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1.5-2.0t · Perth dry day rates · verified 2026

Mini Excavator 1.7t Hire Rates in Perth

Dry hire in Perth typically costs $300 a day — the median of what independent operators publish, aggregated from 3 independent sources and verified 5 July 2026. Rates cover the 1.7-tonne class (1.5-2.0t).

Dry hire
machine only — you operate
$300/day typical
3 sources · verified 5 July 2026

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Past a certain usage, owning a mini excavator 1.7t beats hiring one — the breakeven depends on the hire rate on this page and what the machine actually costs to buy. This class covers machines like the Hitachi ZX17U-5 , the Kubota U17-3 and the Wacker Neuson EZ17 — its price guide shows what buying really costs.

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Mini Excavator 1.7t Hire Perth FAQ

How much does it cost to hire a mini excavator 1.7t in Perth?
Dry hire in Perth typically costs $300 a day (the median of what independent operators publish) — aggregated from 3 sources, verified 5 July 2026.
What is the difference between dry hire and wet hire?
Dry hire is the machine only — you operate it yourself. Wet hire includes an operator, so it costs more but covers licensing, skill and liability. Where hirers publish wet rates for a mini excavator 1.7t, we show them alongside the dry rate.
Where do these rates come from?
3 independent sources for Perth — published rate pages and direct quotes — aggregated to a median. We never publish a rate without showing its source count.
How do I pay less to hire a mini excavator 1.7t?
Weekly hire beats day-by-day if the job runs long, independents often undercut the national chains, and delivery fees change the real total — always compare the delivered price. If your usage is regular, run the buy-vs-hire numbers before signing another hire docket.

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How we rate. Hire figures are aggregated (median) from independent operators' published rates and direct quotes. A class and city publishes only with three or more independent sources, and every rate shows its source count. Rates are indicative — confirm the delivered price with the hirer. Full methodology →

3 Sources
5 JULY 2026 Verified