Excavators

Choosing the right excavator depends on your site conditions, the work you need done, and the material you need moved. Factors to think about include space, access, ground conditions, digging depth and load requirements. Your local Flexihire branch can help you find the perfect machine to get the job done safely and efficiently.

For smaller excavators on non-commercial projects on your own land, no formal licence is usually required. Larger or more powerful machines may require an excavator ticket or white card. Your local Flexihire branch can advise you on the requirements for the specific machine you want to hire.

Yes, if you have the right experience and qualifications. Safety is our top priority, so when you sign a hire agreement, you confirm the operator is competent. If you’re unsure, we can advise or point you toward local qualified operators.

Flexihire offers dry hire only, meaning the machine comes without an operator. We don’t supply staff, but your local branch may be able to recommend qualified operators in your area.

Excavators are versatile machines for digging, lifting, trenching, demolition, site preparation, and material handling. They use a boom, arm and bucket mounted on a rotating platform, and can be fitted with attachments to tackle a wide range of jobs.