The workhorse for cut and fill, deeper footings, drainage trenching, and medium commercial earthworks. From $380/day inc GST. Next-day delivery across Sydney.
| Operating Weight | 5,500 kg |
| Max Dig Depth | 3,800 mm |
| Bucket Capacity | 0.21 m³ |
| Engine Power | 36.8 kW |
| Max Reach | 6,500 mm |
| Delivery | Tilt-tray, $150 Sydney metro |
The 5.5T is the standard choice for residential cut-and-fill sites — stripping, benching, and moving bulk material on sloped blocks.
For footings deeper than 900mm or wider than 600mm, the 5.5T provides the power and reach that a 3.5T lacks.
Trench for stormwater, sewer, and drainage systems to 3,800mm depth — deeper than the 3.5T's 3,400mm limit.
Excavate for retaining walls on residential and commercial sites. The 5.5T handles the heavier material associated with retaining structures.
Excavate standard residential pools (8m × 4m) efficiently. The 5.5T is the most common machine for pool excavation in Sydney.
Site preparation for commercial projects where the 3.5T lacks power — stripping, levelling, and bulk material movement.
BuildHire's 5.5T excavator starts from $380/day (incl GST). Delivery & collection is $150 within Sydney metro. Call 1300 157 882 for weekly and monthly rates.
The 5.5T has greater digging depth (3,800mm vs 3,400mm), more bucket capacity (0.21m³ vs 0.17m³), and more engine power (36.8kW vs 24.4kW). It is the better choice for cut-and-fill, deeper footings, pool excavation, and medium commercial earthworks where the 3.5T lacks power or reach.
No licence is required to operate an excavator under 10 tonnes on private property in NSW. On a registered worksite, a High Risk Work Licence (HRWL) is required.
The 5.5T is delivered via tilt-tray truck. Delivery & collection is $150 within Sydney metro. Third-party transport pricing applies outside metro areas — contact us for a quote.
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