Large commercial earthworks, heavy civil infrastructure, and major development sites. From $490/day. Weekly rate $2,000/week (incl GST). Delivery via third-party transport, priced on enquiry.
| Operating Weight | 14,900 kg |
| Max Dig Depth | 5,510 mm |
| Bucket Capacity | 0.50 m³ |
| Engine Power | 70.9 kW |
| Max Reach | 8,290 mm |
| Daily Rate | $490/day |
| Weekly Rate | $2,000/week incl GST |
| Auger (one drill) | $250/day |
| Hydraulic Hammer | $230/day |
| Hydraulic Rock Grab | $150/day |
| Sieve Bucket (Tiger Buckets) | $50/day |
| Delivery | Third-party transport — pricing on enquiry |
Every hire includes a mud bucket, GP bucket and ripper.
See every attachment and what it fits on our excavator attachment hire page.
The 14.5T is the standard choice for large commercial earthworks — major site preparation, bulk material movement, and large-scale cut and fill.
Road construction, major drainage infrastructure, and civil earthworks at scale. The 14.5T's power and capacity handles the most demanding civil projects.
Bulk earthworks for large residential and commercial developments, such as subdivisions, apartment sites and mixed-use developments.
Excavate deep basement levels for commercial and apartment developments.
Excavate for major retaining wall and shoring systems on large development sites.
Fit the 14.5T hydraulic hammer to break slabs, footings and rock on demolition and commercial sites.
BuildHire's 14.5T excavator starts from $490/day. Weekly rate is $2,000/week (incl GST). Delivery is via third-party transport, call 1300 157 882 for a delivery quote. Auger $250/day (one drill). Hydraulic Hammer $230/day. Rock Grab $150/day. Sieve Bucket $50/day.
The 14.5T has greater digging depth (5,510mm vs 4,400mm), significantly more bucket capacity (0.50m³ vs 0.28m³), and more engine power (70.9kW vs 39.3kW). It is the better choice for large commercial earthworks, major civil infrastructure, and development sites where the 8T lacks the scale required.
On a registered worksite, a High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) for earthmoving equipment is required to operate a 14.5T excavator. On private property, no licence is required. Always check with your site supervisor and SafeWork NSW requirements.
The 14.5T is delivered via third-party heavy transport. Pricing depends on your location — call 1300 157 882 for a delivery quote. We arrange all transport logistics and can advise on access requirements.
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