The workhorse for cut and fill, deeper footings, drainage trenching, and medium commercial earthworks. From $370/day inc GST. Delivery via third party transport — pricing on enquiry.
| Operating Weight | 5,500 kg |
| Max Dig Depth | 3,900 mm |
| Bucket Capacity | 0.16 m³ |
| Engine Power | 33.4 kW |
| Max Reach | 6,290 mm |
| Delivery | Third party transport — pricing on enquiry |
| Daily Rate | $370/day incl GST |
| Weekly Rate | $1,650/week incl GST |
| Auger (one drill) | $200/day |
| Hydraulic Hammer | $190/day |
| Hydraulic Rock Grab | $150/day |
| Sieve Bucket (Tiger Buckets) | $50/day |
Every hire includes a mud bucket, GP bucket and ripper.
See every attachment and what it fits on our excavator attachment hire page.
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 3,900mm depth — deeper than the 3.5T's 3,250mm 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 $370/day (incl GST). Weekly rate is $1,650/week (incl GST). Delivery is via third party transport, priced on enquiry. Auger $200/day (one drill), Hydraulic Hammer $190/day, Rock Grab $150/day, Sieve Bucket $50/day.
The 5.5T has greater digging depth (3,900mm vs 3,250mm), more bucket capacity (0.16m³ vs 0.11m³), and more engine power (33.4kW vs 18.9kW). 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 third party transport. Pricing is on enquiry — call 1300 157 882 for a delivery quote.
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