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Hiring Mini Excavators Every Week Is Killing Your Margins — Here’s How Landscapers Fix It
Own a 1.8T excavator package that pays for itself by eliminating weekly hire costs and keeping every job on your schedule.
Find Out If Owning Your Own Excavator Makes Financial Sense
Answer a few quick questions to see whether your current hire costs justify ownership.
Own the Machine, Eliminate Hire Costs, and Take Full Control of Your Job Schedule
This package is built for landscapers who are regularly hiring machines for trenching, site preparation and residential digging work.
Owning removes the delays, uncertainty and repeated hire costs that reduce job margins.
Instead of planning work around machine availability, your excavator is on site and ready when you are.
- Stop paying $400-800+ every week in hire costs
- Keep more profit on every job
- No more delays waiting on availability
- Take on more work without relying on hire companies
Most landscapers recover the cost of ownership by replacing weekly hire within months.
See pricing and availability in minutes.
Built for the Jobs That Are Already Costing You Money in Hire
This 1.8T excavator package is designed for the exact work most landscapers are already paying to hire machines for.
Owning instead of hiring means more control, fewer delays, and more profit kept on every job.
Trenching & drainage work
Handle trenching and drainage jobs without paying for weekly hire
Keep more margin on irrigation, services, and install work where precision and access matter.
Site preparation & footings
Take on site prep and footing work without organising external machines
Get jobs started faster and keep full control of timelines and costs.
Tight-access residential jobs
Complete tight-access residential jobs without relying on hire availability
Perfect for backyard work where delays and access issues normally slow you down.
1.8T Excavator Packages
Most landscapers choose the package that replaces their weekly hire the fastest.
Get your own from
$21,000
• 1.8T excavator
• quick hitch
• standard bucket set
• delivery included
Get your own from
$22,990
• quick hitch
• full bucket set
• ripper included
• delivery included
Get your own from
$24,000
• 1.8T excavator
• full attachment package
• optional upgrades available
• delivery included
If you're spending $400–$800/week on hire, these packages can pay for themselves faster than expected.
STILL NOT SURE?
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does it cost to own instead of hire?
If you are regularly spending money on weekly excavator hire, ownership often becomes the more cost-effective option within months. Most landscapers using machines every week find the savings in hire costs quickly offset the purchase price.
What type of work is this excavator suited for?
This 1.8T excavator package is built for common landscaping jobs including trenching, drainage work, site preparation, retaining wall footings, residential digging and tight-access backyard jobs.
Can it fit through side access and tight residential spaces?
Yes. The compact 1.8T size is designed for residential landscaping work where access is limited. It is well suited to side access, backyard projects and confined spaces.
What is included in the package price?
Package inclusions depend on the option you choose, but can include the excavator, quick hitch, bucket set, ripper attachment and delivery. You can compare the available packages above to see what best suits your work.
Which package is best if I hire machines every week?
If you are hiring an excavator regularly, the Most Popular package is usually the best starting point. It includes the attachments most landscapers need for weekly trenching, site prep and residential work.
Is delivery included?
Yes. Delivery is included with all excavator packages.
Can I add extra attachments later?
Yes. Additional attachments and upgrades are available if your work changes or you need more capability in the future.
How quickly can I get one delivered?
Delivery times depend on your location and current stock availability. Contact us for current lead times and availability in your area.
Do you offer finance options?
Finance options may be available depending on your business and location. Contact us to discuss pricing and available payment options.
What if I am not sure which package I need?
We can help you choose the right package based on the type of landscaping work you do most often, how frequently you currently hire machines and what attachments you need.
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Feedback from landscapers using 1.8T machines for trenching, site prep and residential jobs.
9.8
Jason M. — Landscaping Contractor
We were hiring a machine almost every week. Once we bought our own, it paid for itself quicker than expected.
Way easier having it on site when we need it.
9.5
Ben R. — Residential Landscaper
Main thing is not waiting around for hire anymore.
We can just get into the job and keep things moving. Makes a big difference on timing and margins.
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