Plant Hire Melton
Excavators, bobcats, skid steers, and mini loaders for hire near Melton. From $220/day with delivery to your site. No licence required. Locally owned — call for availability.
Excavator & Bobcat Hire Near Melton
JBM Hire is based in Darley — close to Melton, and local to Central Victoria. We dry hire well-maintained excavators, skid steers, and mini loaders to tradies and homeowners in Melton and the surrounding growth corridor. Delivery to your site, no licence required on private property.
Also need a trailer? Cage trailers for hire — 6x4 and 8x5 available.
Available Equipment
John Deere E18zs
The workhorse for residential jobs around Melton — landscaping, trenching, post holes, and tight access earthworks. Zero swing design handles the tight blocks common in Melton's newer estates.
Pricing
Single Day
$220
Weekend
$385
Weekly
$990
All pricing includes GST. Delivery to Melton charged per km from Darley — call for a quote.
Features
Kobelco SK26SR-7
More power and reach for bigger Melton jobs. The 2.6T Kobelco suits heavier earthworks, larger excavations, and light commercial work. Hydraulic quick hitch for fast attachment swaps.
Pricing
Single Day
$280
Weekend
$450
Weekly
$1,150
All pricing includes GST. Delivery to Melton charged per km from Darley — call for a quote.
Features
Huski 4SDK4
Compact skid steer ideal for bulk earthmoving, levelling, and loading around Melton. Fits through standard gates and suits most residential site layouts.
Pricing
Single Day
$220
Weekend
$385
Weekly
$990
All pricing includes GST. Delivery to Melton charged per km from Darley — call for a quote.
Features
Kanga Mini Loader
The Kanga Mini Loader handles the jobs bigger machines can't — tight backyard access, confined trenching, and post holes in residential blocks around Melton.
Pricing
Single Day
$220
Weekend
$385
Weekly
$990
All pricing includes GST. Delivery to Melton charged per km from Darley — call for a quote.
Features
Why Hire from JBM?
Locally Owned
Two qualified tradies — you deal with the owners, not a call centre. We answer the phone.
Full Range of Machines
Excavators, skid steers, and mini loaders — one call covers most jobs.
Delivery to Melton
We deliver to your site from Darley. Call for a delivery quote to your Melton address.
Competitive Rates
Lower overheads than the big hire chains. Good gear at honest prices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you deliver to Melton?
Yes — we deliver to Melton 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 required for machines under 3T on private property. We'll run you through the controls and provide a safety briefing before you start.
Which machine should I hire?
For digging and earthworks — excavator. For bulk moving and levelling — Huski skid steer. For tight access trenching and post holes — Kanga. Not sure? Call us and we'll point you in the right direction.
What attachments are available?
Excavators include standard buckets and a ripper. Auger drives available for both. The Kanga takes augers ($50/day) and a trencher ($80/day). Huski has a smudge bar option ($40/day).
How do I book?
Call 0413 549 272 or send an enquiry online. We'll confirm availability and organise delivery to your Melton site.
Need Plant Hire Near Melton?
Call us to check availability and get a delivery quote to your Melton site. We'll sort you out.