Hiring an excavator? Here’s what you need to know

Allways Hire has built a reputation for having the right digger available to hire when you need it: wherever you are in Hawke’s Bay.

In this article we’re gathering together everything you need to know, so you can pick the right excavator from our range. You can compare similar models to be sure you’re getting the best features and benefits. We’ll also help you match the right digger to any job.

Take a look at the full range of diggers available for hire in Hawke’s Bay by visiting the Excavator Hire page on the website. Explore the different measurements and specifications of our 1.7T Yanmar to 13T Case Diggers by reading our product comparison articles or downloading our handy factsheet that contains all their measurements in easy-to-compare tables.

Which excavator should I hire, to work in a tight spot?

If you’re working in a tight spot; you need to hire one of our smaller Yanmar Diggers – probably the 1.7T or 2T model. Small diggers are a great way to access power in a tight space and make a hard job easier.

Find out how the measurements of the 1.7T and 2T diggers compare, and you can check that the space you’re working in will accommodate the width, height and weight of your chosen digger hire.

In our When is a small digger right for the job article we take a closer look at the features of the small Yanmar Diggers and help you match them up to common tasks you might be trying to do.

We’re always working hard to make sure you have the right digger available to hire for the next job you’ve got lined up. Remember you can pick up your digger hire from either our Napier or Hastings branches – whichever is more convenient for you.

2T Digger working in a tight spot

Which digger should I hire, to move material fast?

If bucket capacity matters to you; you might want to download our handy factsheet that includes all our digger measurements and exactly what the bucket capacity looks like on each of our diggers from 1.7T to 13T in size.

The 13T Case Digger and 10T Yanmar Digger both offer great speed when you need to excavate or move material fast – because their bucket capacity is immense. Take a look at their Head to Head article and see how they compare.

Do you need to move material across the yard as well as dig it up? You might find that hiring a Loader ticks the box for the job you have on hand. Read our article that answers the question Do I Need A Digger Or A Loader? to explore some of the benefits of switching from a digger hire to a loader hire instead.

13T Hitachi digger bulking out material into the back of a tipper truck

Which excavator should I hire, if I want an easy transport option?

Looking for the easiest digger to transport? We make it easy for you with our transporter service available to book with all hires. Choose your drop off and pick up locations and we’ll make sure your digger delivery is hassle free.

Our 1.7T and 2.0T Yanmar Diggers come on their own trailer as standard, making them a popular choice because they are so easy to transport behind a ute. Diggers for hire from 3.5T to 13T need to be transported by truck – either your own or ask us about hiring the right truck to do the job.

If you’re hiring any excavator in our 1.7T to 13T range, you can find the facts about transport requirements in our handy factsheet – download and/or print it today.

Our digger product pages also have all the information you need so you can plan how to transport your hire. Visit our Excavator Hire category page and find the model you need.

What are the latest models of digger available at Allways Hire?

We’re always adding new models to our fleet and our latest New Arrivals article is a great place to get a run down of what’s New To Our Yards. We also have a New Equipment Arrivals category page on our website that we keep up to date with new models or machines as they enter the hire fleet.

Our 1.7T Yanmar Digger and 2T Yanmar Digger are so popular that we usually top up our numbers when we get a new machine delivery. Our customers expect machines that are at the peak of their performance so we add to our fleet frequently and invest in the latest models. It all adds up to a more enjoyable hire experience when you hire an excavator with us.

As well as new excavators we often add new attachments to our fleet. If there’s an attachment that could help you get a job done faster or easier, let our team know. We’ll be happy to have a conversation with you about making it available to hire.

What type of excavator do I need to hire?

Most of the excavators we offer for hire only vary in size, not type. You can explore our full range of excavators for hire from either our Napier or Hastings branches on our website.

There are different types of excavator available that have been customised to make them good at specific tasks. If you’re looking for something different, read our article What type of excavator do I need? to explore the different sizes and types of excavator available and the jobs they’re suited to.

We also take a look at the difference between different types of excavator and their function in our article What is an excavator?.

Did you know that Allways Hire is home to the Master Hydro Vacuum Excavator? This machine was launched in 2023 and offers an easy-to-operate, low-risk way to excavate with precision for a wide range of jobs.

Take a look at it on our website or read our article A Focus on the Master Hydro Vacuum Excavator to find out if you should hire it for your next job in Hawke’s Bay.

Hydro Vac, safely excavating near services in a new residential subdivision development.

What excavator attachment do I need to hire?

One of the best ways to change what your excavator can do is by adding the right attachment. Our wide range of digger attachments are available for hire from both our Napier and Hastings branches.

Need some help choosing the right attachment for the job you need to do?

Take a look at our article Make a big job easier with a big digger attachment. It explores some of our most popular digger attachments in detail and explains how hiring them could help you with specific tasks you need to get done.

Switching from manual labour to a digger can save a lot of time, and that’s definitely true when you add the right attachment. Read Save time on the job with these 6 construction equipment hires and find out how the hiring an auger attachment can make fast work of a job like fencing or building retaining walls.

Our team of equipment experts are happy to help you find the right attachment for the job you’ve got on hand. That’s what we did for Kevin Manuel from Vinman Ltd, whose business does a lot of driving poles into the ground. Read about how we worked together to help him grow his business – with the right digger attachment hire – here.

5.5T Yanmar Digger with auger attachment

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Allways Hire specialises in Digger Hire and Excavator Attachment hire, and Construction and Roading Equipment hire, in Hawke’s Bay. That means we not only have the right equipment available for your next job. We also have a great team of experts who have the understanding and the right experience to help you find the best piece of equipment to hire. We’re here to make life easier for our customers.

If you haven’t tried hiring with Allways Hire – call us today. We have 2 branches – in Napier and Hastings – and we’re conveniently located so you can easily pick up and drop off the equipment you need to hire. We also offer a transporter service so you can enjoy delivery direct to your work site across Hawke’s Bay.

We’ve been working for years to grow our business and we’re ready to support the growth of yours. Contact us today and let us help you with the equipment you need to hire.