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A 3.5T excavator is the standard choice for residential pool excavation in Sydney. It has the reach, bucket capacity, and digging force to complete a standard pool in 1–2 days.
## Excavator Hire for Swimming Pool Construction Pool excavation is one of BuildHire's most common use cases. Here's exactly what you need. ### Recommended Machine **3.5T Excavator:** the standard choice for residential pool excavation: - Digging depth: up to 4.5m - Bucket capacity: 0.12m³ - Can complete a standard 8m × 4m pool in 1 to 2 days - Fits through a standard double gate (1.8m wide) ### What to Expect - **Day 1:** Excavate the main pool shell, pile spoil for removal - **Day 2 (if needed):** Tidy up, excavate for equipment bay, load spoil for removal ### Also Consider - **Skip bins or a soil truck:** for removing excavated soil (a standard pool generates 30 to 50m³ of spoil) - **Mini Dumper:** for moving spoil in tight backyards ### Booking Tips - Confirm gate width before booking (minimum 1.8m for 3.5T) - Check for underground services before excavating (Dial Before You Dig) Book online at buildhire.com.au or call 1300 157 882.
A standard residential pool (8m × 4m × 1.8m deep) typically takes 1–2 days with a 3.5T excavator.
A standard pool generates 30–50m³ of spoil. You'll need 3–5 tipper truck loads to remove it.
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