Articles by Frank
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Can I Tow a Mini Excavator Myself? Towing & Collection Guide
Yes, you can tow some mini excavators yourself – but only if your vehicle and complete towing setup are suitable for the loaded trailer.…
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Mini Excavator Attachments: Which Attachment Do You Need?
Choosing a mini excavator attachment starts with the job. Digging a narrow trench? Start with a narrow toothed bucket. Hard clay? A ripper can…
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How Much Does Mini Excavator Hire Cost?
A mini excavator advertised at $170 a day is not necessarily cheaper than one at $250 a day. By the time you add the…
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Can You Use a Mini Excavator for a Retaining Wall?
A mini excavator can handle many of the excavation tasks involved in a residential retaining wall. Learn how it can help with the wall…
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Can a Mini Excavator Remove Tree Stumps?
A mini excavator can remove many small and medium tree stumps, but stump size is only part of the story. Root structure, soil conditions,…
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Can a Mini Excavator Dig Clay and Hard Ground?
A mini excavator can dig many types of clay and compacted ground, but conditions make a big difference. Learn when a bucket will work,…
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Can a Mini Excavator Dig Post Holes? Augers Explained
A mini excavator fitted with an auger can make post-hole digging much faster. Learn how excavator augers work, which size suits the job and…
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How Long Does It Take to Dig a Trench With a Mini Excavator?
If you’re asking “how long does it take to dig a trench with a mini excavator?”, there isn’t one reliable metres-per-hour figure that applies…
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Micro Excavator vs Mini Excavator: What’s the Difference?
What’s the difference between a micro excavator and a mini excavator? Compare access, size and capability and learn where each type of compact excavator…
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Mini Excavator Dry Hire vs Wet Hire: Which Do You Need?
Mini excavator dry hire vs wet hire: learn the difference, when dry hire can save money plus when paying for an experienced operator makes…
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Do You Need a Licence to Operate a Mini Excavator?
A practical guide to operating a mini excavator for dry hire, including licence, safety and handover considerations for Digger2Hire customers in Queensland and New…
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How Deep Can a 1.7T Mini Excavator Dig?
How deep can a 1.7T mini excavator dig? Learn the U17-3 maximum digging depth, why maximum depth is not always practical plus when to…
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What Can a 1.7T Mini Excavator Do?
A 1.7T mini excavator can handle far more than small garden jobs. See where this size works well, what attachments add capability plus when…
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Will a Mini Excavator Fit Through My Side Gate?
Will a mini excavator fit through your side gate? Learn what to measure, how much clearance you need and why the narrowest point may…
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What Size Mini Excavator Do I Need?
Not sure what size mini excavator you need? Compare 1.7T, 2.5T, 3T and larger excavators by access, digging depth, reach and the type of…
