1.7 tonne excavator with standard hitch in Brisbane

H Hire provides 1.7 tonne excavator hire across Brisbane with flexible wet and dry hire options available. Compact, practical and suited to residential excavation works, this machine is ideal for trenching, footings and tight-access projects where controlled digging and manoeuvrability are important.

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Compact excavator hire for residential and tight-access works

Smaller excavation projects often require machinery that can work efficiently in confined spaces without causing unnecessary disruption to surrounding areas. Our 1.7 tonne excavator is suited to residential sites, narrow accessways and backyard excavation where larger machines may not be practical.

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

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Common applications for our 1.7 tonne excavator

This excavator is regularly used across residential and light construction projects throughout Brisbane. Its compact footprint and controlled digging capability make it well suited to excavation work in restricted areas and smaller job sites.

Ideal applications

  • Residential footings and trench excavation
  • Pool excavation in tight-access backyards
  • Retaining wall preparation
  • Stormwater and drainage trenching
  • Landscaping works, including auger drilling
  • Light demolition and site clearing


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H Hire also provides additional machinery and equipment hire across Brisbane, including excavators, loaders, tippers and attachments suited to residential construction, trenching and earthmoving works.

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Discuss with the H Hire team to confirm availability, review hire options and arrange delivery to your site. Submit an enquiry or call for urgent bookings.

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Delivering reliable equipment hire across Brisbane

Our fleet is maintained at our Murarrie head office, enabling reliable servicing throughout and beyond Brisbane. Dry hire is available within a one-hour radius, while wet hire extends up to a ninety-minute service area.