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Mini excavator and skid steer hire for homeowners, tradies and contractors across Hervey Bay and the Fraser Coast. Wet hire or drive it yourself — we make it easy.
A Professional Local Operation.
Not A Backyard Setup.
Precision Digger Hire operates from a central Pialba base, giving you a reliable local pickup point, professional support, and machines you can count on.
Commercial Premises
Unlike peer-to-peer listings, we operate from a fixed business premises on Islander Road, Pialba — a real local hire business with a real address.
Local Hervey Bay Business
Locally based in Hervey Bay. We know the terrain, the conditions, and the community. No interstate call centres.
Fully Maintained Fleet
Every machine is regularly serviced and inspected before and after each hire. You get reliable equipment, every time.
Flexible Hire Options
Day, weekend, or weekly rates. Wet hire with our operator or dry hire at your own pace. We work around your schedule.
Straightforward Process
No confusing paperwork. Enquire, confirm, pickup or delivery — done. We make it as simple as possible.
Trusted by Tradies & DIYers
From plumbers and concreters to first-time homeowners, we support projects of every size with the same level of care.
Local Depot · Easy Access · Professional Service
Our Pialba location is easily accessible for trailers and utes. Whether you're picking up a machine at 7am or coordinating delivery across the Fraser Coast, we're set up for it. No awkward back-street handovers.
What Our Customers Say
"Hired the 1.8T mini ex for a retaining wall project. Incredibly easy pickup from the Islander Road yard — the team had the machine ready to go and gave me a quick run-through. Finished the job in a day, will definitely be back."
"As a landscaper I need reliable machines at short notice. Precision Digger Hire delivered every time. Machines are well maintained and the process is straightforward. Highly recommend to any tradie on the Fraser Coast."
"Used the wet hire service for a trench run — operator was punctual, professional and knew exactly what he was doing. Saved us hours. Commercial yard in Pialba makes logistics so much easier than dealing with marketplace listings."
Hire That Works
Around You
Whether you need an operator or want to run the machine yourself, we've got a hire solution that fits.
Dry Hire
Ideal for: Owner builders, landscapers, DIY renovators
Take the controls yourself. Our machines are beginner-friendly with intuitive modern controls. We provide a briefing before you go — you'll be digging with confidence within minutes.
- Competitive daily & weekly rates
- Basic operational briefing included
- Modern easy-to-use controls
- Pickup from our Pialba commercial yard
Wet Hire
Ideal for: Plumbers, electricians, concreters, any trades
One of our experienced operators brings the machine to your site and gets the job done. You focus on your trade, we handle the earthworks.
- Experienced local operator included
- Delivery & pickup organised
- Precise work in tight spaces
- Four-hour minimum booking
Contractor Overflow
Ideal for: Small-medium contractors needing extra capacity
Got more work than machines? We've helped plenty of local contractors take on additional projects without the overhead of owning more equipment.
- Short notice bookings welcomed
- Flexible arrangements available
- Wet or dry — your choice
- Reliable machine availability
Residential & DIY
Ideal for: Homeowners, landscapers, small projects
From pool excavations to retaining walls, garden beds to drainage work — our compact machines get into tight residential sites without damaging lawns or fences.
- Tight gate & side access capability
- Minimal ground disturbance
- Attachment options for every task
- Beginner-friendly dry hire available
Quality Machines.
Maintained To Standard.
Compact, capable, and serviced before every hire. Pickup from our Pialba commercial yard or delivery arranged across the Fraser Coast.
1.8T Mini Excavator
- Tight side-gate access
- Landscaping & garden beds
- Small trenching jobs
- Residential drainage
2T Mini Excavator
- Retaining walls
- Pool excavation
- Trench runs
- General earthworks
Skid Steer Loader
- Site clearing
- Material moving
- Grading & levelling
- Loading & dumping
Operating An Excavator
Is Easier Than You Think.
We hear it all the time: "I've never done this before." Our dry hire customers are landscapers, plumbers, owner builders — and plenty of homeowners who've never sat in a machine before. They all leave with confidence.
Our machines are compact, nimble and designed for precision work. The controls are intuitive and we'll make sure you're comfortable before you drive off. We're not handing you the keys and disappearing — we're a local business that stands behind our hire service.
Book Your Dry Hire TodayThe 5-Minute Briefing
Before you leave our Pialba yard, we walk you through the controls, safety basics and any site-specific considerations. Most people feel comfortable within 5 minutes — seriously.
Intuitive Modern Controls
Today's mini excavators are a far cry from the heavy machinery of old. Lever-based joystick controls are ergonomic, responsive and forgiving. If you can drive a car, you can operate these machines.
Support Available On-Site
We're always reachable by phone. If you get stuck or want a second opinion mid-job, give us a call. We're happy to talk you through it — that's part of our service.
Four Steps.
Zero Fuss.
Hiring excavation equipment doesn't need to be complicated. Here's how it works.
Tell Us About Your Project
Fill in the quote form or give us a call. Tell us what you're doing, where, and when. The more detail, the faster we can help.
Choose Wet or Dry Hire
We'll help you decide which option suits your project and skill level. No pressure — just honest advice.
Pickup or Delivery Arranged
Collect from our Pialba commercial yard or arrange delivery to your site. Both options are straightforward and flexible.
Get The Job Done
Machine delivered or collected, briefing done — now you dig. We're a call away if you need anything.
Ready To Get
Digging?
Call or email us directly, or submit an online enquiry with all the details we need — no back-and-forth, nothing gets lost in a quick phone call.
Prefer To Enquire Online?
Fill out our online enquiry form with your machine, dates and site details. We'll review each request manually and get back to you to confirm.
Submit An EnquiryWe'll be in touch during business hours to confirm details.