How much does weekly excavator hire cost in NSW?

## Weekly Excavator Hire Costs in NSW For projects lasting 5 or more days, BuildHire's weekly hire rates provide significant savings over daily rates. Weekly hire is the most popular option for pool builders, landscapers, and contractors with multi-day projects. ### BuildHire Weekly Hire Rates | Machine | Daily Rate | Weekly Rate | Saving vs Daily | |---|---|---|---| | 0.8T Mini Excavator | $200/day | $1,000/week | Save $200 vs 5 daily rates | | 1T Mini Excavator | $200/day | $1,000/week | Save $200 vs 5 daily rates | | 1.7T Mini Excavator | $205/day | $1,100/week | Save $225 vs 5 daily rates | | 3.5T Excavator | $340/day | $1,550/week | Save $150 vs 5 daily rates | | 5.5T Excavator | $370/day | $1,650/week | Save $200 vs 5 daily rates | | 14.5T Excavator | $490/day | $2,100/week | Save $350 vs 5 daily rates | All prices include GST. Delivery and collection within Greater Sydney starts from $150 per hire (not per week). ### When Weekly Hire Makes Sense Weekly hire is the right choice when: - Your project will take 5 or more days - You want the machine available for the full week without daily rebooking - Your project may take longer than expected and you want flexibility - You're sequencing multiple tasks (excavation, trenching, backfilling) over a week ### Projects That Typically Require Weekly Hire **Pool builds:** Pool excavation (1–2 days) + footing preparation (1 day) + service trenching (1 day) + backfilling (1 day) = 5 days minimum. **Retaining wall projects:** Footing excavation + drainage installation + backfilling = 3–5 days. **Subdivision service trenching:** Multiple service trenches across a new lot = 5–10 days. **Landscaping projects:** Large level changes, multiple retaining walls, drainage systems = 5–10 days. ### Monthly Hire Rates For projects lasting 3+ weeks, BuildHire offers monthly hire rates. Monthly rates provide even greater savings than weekly rates. Contact BuildHire on 1300 157 882 for monthly hire pricing. ### How to Book Weekly Hire Book online at buildhire.com.au — select your machine, choose your hire start date, and select the weekly hire option. The weekly rate is automatically applied for 7-day bookings. For bookings longer than 7 days, contact BuildHire directly to arrange the best rate.