Hire new, reliable excavators from the preferred choice of tradies and DIYers in South East QLD.
Wes, our Director, will look after you.
Reliable Excavator Hire in Queensland
5-Star Rated Service
5-Star Rated Service
Flexible Hire Options
Flexible Hire Options
Delivery & Training Offered
Delivery & Training Offered
More Than Just Excavator Hire
Why Skyway Hire?
Convenient On-site Delivery
Enjoy the convenience of having your equipment delivered directly to your job site. We also offer pick-up if you’d prefer.
Convenient On-site Delivery
Flexible Hire Options
Wet hire for hassle-free operation by our experts or dry hire for complete control with your own operators.
Flexible Hire Options
New, Reliable Equipment
Work with confidence using our fleet of new, well-maintained mini excavators.
New, Reliable Equipment
Expert Training Services
Get the most out of your hire with our expert training services.
Expert Training Services
Unmatched Support
Experience exceptional customer service and support from your trusted local provider.
Unmatched Support
Insurance Included
Benefit from peace of mind with comprehensive insurance included in the hire fee.
Insurance Included
More Than Just Excavator Hire
Why Skyway Hire?
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
We are confident that our equipment hire services will exceed your expectations. However, if you are not 100% satisfied with our services, please get in touch with us and we'll make it right. If you're still not happy, we'll offer a refund on your hire fee.
100% Satisfaction Guarantee
We are confident that our equipment hire services will exceed your expectations. However, if you are not 100% satisfied with our services, please get in touch with us and we'll make it right. If you're still not happy, we'll offer a refund on your hire fee.
Perfect For Your Small-Medium Job
Our Excavators & Accessories
Excavator 1
“Doug” Our 1.7t Kubota Mini Excavator
Compact Power
Consistent digging power for various landscapes.
Easy to Operate
Simple interface perfect for backyard excavations.
Highly Maneuverable
Full control and smooth operation in confined spaces.
Best for: Backyard landscaping, utility installations, site prep, demolition work, and drainage projects.
Excavator 1
“Doug” Our 1.7t Kubota Mini Excavator
Compact Power
Consistent digging power for various landscapes.
Easy to Operate
Simple interface perfect for backyard excavations.
Highly Maneuverable
Full control and smooth operation in confined spaces.
Innovative Super Swing system for tight spaces and uneven ground.
Best for: Construction site work, large-scale landscaping, heavy-duty DIY projects, utility installation, road and driveway construction, demolition work, and agricultural projects.
Simple interface perfect for backyard excavations.
Highly Maneuverable
Full control and smooth operation in confined spaces.
Best for: Construction site work, large-scale landscaping, heavy-duty DIY projects, utility installation, road and driveway construction, demolition work, and agricultural projects.
Excavator 2
“Holly” Our 2.7t Kubota Excavator
Enhanced Lifting Power
Exceptional power and torque for heavy jobs.
Advanced Operator Comfort
Easy-to-use controls and excellent visibility.
Exceptional Stability
Innovative Super Swing system for tight spaces and uneven ground.
Achieve precise drilling depths with various auger sizes.
Advanced Operator Comfort
Easy-to-use controls and excellent visibility.
Exceptional Stability
Innovative Super Swing system for tight spaces and uneven ground.
Auger Drive Hire
Versatile Drilling Options
Easy to Use
Simple operation with delivery alongside our mini diggers.
Comprehensive Range
Accommodates 150mm, 200mm, 250mm, 300mm, 450mm, and 1000mm auger extension.
Rock Breaker
Effortless Rock Removal
Simplify relocating heavy trees and vegetation.
Advanced Operator Comfort
Easy-to-use controls and excellent visibility.
Exceptional Stability
Innovative Super Swing system for tight spaces and uneven ground.
Rock Grab Hire
Efficient Vegetation Handling
Rock Wall Construction
Easily place stones and rocks for landscaping.
Debris Clearing
Quickly clear rocks, earth, and rubble.
Hiring Is As Simple As:
1. Get a Quote
Send us your project details.
1. Get a Quote
Share with us your project details.
2. Receive a Quote
Get and accept your quote easily.
3. Schedule Delivery
Confirm delivery or pickup.
4. Get to Work
Start your project with our reliable equipment.
Hiring Is As Simple As:
1. Call Us Now
Speak to SkyWay's director, Wes.
Get and accept your quote easily.
2. Receive a Quote
1. Call Us Now
Speak to SkyWay's director, Wes.
Confirm delivery or pickup.
3. Schedule Delivery
1. Call Us Now
Speak to SkyWay's director, Wes.
Start your project with our reliable equipment.
4. Get to Work
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About SkyWay Hire
We simplify your excavator hire needs in South East Queensland. As a family-run business, we are committed to providing reliable and well-maintained equipment for both short-term and long-term projects and the customer service you can always count on.
Reliability
Regularly serviced equipment to prevent project delays.
Communication
Expert advice and operational support for all hires.
Efficiency
Quick and prompt delivery or pickup to keep your project on schedule.
Or Call Us
Call Wes from Skyway Hire now and get an instant quote for your job.
Wes and his team are always super efficient. Our go to guys for machine hire.
Steve Townsend
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Wes and his team are always super efficient. Our go to guys for machine hire.
Steve Townsend
Servicing: Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast
Servicing: Brisbane, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast
Or Call Us Now
Call Wes from Skyway Hire now and get an instant quote for your job.
We cover most of SE QLD, including Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.
Do I need a ticket to operate an excavator/digger?
No, you do not need a ticket to operate an excavator.
Can I tow them with my vehicle?
Yes, you can tow the 1.7t mini excavator if your vehicle is rated to tow 2 tonnes, and the 2.7t excavator if your vehicle can tow 3.5 tonnes and has an electric brake controller installed.
Do you deliver?
Yes, we offer delivery for all our excavator and digger hires.
How high are they?
Both our 1.7t mini excavator and 2.7t excavator are 2500mm high.
How wide are they?
The 1.7t mini excavator is 990mm wide, and the 2.7t excavator is 1500mm wide.
FAQs
Great value with great results! Great machine, easy to use, all necessary attachments delivered and collected on time! Thank you Wes, you make life easy! Definitely recommend...
Super impressed with the service and quality of the machines. Tilting buckets and a range of accessories ensure that you can do all the work with ease and save yourself
I hired one of Skiway's 1.7t Auger Attachment Excavators for trenching and fencing work around my property and found the rental process easy and the handover was really well...
Great value with great results! Great machine, easy to use, all necessary attachments delivered and collected on time! Thank you Wes, you make life easy! Definitely recommend...
Super impressed with the service and quality of the machines. Tilting buckets and a range of accessories ensure that you can do all the work with ease and save yourself
I hired one of Skiway's 1.7t Auger Attachment Excavators for trenching and fencing work around my property and found the rental process easy and the handover was really well...
Yes, we carry almost every attachment for both models.
Do they come on a trailer or is that extra?
Yes, they are supplied on a trailer and it is all included in the price.
What buckets do they have included?
The 1.7t mini digger has a 300mm & 450mm GP bucket, a 1000mm mud bucket, and a ripper. The 2.7t digger has a 300mm & 450mm GP bucket, a 1200mm mud bucket, and a ripper included.
Do I have to return them full of fuel?
Yes, the excavators are supplied with a full tank of diesel and must be returned full. Otherwise, a refuelling fee will apply.
What fuel do they take?
Diesel
What are your service locations?
We cover most of SE QLD, including Brisbane, Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast.
Do I need a ticket to operate an excavator/digger?
No, you do not need a ticket to operate an excavator.
Can I tow them with my vehicle?
Yes, you can tow the 1.7t mini excavator if your vehicle is rated to tow 2 tonnes, and the 2.7t excavator if your vehicle can tow 3.5 tonnes and has an electric brake controller installed.
Do you deliver?
Yes, we offer delivery for all our excavator and digger hires.
How high are they?
Both our 1.7t mini excavator and 2.7t excavator are 2500mm high.
How wide are they?
The 1.7t mini excavator is 990mm wide, and the 2.7t excavator is 1500mm wide.
Do you have any attachments?
Yes, we carry almost every attachment for both models.
Do they come on a trailer or is that extra?
Yes, they are supplied on a trailer and it is all included in the price.
What buckets do they have included?
The 1.7t mini digger has a 300mm & 450mm GP bucket, a 1000mm mud bucket, and a ripper. The 2.7t digger has a 300mm & 450mm GP bucket, a 1200mm mud bucket, and a ripper included.
Do I have to return them full of fuel?
Yes, the excavators are supplied with a full tank of diesel and must be returned full. Otherwise, a refuelling fee will apply.
What fuel do they take?
Diesel
About SkyWay Hire
We simplify your excavator hire needs in South East Queensland. As a family-run business, we are committed to providing reliable and well-maintained equipment for both short-term and long-term projects and the customer service you can always count on.
Reliability
Regularly serviced equipment to prevent project delays.
Communication
Expert advice and operational support for all hires.
Efficiency
Quick and prompt delivery or pickup to keep your project on schedule.