Mini Digger Hire Guides

Hiring a mini digger sounds simple, however a few early decisions shape the whole job. The right size has to clear your access and reach your dig depth, because a machine that won't fit through the gate is no use at all. These four guides walk you through each choice in order, so you avoid the common and costly mistakes.

Start with the size guide, because access width and dig depth decide almost everything else. After that, the licence guide explains a point many people get wrong: no licence is needed on your own land, however commercial sites are different. Therefore the rules depend entirely on where you are digging, not on who owns the machine.

Transport is the step most people underestimate. Towing a digger yourself is possible, however the combined weight of machine and trailer climbs quickly, and your car's towing limit matters as much as your licence. As a result, most customers have the machine delivered instead, which removes the weight calculations entirely.

Finally, the cost guide sets out honest guide prices for daily, weekend and weekly hire. Longer hires cost less per day, for example a full week works out cheaper than booking several single days. Delivery and operated hire add to the figure, therefore it pays to read the breakdown before you book.