Quick Answer
Landscapers typically hire a 1.7T mini excavator for residential jobs — it fits through standard side gates, handles most digging tasks, and is easy to operate without a licence.
## Excavator Hire for Landscapers Landscapers are one of BuildHire's most frequent customer types. Here's what works best for residential landscaping jobs. ### Best Machine for Landscaping The **1.7T Mini Excavator** is the landscaper's workhorse: - Fits through a standard 900mm side gate (with bucket removed) - Handles digging, grading, and backfilling - No licence required in NSW - From $205/day, with delivery and collection quoted for your site ### Common Landscaping Tasks - Retaining wall footings - Garden bed excavation - Drainage trenching - Pool surrounds and water features - Soil removal and levelling ### Tips for Landscapers - Book the machine for the full job duration — day rates are cheaper than half-day rates - Confirm gate width before booking (minimum 900mm for a 1.7T with bucket removed) - Add a mini dumper if you need to move material around a tight backyard Book online at buildhire.com.au or call 1300 157 882.
Yes — with the bucket removed, a 1.7T mini excavator fits through a standard 900mm side gate.
No licence is required for excavators under 3T in NSW.
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