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To help the users who browse iseekplant looking to hire a piece of machinery, we have put together this guide which covers typical hire rates for a comprehensive range of machines. This list is constantly growing and evolving as the market shifts, so please treat it as a guide and not as a set in stone tableau. Furthermore, prices will vary slightly from city to city and town to town along with the specific challenges of your job.
The simplest way to get a quote for a machine in your area is to use iseekplant's Get a Quote tool. Just tell us the machine you need and where you need it, and we'll get you the best quotes available!
Excavators are hands down the most sought-after plant and equipment for construction sites within Australia. Excavators come in a range of sizes and with a range of attachments. To get a deeper understanding of what excavator you need read iseekplant's Guide to Excavator Rates.
| Excavator Size | Average Dry Hire Rates | Average Wet Hire Rates |
| 1-2 Tonne Excavator | $40+ GST per hour | $115+ GST per hour |
| 3-4 Tonne Excavator | $50+ GST per hour | $120+ GST per hour |
| 5-6 Tonne Excavator | $55+ GST per hour | $125+ GST per hour |
| 7-9 Tonne Excavator | $60+ GST per hour | $130+ GST per hour |
| 10 Tonne Excavator | $65+ GST per hour | $135+ GST per hour |
| 12, 13, 14 Tonne Excavator | $70+ GST per hour | $140+ GST per hour |
| 15-19 Tonne Excavator | $75+ GST per hour | $140+ GST per hour |
| 20-25 Tonne Excavator | $90+ GST per hour | $170+ GST per hour |
| 26-30 Tonne Excavator | $105+ GST per hour | $180+ GST per hour |
| 30-35 Tonne Excavator | $120+ GST per hour | $190+ GST per hour |
| 40 Tonne Excavator | $165+ GST per hour | $225+ GST per hour |
| 50 Tonne Excavator | $180+ GST per hour | $270+ GST per hour |
There are a lot of other pricing factors that go into the final quote for excavator hire, including mobilisation costs, minimum hire hours and penalty rates. To get a more thorough understanding of how much the total hire cost for an excavator will be check out A Guide to Excavator and Digger Hire Rates.
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Cranes are an incredibly broad type of machinery. To get a full breakdown of rates and establish a better understanding of the best machine for your job, read A Guide to Crane Hire Rates.
Tower cranes are a massive piece of machinery and as such are difficult to provide a specific guidance on. But through our platform we have seen tower cranes be hired for around $15,000 per month. On top of this monthly fee is an installation and disassembly cost of $60,000.
The most common crane truck is a 6-tonne truck with a crane attached. This size crane will typically cost around $354 per day. To get a more extensive breakdown of crane truck rental rates, read A Guide to Crane Truck Hire Rates.
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Graders are used on most earthmoving and construction sites, especially road construction sites. Graders are one of the more specific pieces of machinery needed on site, and are very difficult to operate. If you need a breakdown of the costs of hiring a grader read iseekplant's Grader Hire Rates Guide.
If you are looking to hire a grader on wet hire (with an operator) that will obviously cost more than a grader on dry hire. A common price increase is around $50 - $70 per hour.
To get a better understanding of the grader you should hire for your job read iseekplant's Grader Hire Rates Guide which goes into much deeper detail regarding the specific features and abilities of different graders.
Or, if you want iseekplant to get you the best quote available you can use our Get a Quote tool.
Dump trucks come in all shapes and sizes, but the most common ones requested on iseekplant are Articulated Dump Trucks and Rigid Read Dump Trucks.
For smaller models (around 10 tonnes) we've seen hourly hire rates as low as $50 per hour to hire an ADT. Obviously, as the size of the dump truck goes up so does the cost. A 30-tonne ADT could cost you $170/hour and for a 40+ tonne ADT you could be charged $400/hour.
Rigid rear dump trucks are exclusively used on mining sites and can be enormous. The cost to hire these massive machines reflects that fact. We've seen small models of rigid rear dump trucks hired out at a starting rate of $14,000 per month (not including maintenance and mobilisation).
To get a full breakdown on the costs of hiring a dump truck read iseekplant's Dump Truck Hire Rates Guide. This guide goes into much deeper detail regarding average standby rates, mobilisation costs and the fine print of hiring one of these machines.
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There are a few core differences in the type of forklifts you can hire, including whether they are diesel or electric, 4x4 or 4x2, etc. To get a full breakdown as to which forklift is best for your project, read iseekplant's Forklift Hire Guide.
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There are a few different hiring methodologies that will change a quote you get for a tipper truck. Hire rates increase as the load capacity grows which is what will be outlined below, but if you want a full guide to tipper hire rates read Hiring a Tipper, Semi Tipper, Truck & Dog or Low Loaders.
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There are a few variables that can influence skid steer loader hire rates. The cost of your machine will largely depend upon the size of the skid steer loader you're looking to hire, whether or not an operator is required with your machine, and the functionality of the skid steer loader. Typically skid steer loader hire will cost between $115 to $140 an hour for wet hire and $85 to $110 an hour for dry hire. Learn more about Skid Steer Loader hire prices with our rates guide.
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Out of all machine categories scissor lifts have some of the most variable hire rates from supplier to supplier and city to city. The below figures have been provided in brackets to give a general guide; for a more thorough breakdown read iseekplant's Guide to Scissor Lift Hire Rates.
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The below guide covers roller hire rates across common groups of rollers by size and wet and dry hire variants. These rates are based on averages from rates supplied by suppliers on the iseekplant platform. To get a more in depth breakdown of roller hire rates, read iseekplant's Guide to Roller Hire Rates.
| Padfoot Roller Size | Padfoot Roller Dry Hire Rate (Per Day) | Padfoot Roller Wet Hire Rate (Per Hour) |
| Small (1.5 - 5 tonne) | $160 - $350 per day + GST | $75 per hour + GST |
| Medium (6 - 10 tonne) | $350 per day + GST | $95 per hour + GST |
| Large (11 - 20 tonne) | $400 per day + GST | $105 per hour + GST |
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| Smooth Drum Roller Size | Smooth Drum Roller Dry Hire Rate (Per Day) | Smooth Drum Roller Wet Hire Rate (Per Hour) |
| Small (1.5 - 5 tonne) | $160 - $350 per day + GST | $75 per hour + GST |
| Medium (6 - 10 tonne) | $350 per day + GST | $95 per hour + GST |
| Large (11 - 20 tonne) | $400 per day + GST | $105 per hour + GST |
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| Vibrating Roller Size | Vibrating Roller Dry Hire Rate (Per Day) | Vibrating Roller Wet Hire Rate (Per Hour) |
| Small (1.5 - 5 tonne) | $230 - $420 per day + GST | $95 per hour + GST |
| Medium (6 - 10 tonne) | $420 - $450 per day + GST | $110 per hour + GST |
| Large (11 - 20 tonne) | $470 per day + GST | $135 per hour + GST |
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| Multi-Tyred Roller Size | Multi-Tyred Roller Dry Hire Rate (Per Day) | Multi-Tyred Roller Wet Hire Rate (Per Hour) |
| Mini (Less than 2.5 tonnes) | $170 per day + GST | N/A |
| Small (2.5 - 5 tonnes) | $230 per day + GST | $65 per hour + GST |
| Medium (6 - 10 tonnes) | $325 per day + GST | $85 per hour + GST |
| Large (11 - 15 tonnes) | $400 per day + GST | $115 per hour + GST |
| Extra Large (16 - 20 tonnes) | $420 per day + GST | $145 per hour + GST |
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| Three Point Roller Size | Three Point Roller Dry Hire | Three Point Roller Wet Hire |
| 10 tonne | $375 per day + GST | $105 per hour + GST |
| 15 tonne | $450 per day + GST | $125 per hour + GST |
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Nearly all water carts are priced exclusive of GST and based on an hourly rate. When looking for the best water cart hire rates, be sure to hire machines that meet the requirements for your job to minimise hire costs. While dry hire options are available and highly popular across large commercial sites, specialised licenses are required, making wet hire alternatives a great choice for local projects. Check out iseekplant's guide to Water Cart hire rates here.
Need to hire a water cart? iseekplant has got you covered across Australia. Use our get rates tool today for the best prices in the country.
Depending on the size and style of the tractor you hire, rates around Australia can heavily fluctuate. Check out what we found to be the average Tractor hire rates below, or have a look at iseekplant's comprehensive guide here!
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There are a number of machines that could be classified as a ‘trencher’. The right machine to dig a trench, however, will depend. on the width, length, and depth of the trench you’re looking to excavate. The machine you hire will also depend upon the materials you're digging through and your capacity to operate the machine. Check out iseekplant's research on trencher hire rates below, where we investigate self-propelled trenching machines, ride-on trenchers and tracked trenchers.
Ride-on trenchers aren't all that easy to find, and their rates vary widely. You could be paying anything from around $500 per day to $1,000 per day (on dry hire only, you don't need a ticket to operate them).
Tracked trenchers cost anywhere between $2,000 - $5,000 per day depending on size.
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On average, you can expect to pay around $200-$250 per hour when wet hiring a backhoe. The main difference in price occurs when you increase the size of the machine to cater for larger earth moving requirements such as major land clearing for residential developments and mine site preparation. Most plant hire suppliers of backhoes will only provide their machines on the condition of a wet hire including an operator.
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Dozer hire rates fluctuate substantially based on whether the dozer is modern with a full suite of onboard technology, including telematics and GPS. Even if it is an older model, it will be great for heavy dirt shifting grunt work and you should be able to get it at a cheaper rate!
Dozers are also one of the more difficult to operate machines in a heavy earthmoving fleet and require a skilled operator with years of experience. Have a look at iseekplant's Dozer hire rates here.
Looking at hiring a dozer? Use iseekplant's Get a Quote tool and discover the best rates around the country today.
When looking at street sweeper hire rates, it is important to note that most prices will come exclusive of GST and be based on an hourly dry hire rate. While dry hire alternatives are available in the street sweeper space, this service is rare as usually street sweepers are hired with an operator. Freight and Delivery fees can also be incurred on top of standardised hourly rates. Have a look at iseekplant's Guide to Street Sweeper hire rates by clicking here.
Looking to hire a street sweeper? iseekplant's get rates tool has got you covered.
Vacuum trucks are quickly becoming one of the most sought after pieces equipment on any construction site due to its ability to do non-destructive excavations around underground assets. When choosing a vacuum truck for your project there are a number of things to consider which will dictate the cost of vacuum excavation. Deciding on wet or dry hire for your machine is crucial, as well as the size of the vacuum truck you require.
If you're looking to hire a vacuum truck, iseekplant's Get a Quote tool will be the best way to get quotes!
Also known as a cherry picker, a telescopic handler or a knuckle boom, the humble boom lift is used to carry out work at a height such as electrical work, roof restoration, warehousing services and any other tasks that are otherwise difficult to reach due to height.
On average you can expect to pay between $190 - $400 per day to hire a boom lift depending on the model variation, fuel option and height requirements. In general, access equipment is not available for wet hire; however, there are many labour force companies who can organise a worker should you require one for your project.
Are you looking to hire a boom truck? Use iseekplant's Get a Quote tool today and discover the most competitive rates around the country!
Potentially the most overlooked cost associated with concrete pump hire is well… the concrete. Different hire companies will tend to charge varying rates depending on both pump type and size, making it hard to offer specific rates without a personalised quote. From our experience, these rates will tend to be quite similar across most sizes with the occasional upcharge for larger machines. This, however, tends to even out when considering the increased flow rate and capacity.
Looking at hiring a concrete pump? iseekplant's Get a Quote tool can assist you around Australia!
Scraper hire rates in Australia will vary depending on the size of the machine you’re looking to hire, whether or not you need an operator and the length of time you’re hiring the scraper for. Scraper availability may also impact hire rates, especially in rural areas where options are limited.
If you're chasing scraper hire in Australia, iseekplant's Get a Quote tool will help you find the most competitive rates possible!
The average telehandler hire rates in Australia will depend on a range of factors. The size of the telehandler, the duration of hire, wet/dry hire and machine availability will all influence the overall cost. It’s important to note that telehandler suppliers in Australia price their machines at vastly different rates, and the figures below are based around industry averages.
Need to hire a telehandler? Use iseekplant's Get a Quote tool and find the best rates across the country.
ATV hire rates in Australia will heavily fluctuate depending on the size of the machine, how long you’re using it for and the travel costs associated with moving the machine to your site.
On average, ATV hire will cost you about $194 per day in Australia. If you aren’t looking at daily hire, ATV’s will set you back $55 per hour. It’s worth noting that most companies that offer this service will heavily discount the hire rates for agreements that are 12 months or longer.
If you're looking at hiring an ATV across Australia, iseekplant's Get a Quote tool is going to be your best plan of attack for the most competitive rates in the country. Use it today and get in touch with a local supplier!
Need a mini digger for a private or residential job and want to know how much you'll pay by the hour? Mini excavators are readily available, but you want to ensure you are getting the best value for your money. Mini excavators come with a range of attachments; to get a deeper understanding of what excavator you need, take a peek at iseekplant’s Guide to Mini Excavator Rates.
Mini Excavator Size
Average Dry Hire Rates
Average Wet Hire Rates
1-2 Tonne Mini Excavator
$30+ GST per hour
$110+ GST per hour
3-4 Tonne Mini Excavator
$50+ GST per hour
$120+ GST per hour
There are a lot of other pricing factors that go into the final quote for mini excavator hire, including fuel surcharges, tipping fees and penalty rates. To get a more thorough understanding of how much the total hire cost for an excavator will be check out A Guide to Mini Excavator and Digger Hire Rates.
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Need to hire a generator but are unsure about what you need? The choice of which generator you need on your site will generally come down to a few considerations. To get a deeper understanding of what generator you need, take a peek at iseekplant’s Guide to Generator Rates.
Inverter Generator Hire Rates (Below 10 KVA)
|
KVA Size |
Average Daily Hire Rates |
Average Weekly Hire Rates |
Average Monthly Hire Rates |
|
2 KVA |
$89 per day |
$195 per week |
$594 per month |
|
3 KVA |
$90 per day |
$200 per week |
$600 per month |
|
4 KVA |
$119 per day |
$390 per week |
$650 per month |
|
6 KVA |
$143 per day |
$430 per week |
$1200 per month |
|
7 KVA |
$148 per day |
$450 per week |
$1250 per month |
|
8 KVA |
$89 per day |
$195 per week |
$594 per month |
|
KVA Size |
Average Daily Hire Rates |
Average Weekly Hire Rates |
Average Monthly Hire Rates |
|
2 KVA |
$85 per day |
$180 per week |
$550 per month |
|
3.5 KVA |
$87 per day |
$190 per week |
$575 per month |
|
5 KVA |
$116 per day |
$377 per week |
$675 per month |
|
6.5 KVA |
$143 per day |
$470 per week |
$750 per month |
|
8 KVA |
$155 per day |
$500 per week |
$850 per month |
|
9 KVA |
$166 per day |
$450 per week |
$900 per month |
|
10 KVA |
$180 per day |
$585 per week |
$1000 per month |
|
KVA Size |
Average Daily Hire Rates |
Average Weekly Hire Rates |
Average Monthly Hire Rates |
|
14 KVA |
$165 per day |
$520 per week |
$1600 per month |
|
20 KVA |
$170 per day |
$550 per week |
$1800 per month |
|
30 KVA |
$185 per day |
$620 per week |
$1900 per month |
|
35 KVA |
$190 per day |
$650 per week |
$1950 per month |
|
40 KVA |
$199 per day |
$650 per week |
$2000 per month |
|
45 KVA |
$220 per day |
$700 per week |
$2000 per month |
|
50 KVA |
$235 per day |
$770 per week |
$2400 per month |
|
60 KVA |
$275 per day |
$900 per week |
$2800 per month |
|
80 KVA |
$290 per day |
$950 per week |
$3000 per month |
|
100 KVA |
$330 per day |
$1100 per week |
$3400 per month |
|
125 KVA |
$380 per day |
$1235 per week |
$3900 per month |
There are other pricing factors that go into the final quote for generator hire, including how much power you need, what fuel you want to power the motor, and how much noise the generator makes. To get a more thorough understanding of how much the total hire cost for a generator will be check out A Guide to Generator Hire Rates.
Low loaders offer easy transportation for machinery and equipment that may be oversized or obscure. These trailers attached primarily to prime movers create easing loading and unloading making transportation efforts simple across the mining, commercial, and industrial construction industries. To better understand pricing for low loaders read our Low Loader Rates Guide.
Low loader type: 3 rows of 4
Size: up to 24 tonnes
Wet hourly rate: $165
Dry hourly rate: N/A
Low loader type: 3 rows of 8
Size: up to 90 tonnes
Wet hourly rate: $230
Dry hourly rate: N/A
*These prices may differ from state to state, to find out more use our Get a Quote Tool.
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Prime movers are large trucks used to haul large loads across Australia. They are heavy rigid machines that can transport machinery, materials, equipment, and more. The cost to hire prime movers will have many factors that affect the cost including the size of the load, the distance that needs to be travelled, or if it is a specialised haul that required particular licencing. See our full prime mover hire rates guide for more information on prime mover hire rates.
Prime mover hire rates will be calculated per day with a 7.6 hour average day of travel and over 1,600 hours a year. A basic breakdown of costs may look like:
|
Totals per driving hour |
Fixed costs |
Notes |
|
Fixed costs |
$22.45 |
Assuming fixed costs spread over 1,672 hours. |
|
Variable costs |
$20.97 |
Assuming 18 km travelled per hour. |
|
Labour |
$28.43 |
This worked example is based on a labour rate of $28.43 per hour. |
|
Total per hour (Up to 1,600 hours) |
$71.85 |
Note that this is not a prescribed or recommended rate. |
*These rates are based in VIC and may change state to state, this is simply a basic estimate and breakdown.
Air compressors are used across many different areas of the construction industry and come in a range of sizes. Air compressors can be used on a smaller residential and commercial scale to power nail guns, or can be used on an industrial scale. The cost of air compressors depend on the length of use and their size. See our comprehensive air compressor rates guide for detailed information about air compressor hire costs.
Below is a sample cost of air compressors:
*These prices are a base line and may vary from state to state and depending on individual suppliers.
