Bulk earthworks, civil infrastructure, basement excavation, and large commercial projects. From $420/day inc GST. Next-day delivery across Sydney.
| Operating Weight | 8,000 kg |
| Max Dig Depth | 4,500 mm |
| Bucket Capacity | 0.35 m³ |
| Engine Power | 47.5 kW |
| Max Reach | 7,800 mm |
| Delivery | Third-party transport — pricing on enquiry |
The 8T is the standard choice for bulk earthworks on medium to large residential and commercial sites — faster cycle times and greater bucket capacity than the 5.5T.
Excavate basement levels for residential and commercial developments. The 8T's 4,500mm dig depth and 7,800mm reach handles most basement excavation requirements.
Road preparation, drainage infrastructure, and civil earthworks. The 8T is the most common machine for medium civil projects in Sydney.
Excavate for large retaining wall structures on development sites. The 8T handles the heavy material and deep excavation associated with major retaining structures.
Bulk earthworks for subdivision sites — stripping, cut and fill, and preparation for multiple dwelling footprints.
Material removal and site clearing for commercial demolition projects. The 8T's capacity makes it efficient for large volume material handling.
BuildHire's 8T excavator starts from $420/day (incl GST). Delivery is via third-party transport — call 1300 157 882 for a delivery quote to your location. Weekly and monthly rates are available.
The 8T has greater digging depth (4,500mm vs 3,800mm), more bucket capacity (0.35m³ vs 0.21m³), and significantly more engine power (47.5kW vs 36.8kW). It is the better choice for bulk earthworks, basement excavation, civil infrastructure, and large commercial projects where the 5.5T lacks the power or capacity needed.
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 8T 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.
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