
ViewRural Property Owners
Drainage, fencing, dam work and property maintenance.
ViewWhat Job Are You Doing?
Select your project type to find the right equipment combination — from trenching and retaining walls to rubbish removal and property clean-ups.
Landscaping
Soil removal, levelling, garden prep and retaining walls.
ViewRubbish Removal
Load waste, rubble and green waste into a tipper.
ViewProperty Clean-Up
Clear overgrown yards, vacant blocks and estates.
ViewWeed & Vegetation Clearing
Clear fence lines, remove shrubs and weed roots.
ViewElectrical Trenching
Trench for conduit and underground cable.
ViewPlumbing Excavation
Trench for pipes, drainage and sewer connections.
ViewStormwater & Drainage
Cut trenches, lay pipe, compact backfill.
ViewConcrete Preparation
Excavate, compact base, cut existing concrete.
ViewRetaining Walls
Excavate footings, drill posts, place sleepers.
ViewBackyard Levelling
Level ground, spread topsoil, prepare for turf.
ViewDriveway Preparation
Excavate, lay base, compact and prepare surface.
ViewRural Property Work
Dam maintenance, fencing, access tracks and shed pads.
ViewPlan Your Backyard or Home DIY Project — Free
Upload a photo of your yard, highlight the areas, and tell us what you want to build. Our free AI backyard planner drafts a full step-by-step DIY project plan — as per Australian building standards, as a guide only — with the right Stanford Hire gear for every step. Print it and follow it on site.
Not Sure Which Machine?
Compare machines side-by-side and see our full price guide before you book.
How Much Does Hire Cost?
Full breakdown of every machine, attachment and delivery fees.
ComparisonMini Excavator vs Skid Steer
Which machine is right for your job?
Comparison1.7T vs 3.5T Excavator
Choosing the right excavator size for your access.
Safety GuideExcavation Safety Guide
Trench depths, shoring requirements and dial-before-you-dig for Adelaide sites.
Soil GuideSoil Types & Excavation
Adelaide soil conditions, clay vs sand and how they affect your machine choice.
Which Machine Suits Your Job?
Use this quick guide to match the right Stanford Hire machine to your job. For a specific answer, ask the site assistant and include the job plus the narrowest clear access width.
Guide only — varies per job requirements.
| Job / Feature | E101t Micro Excavator$220/dayhover or press Enter for specs | 1.7tExcavator$220/dayhover or press Enter for specs | 2tExcavator$250/dayhover or press Enter for specs | 3.5tExcavator$350/dayhover or press Enter for specs | MT100Mini Loader$250/dayhover or press Enter for specs | S70Skid Steer$250/dayhover or press Enter for specs | TipperTruck$195/dayhover or press Enter for specs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tight backyard / side gate access | Best | Good | Limited | — | Good | Limited | — |
| General trenching | Good | Best | Best | Best | — | — | — |
| Post holes / footing drilling | — | With auger | With auger | With auger | — | — | — |
| Landscaping / garden reshaping | Good | Best | Best | Good | Best | Best | Helpful |
| Retaining walls / sleeper prep | Light work | Good | Best | Best | Good | Good | — |
| Hard clay / compacted ground | Limited | Good | Best | Best | Limited | Limited | — |
| Tight-access excavation | Best | Good | Fair | — | Good | — | — |
| Moving soil / mulch / gravel | Limited | Good | Good | Good | Best | Best | Best |
| Levelling / site clean-up | Limited | Good | Good | Good | Best | Best | Helpful |
| Bulk earthmoving | — | Good | Good | Best | Good | Good | Helpful |
| Can tow on trailer | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Delivery only | ✓ | ✓ | N/A |
| Delivery only | — | — | — | ✓ | — | — | — |
E10 1t Micro Excavator
$220/day
1.7t Excavator
$220/day
2t Excavator
$250/day
3.5t Excavator
$350/day
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MT100 Mini Loader
$250/day
S70 Skid Steer
$250/day
Tipper Truck
$195/day
Not sure what suits your job? Use the Stanford Hire assistant for an instant current-fleet recommendation and access check.
E10 1t Micro Excavator
Best for tight access jobs, narrow side gates, small trenches, irrigation, backyard digging and tight residential work. Retracts to approx. 710mm wide and expands for better stability.
1.7t Excavator
A great all-rounder for trenching, landscaping, post holes with auger, retaining walls and general home earthmoving jobs.
2t Excavator
Stronger than the 1.7t and ideal for tougher digging, trenching, landscaping, retaining walls and auger work.
3.5t Excavator
Best for heavier digging, bulk excavation, harder ground, larger site cuts and bigger jobs. Delivery only — customer pickup unavailable.
MT100 Mini Loader
Best for tight access backyards — stand-on, rubber tracked, fits through narrower gates than the skid steer. Great for moving and spreading material in confined spaces.
S70 Skid Steer
Sit-in skid steer with 4-in-1 bucket — best for open sites, bulk material movement, levelling, grading and spreading on large or commercial blocks.
Tipper Truck
Best for picking up materials, moving soil, removing spoil and transporting gravel, mulch, sand or rubbish from site.
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Serving 120+ Adelaide North Suburbs
Based in Two Wells — we deliver across Adelaide North, Adelaide Plains, Gawler, Playford, Salisbury, Tea Tree Gully and Port Adelaide/Enfield. Enter your full address online for the exact delivery price.
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