2.7 tonne open cab excavator hire in Brisbane

H Hire provides 2.7 tonne excavator hire across Brisbane with a hydraulic quick and tilt hitch setup suited to detailed excavation and earthmoving works. Offering increased digging capacity while remaining compact enough for residential and confined-access sites, this machine is ideal for trenching, grading, footing excavation and site preparation.

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Versatile 2.7 tonne excavator with tilt capability

The hydraulic quick hitch allows fast attachment changes directly from the cab, helping improve efficiency across excavation and earthmoving projects. Combined with tilt functionality, operators can complete angled digging, batter shaping and grading work with greater control and reduced machine repositioning.

Quick/tilt 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

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Need a versatile excavator for grading, trenching or detailed excavation? Contact us to organise 2.7 tonne excavator hire.

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Common applications for this machine

The 2.7 tonne excavator is suited to projects requiring more capacity than smaller compact machines while still maintaining flexibility in tighter working environments.

Typical uses include

  • Site cuts and pad preparation
  • Pool excavation for fibreglass and concrete pools
  • Footing and trench excavation
  • Drainage and stormwater works
  • Batter shaping and detailed grading
  • Landscaping and retaining wall preparation
  • Material handling with suitable attachments


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Alongside our 2.7 tonne excavator hire, H Hire also supplies excavators, loaders, tippers and attachments suited to residential construction, earthmoving and site preparation works across Brisbane.

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Contact us about 2.7t excavator hire

Speak with our team to confirm availability, review hire options and organise delivery to your site. Our team can assist with wet hire enquiries across Brisbane and surrounding areas. Call our team or complete the enquiry form to get started.

(07) 3477 9632

Service areas for excavator hire

Operating from Murarrie, H Hire provides wet hire excavation services across Brisbane and surrounding suburbs. Our service area extends to locations within approximately ninety minutes of our depot.