2.7 tonne closed cab excavator hire in Brisbane

H Hire provides 2.7 tonne excavator hire across Brisbane with a standard pin-on hitch setup suited to trenching, footing excavation and general earthworks. With greater digging capacity than smaller compact machines, this excavator is a practical option for residential construction, site preparation and medium-scale excavation works.

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Excavator hire for straightforward digging and earthworks

The standard hitch configuration is ideal for projects focused on consistent digging tasks without the need for regular attachment changes. Its fixed setup provides strong bucket connection and reliable breakout force across a range of excavation conditions.

Standard hitch specifications

  • 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

Hire a 2.7 tonne excavator today

Organise 2.7 tonne excavator hire across Brisbane with H Hire. Contact us to check availability and discuss your project requirements.

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Common uses for this excavator

This machine bridges the gap between compact excavators and larger equipment, offering improved reach and power for residential and light commercial earthworks.

Typical applications include

  • Strip and pad footing excavation
  • Service trenching for plumbing and electrical
  • Retaining wall and boundary fence footings
  • Tree stump and root removal
  • General residential site clearing and levelling


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H Hire also supplies excavators, loaders, tippers and attachments for residential earthworks, construction projects and general site preparation across Brisbane.

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Contact us about excavator hire

Send us a message using the form or call our team to check availability and rates for our available machinery. We will arrange wet hire or delivery to suit your project timeline.

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Supporting projects across Brisbane with quality excavator hire

H Hire operates from our Murarrie depot, servicing the Brisbane metropolitan region. Wet hire with an operator is available within a ninety-minute radius, supporting residential and commercial projects.