Excavator Hire Geelong
Mini excavator dry hire with delivery to Geelong. 1.8T and 2.6T zero-swing machines from $220/day. Ideal for landscaping, trenching, and residential earthworks. Locally owned — call for a quote.
Mini Excavator Hire Near Geelong
JBM Hire is based in Darley, Central Victoria. We dry hire well-maintained mini excavators with delivery to Geelong and the surrounding region. Both machines are zero-swing and suit tight residential blocks — no licence required for most jobs.
Need a trailer too? We also offer cage trailer hire and skid steer and mini loader hire.
John Deere E18zs
Perfect for tight residential jobs around Geelong — driveways, trenching, landscaping. Zero swing design gets into spots bigger machines can't reach.
Pricing
Single Day
$220
Weekend
$385
Weekly
$990
All pricing includes GST. Delivery to Geelong charged per km — call for a quote.
Features
Kobelco SK26SR-7
Extra reach and power for bigger jobs near Geelong. Hydraulic quick hitch makes swapping attachments fast. Suits residential and light commercial earthworks.
Pricing
Single Day
$280
Weekend
$450
Weekly
$1,150
All pricing includes GST. Delivery to Geelong charged per km — call for a quote.
Features
Why Hire from JBM?
Locally Owned
Two qualified tradies with 20 years in the industry. You deal with the owners — no middlemen.
Zero Swing Machines
Both excavators suit tight residential blocks. Retractable tracks on the 1.8T for extra-tight access.
Delivery to Geelong
We deliver to your site. Call for a quote — we'll get it sorted.
Competitive Rates
Lower overheads than the big chains means better pricing without cutting corners on the gear.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you deliver excavators to Geelong?
Yes — we deliver to Geelong and surrounding areas from our base in Darley. Call 0413 549 272 for a delivery quote to your site.
Do I need a licence?
No licence needed for machines under 3T on private property. We'll walk you through operating the machine and provide safety guidance before you start.
What attachments come with the machine?
Both machines come with standard buckets (300mm, 450mm trenching and a mud bucket) plus a ripper. Auger drives are available as an optional add-on.
How much does delivery to Geelong cost?
Delivery is charged per km from Darley (3340). Give us a call and we'll get you a straight quote.
Which machine should I hire?
The 1.8T John Deere suits most residential jobs — landscaping, small trenching, tight access. The 2.6T Kobelco is better for heavier work, bigger excavations, or jobs needing more reach.
Ready to Get Digging Near Geelong?
Call us to check availability and get a delivery quote to your Geelong site. We'll have the machine there when you need it.
Also need a trailer? View our cage trailer hire.