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3.5 Tonne Yanmar Excavator / Digger

Popular Equipment for Hire

3.5 Tonne Yanmar Excavator / Digger

3.5T Yanmar Mini Excavator / Digger for Hire

Need a powerful excavator for trenching, drainage, or construction work in tight spaces? The 3.5T Yanmar mini excavator is built for performance and precision, making it ideal for compact job sites, footpath or road work, and civil construction.

With true zero tail swing and a digging reach of over 5 metres, this machine delivers serious capability without compromising on manoeuvrability.
Benefits
• Compact Power: Ideal for trenching, drainage, and construction work in confined areas.
• Efficient Performance: Digging depth of 3.3m and reach of 5.22m for faster and deeper excavation compared with a 2T Yanmar Digger or smaller.
• Range of Digger Attachments: Compatible with a wide range of buckets and digger attachments to suit your job, including Auger Drills, Rock Grab/ Thumb Buckets and Concrete/Rock Breakers.

Operator Comfort & User Friendly
• Ergonomic Controls: Controls are positioned for excellent operator comfort and ease of use.
• Smooth Operation: Rubber tracks provide stability and are ideal for footpath or road surfaces.
• Front Blade: For site cleaning, levelling, and material handling.

Features
• True Zero Tail Swing: No overhang when rotating the cab—perfect for tight spaces.
• Offset Boom: Enables digging right up against fences, walls, and structures.
• Rubber Tracks: Provide smooth, stable movement and reduce surface damage—ideal for urban or paved environments.
• Factory Fitted Hydraulics: Single and double acting hydraulics for attachments like auger drills, breakers, and thumb buckets.
• ROPS/FOPS Canopy Frame: Roll-over protection and sun canopy for operator safety and comfort.
• Fire Extinguisher & Beacon: Safety essentials included.

Specs
• Weight: 3585kg
• Overall Width: 1.55m
• Digging Depth: 3.3m
• Digging Reach: 5.22m
• Buckets: 275mm trenching, 580mm standard digging, 1190mm wide tilting bucket
• Tracks: Rubber tracks for smooth, stable operation

Available Accessories
Narrow Trench Buckets & Spades
Auger Torque Earth Drills
Tilting Buckets
Rock Grab / Thumb Bucket
Rock Breaker / Concrete Breaker

Health & Safety
• Safety Features: ROPS frame, ergonomic controls, fire extinguisher, and beacon.
• Safety Lock Lever: Prevents accidental operation by locking machine controls.
• Equipment Safety Sheet: Available in the Downloads section.

Transporting Options
Transporter Truck Required: Due to its size and weight, this machine must be transported via truck.

License Requirements
You don't need a specific license to operate a digger or excavator, but training is required for safe and competent use.
However, if you're operating on the road, a special license and endorsement is required. You must have a license for the appropriate weight class and an endorsement to operate construction machinery on wheels, tracks, or rollers (WTR).

Booking Options
To hire a 3.5T Yanmar Mini Digger, simply give us a call, send us an email or fill in the form below. These mini diggers are available to hire from both the Napier and Hastings branches. Enquire now for any additional information or to make a booking.
 
Specifications
Available Accessories
Delivery & Instructions
Safety Equipment Required
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Excavator Equipment Safety Sheet
Excavator Equipment Safety Sheet

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