0.8-1.4t · dry day rates · verified 2026
Micro Excavator (1 Tonne) Hire Rates — What It Really Costs
Rates below cover the 1-tonne class (0.8-1.4t).
The published dry day rate for a mini excavator 1t is $225 in the one city live so far — every figure aggregated from independent sources and shown with its source count. Verified .
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Excavator Hire Rates by Size and City
Typical dry day rate for each excavator size and city we publish. Every row is a median of independent sources, shown with its source count and verified date.
| Size | City | Typical dry day rate | Cheapest to dearest | Sources | Verified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Excavator 1t (0.8-1.4t) | Melbourne | $225/day | $200 to $282 | 3 sources | |
| Mini Excavator 1.7t (1.5-2.0t) | Brisbane | $218/day | $136 to $309 | 4 sources | |
| Mini Excavator 1.7t (1.5-2.0t) | Melbourne | $220/day | $200 to $309 | 5 sources | |
| Mini Excavator 1.7t (1.5-2.0t) | Perth | $300/day | $181 to $350 | 3 sources | |
| Mini Excavator 1.7t (1.5-2.0t) | Sydney | $227/day | $220 to $227 | 3 sources | |
| Mini Excavator 5t (4.5-5.5t) | Melbourne | $382/day | $364 to $410 | 3 sources |
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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 →