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Site clearing typically requires an excavator for vegetation removal and grubbing, combined with a tipper truck for debris removal. The right excavator size depends on site area.
Site clearing involves removing vegetation, topsoil, tree stumps, and debris from a site before construction begins. The equipment required depends on site size and vegetation density. For small residential sites (up to 500m²), a 1.7T or 3.5T excavator is sufficient for vegetation removal and grubbing, combined with a tipper truck for debris removal. For larger sites, the 5.5T excavator provides more reach and bucket capacity for faster clearing. The process typically involves: (1) removing vegetation and shrubs with the excavator bucket, (2) grubbing out tree stumps and root systems, (3) stripping topsoil to the required depth, (4) loading debris and spoil into the tipper truck for removal. BuildHire's site clearing customers typically hire a 1.7T or 3.5T excavator combined with our Isuzu NQR450 tipper truck.
Site clearing time depends on site size and vegetation density. A standard residential block (600m²) typically takes 1–2 days with a 3.5T excavator.
Tree removal may require a permit from your local council in NSW. Check with your council before removing significant trees.
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