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Mini Excavator Hire Highbury

Book a local machine for dry hire and operate it yourself, or ask Chris whether excavator hire with an operator is available for your job.

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Chris, your local Highbury owner

Chris is your local Diggermate in Highbury. With more than 22 years of experience in the manufacturing industry, Chris has built his career on reliability, hard work, and doing things properly the first time.

Having spent most of his life in Adelaide’s north-eastern suburbs, Chris is proud to support the local community he calls home. He is raising his three young sons in the area and has also spent the past seven years volunteering with the SA Country Fire Service, building strong skills in teamwork, leadership, and staying calm under pressure.

Outside of work, Chris is an avid classic car enthusiast, bringing the same attention to detail and pride in craftsmanship into his Diggermate business. He values honest communication, long-term relationships, and delivering a level of service local customers and business owners can trust.

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“Chris and Astrid from Highbury diggermate had a quick response for a machine I needed for a landscaping project, I called them the day before I needed it and delivery was cheap to and from site, 4 buckets included at no extra cost, machine was spotless when delivered, and they offer a cleaning and refueling service, was a quick and easy hiring experience, and the machine handled what I needed it to do, cheers guys, Adam.”Adam Braithwaite - Google review - 2 months ago

17 Sheoak DrAthelstone SA 5076

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Highbury, South Australia, Australia

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Local service areas

Highbury and nearby suburbs.

Pickup by appointment

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Local equipment hire

Excavators, mini excavators and diggers

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Mini excavator hire options in Highbury

1.7T Mini Excavators

2 listings - Wacker Neuson EZ17-2, Wacker Neuson EZ17

From AUD $229/day

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One local team, two ways to hire

How do you want to get the job done?

Dry hire remains the main booking path. If you would rather have the work completed, Chris can confirm whether suitable excavator hire with an operator is available.

Hire it. Operate it yourself.

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Mini ExcavatorFrom $229/day

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Wet hire / Excavator with operator

Get a machine with an operator

Tell Chris what needs doing. The wet-hire team can confirm the operator, suitable machine and job scope.

Site preparation
Trenching for trades
Slab and pad preparation
Spoil loading
Tight-access excavation
Builder clean-ups

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Wet hire - Operator availability confirmed locally

Excavator hire with an operator in Highbury

Tell Chris what needs doing and share the access details. The local team can confirm whether an experienced operator, suitable compact excavator and agreed job scope are available.

Wet-hire and dry-hire options in Highbury

Dry hire suits customers ready to operate the equipment themselves. Wet hire combines a suitable excavator with an operator for a confirmed job scope.

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Jobs an excavator and operator may help with

Site clearing and preparation

Clear, shape and prepare smaller residential and trade sites.

Trenching for trades

Excavation support for plumbers, electricians and service runs.

Slab and pad preparation

Prepare areas for sheds, studios, hardstands and driveways.

Spoil loading and removal

Move, stockpile or load soil, rubble and leftover material.

Tight-access excavation

Compact-machine work around homes, fences and side access.

Builder clean-ups

Clear work areas between trades or before the next project stage.

What to send for a quote

Photos of the work area
Job suburb
Gate and access measurements
A short scope description
Plans or set-out details

Popular local combo deals

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These are dedicated local combo products available for online booking in Highbury. Each price shown is the combo product's listed one-day rate.

Local combo deals

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Mini Excavator + Tipper Trailer

This is a dedicated local combo. Open it to choose the combo, confirm dates, inclusions, towing requirements and the final booking total.

AUD $300/dayChoose combo and check dates

Mini Excavator Tilt Hitch + Tipper Trailer

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AUD $300/dayChoose combo and check dates

Mini Loader + Tipper Trailer

This is a dedicated local combo. Open it to choose the combo, confirm dates, inclusions, towing requirements and the final booking total.

AUD $300/dayChoose combo and check dates

Local machine information

Machines available from Diggermate in Highbury

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Attachments and accessories in Highbury

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4 local options

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300mm Auger with Auger Driver (Highbury)

AUD $95/day View and book

Attachment or accessory

450mm Auger with Auger Driver (Highbury)

AUD $95/day View and book

Attachment or accessory

Rock Grab (Highbury)

AUD $95/day View and book

Attachment or accessory

Sleeper Grab (Highbury)

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Excavator Service Areas Near Highbury

Servicing the surrounding locations of: Rostrevor, Newton, Paradise, Highbury, Hope Valley, and Holden Hill

Collection and access in Highbury

Diggermate Mini Excavator Hire Highbury is located at 17 Sheoak Drive, Athelstone SA 5076, Australia. There are two main ways to access the yard. If you are travelling up Gorge Road, turn right onto Maryvale Road, then left onto Addison Avenue. Follow the road up and turn right at the roundabout onto Hakea Avenue. At the end of the road, turn right onto Quondong Avenue, then take a quick left onto Sheoak Drive and head to number 17. If you are travelling up Montacute Road, turn left onto Maryvale Road, then right onto Addison Avenue. Follow the road up and turn right at the roundabout onto Hakea Avenue. At the end of the road, turn right onto Quondong Avenue, then take a quick left onto Sheoak Drive and head to number 17.

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Diggermate Highbury – Frequently Asked Questions

Diggermate offers convenient and affordable excavator hire near you in Highbury. Whether you’re in Rostrevor, Newton, Paradise, Highbury, Hope Valley, Holden Hill, or nearby suburbs, we provide easy pickup from our local depot at 17 Sheoak Drive, Athelstone SA 5076. Call us on 0407 996 714 to check availability today.

The current online machine range in Highbury includes 1.7T Mini Excavators, Mini Loaders, Tipper Trailers. Check the equipment cards and local booking catalogue for individual machines, attachments and available dates. Call Chris if the machine you need is not listed.

Our mini excavator hire in Highbury is competitively priced with day and weekend hire rates available. 1.7T mini excavator day hire starts at $229 (GST inclusive). Confirm which attachments are included and any optional attachment or delivery charges before booking. For a custom quote, call 0407 996 714.

Absolutely! Our digger hire options in Highbury are available 7 days a week, including weekends. Whether you’re in Rostrevor, Newton, Paradise, Highbury, Hope Valley, Holden Hill, or surrounding suburbs, book online or call 0407 996 714 to schedule your weekend project.

Dry hire lets you operate the equipment yourself. For excavator hire with an operator in Highbury, ask Chris to confirm operator availability, the suitable machine and a quote for your job.

The excavators currently listed for online hire in Highbury are 1.7T Mini Excavators. Check each machine listing for dimensions and available dates, or ask Chris which machine suits your access and job.

Delivery and collection in Highbury depend on the equipment, your address and booked dates. Contact Chris to confirm service to your site, timing and any delivery charge before booking.

We cover a wide range of locations for mini excavator hire in Highbury, including Rostrevor, Newton, Paradise, Highbury, Hope Valley, Holden Hill, and surrounding suburbs. Not sure if we service your area? Call 0407 996 714 and our friendly team will confirm availability.

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Mini Excavator Hire Highbury

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Excavators, mini excavators and diggers