Darwin & Northern Territory

Digger Hire Darwin

1.7 tonne mini and 8 tonne diggers, supplied with an experienced operator. Footings, trenches, pools and site work across Darwin and the Top End.

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Operator Included

1.7T & 8T Diggers

Local Darwin Business

Competitive Quotes

NT Wide Coverage

Wet Hire Digger Specialists

A digger and an operator who knows Darwin ground

When you hire a digger from Dobson Excavations, you get the machine and an experienced operator. There's no need to learn the controls or worry about damaging the machine or your property. We turn up, dig what you need dug, and leave the site tidy.

We're a local Darwin business running a 1.7 tonne mini digger for tight access work and an 8 tonne digger for bigger digs. Between them they handle most residential, rural and light commercial jobs from the CBD out to Humpty Doo, Berry Springs and beyond.

Need the spoil taken away or fill brought in? Pair your digger with our 6 wheeler tipper and bobcat and we'll look after the whole job.

Our Diggers

Two diggers, sized for Darwin jobs

Choosing the right size saves you time and money. A mini digger gets into backyards a bigger machine can't reach, while the 8 tonne moves far more dirt per hour on open sites.

1.7tonne

Mini Digger Hire

Our compact digger is built for backyards, side access and sites where a larger machine would do more damage than good.

Best forResidential and renovation work, landscaping, small pools
AccessNarrow side gates, established gardens, tight backyards
Typical jobsFootings, service trenches, garden beds, pool and spa removal

8 Tonne Digger Hire

Our 8 tonne digger has the reach, breakout force and bucket capacity to get through larger volumes of dirt quickly on open sites.

Best forRural blocks, new builds and light commercial sites
AccessOpen sites with room to manoeuvre and a clear path in
Typical jobsBulk excavation, house and shed footings, drainage, dams, stump removal

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What Our Diggers Do

Common digger hire jobs in Darwin

Footings & Foundations

Accurate digs for house slabs, sheds, carports and retaining walls. We also drill pier and auger holes.

Service Trenches

Trenches for plumbing, power, NBN, irrigation and stormwater. For long narrow runs, our trencher is often faster.

Pool Digs & Removals

Residential pool excavation, plus removal of old pools and spas so you can reclaim the yard.

Site Preparation

Cutting, levelling and site works ahead of a build, and pads for sheds, tanks and granny flats.

Drainage & Dams

Swales, spoon drains, culverts and small dams to manage wet season run-off on rural and semi-rural blocks.

Landscaping & Clean Ups

Stump and root removal, garden reshaping, ponds, driveway preparation and clearing rubble after small demolitions.

Which Digger Do I Need?

Mini digger or 8 tonne?

Use this as a starting point. Tell us about your site when you call and we'll recommend the right machine.

Compare	1.7 Tonne Mini Digger	8 Tonne Digger
Site access	Narrow gates, side paths and tight backyards	Open sites with vehicle access
Ground impact	Light footprint, easier on lawns and paving	Heavier machine, best on firm or undeveloped ground
Digging volume	Small to medium jobs	Larger volumes, finished much faster
Ideal for	Renovations, landscaping, small pools, service trenches	New builds, rural blocks, bulk digs, drainage and dams

Not sure? Measure your narrowest access point and give us a call. We'll tell you straight which digger suits the job.

Local Knowledge

Digging in Top End conditions

Darwin ground isn't like digging down south. Many blocks have hard gravel and rocky layers sitting under the topsoil, while others hold water well after the rain stops. Knowing what's under the surface before we start keeps your job on time and on budget.

We plan digs around the build-up and wet season, and we bring the right bucket or attachment for the ground on your site. That local experience is the difference between a digger that works all day and one that sits bogged or bouncing off rock.

Rock & hard ground

Our hammer attachment breaks through rock and old concrete so the dig can keep moving.

Wet season planning

We'll advise on timing and access so your site isn't left churned up and your job isn't held up by soft ground.

The right attachment

Digging and trenching buckets, auger drilling and rock breaking, matched to your ground and the job.

Finished properly

Backfilling, compaction with our roller, and a tidy site when we leave.

How It Works

Booking a digger is easy

Tell us about the job

Call 0414 755 306 or send an enquiry with your location, what needs digging and any access limits.

Get your quote

We'll recommend the right digger and give you a competitive quote, with no surprises when the job is done.

We dig, you relax

Our operator arrives with the machine, completes the work safely and leaves your site clean.

Questions

Digger hire FAQs

Can't see your question here? Call us on 0414 755 306.

Does digger hire include an operator?

Yes. All our digger hire is wet hire, which means the machine comes with an experienced operator. You don't need a licence or any experience, and you aren't responsible for running the machine.

What size digger do I need?

For backyards, renovations and tight access, our 1.7 tonne mini digger is usually the right choice. For new builds, rural blocks and bigger volumes of dirt, the 8 tonne digger gets the job done faster. Tell us about your site and we'll recommend the best option.

Can a digger fit through my side gate?

Our mini digger is designed for tight access and fits through many residential side gates. Measure the narrowest point of your access, including any gate posts or trees, and let us know when you call so we can confirm before the job.

How much does digger hire cost in Darwin?

The cost depends on the size of digger, how long the job takes, ground conditions and whether you need spoil removed. Contact us with your job details for a competitive, no obligation quote.

Can you take the dirt away?

Yes. We can pair your digger hire with our 6 wheeler tipper to remove spoil, and bring in fill or sand if your job needs it.

Do you work during the wet season?

We work year round, but heavy rain can make some sites too soft to dig safely without causing damage. We'll talk you through timing and access so your job goes ahead when conditions suit.

What areas do you cover?

We cover Darwin, Palmerston and the surrounding rural area, including Howard Springs, Humpty Doo, Berry Springs, Noonamah, Girraween and Virginia. For jobs further out in the Territory, get in touch and we'll let you know.

Need a digger
in Darwin?

Tell us what needs digging and we'll send the right machine with an experienced operator. Call today for a competitive quote.