1.7 tonne excavator hire in Brisbane

H Hire supplies 1.7 tonne excavators across Brisbane, available for both dry hire and wet hire. Compact and easy to manoeuvre, this machine is well suited to residential sites, tight-access jobs and detailed excavation work.

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A compact excavator designed for controlled, detailed work

The 1.7 tonne excavator is built for jobs where space is limited and accuracy matters. Its size makes it easy to position on smaller sites, while the tilt hitch allows for better control when grading, shaping and finishing excavation work.

Key features

  • Operating weight of approximately 1.7 tonnes
  • Quick hitch for fast attachment changes
  • Tilt hitch for controlled grading and batter work
  • Tracks suited to a range of ground conditions
  • Compatible with augers, rock breakers and buckets

Check what’s available for your project.

If you need an excavator in Brisbane, get in touch and we’ll help you organise the right machine for your job.

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Where this excavator is most effective

This machine is commonly used on residential and light construction projects where access is restricted and precision is required.

Typical applications

  • Footings and trench excavation
  • Pool digs in confined spaces
  • Retaining wall preparation
  • Stormwater and drainage trenching
  • Landscaping and post hole drilling
  • Light demolition and clean-up work


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Book a 1.7 tonne excavator today

Get in touch with the H Hire team to check availability, discuss hire terms and arrange delivery of a 1.7 tonne excavator to your project site. Connect with us through this enquiry form or call our hotline for urgent queries.

(07) 3477 9632

Deploying 1.7 tonne excavator hire across Brisbane

Locations para We maintain our excavators at our Murarrie head office, allowing us to service residential and commercial projects throughout Brisbane. Dry hire is available within a one-hour radius of our depot, and wet hire is offered up to a ninety-minute radius.