Hydraulic Excavator

Updated Mar 26, 2026

Tracked excavator for earthwork, trenching, demolition, and material handling. Sizes: mini (1-7 ton) to large (80+ ton). Attachments: buckets, breakers, grapples, thumbs. Common brands: CAT, Komatsu, Deere, Hitachi, Volvo.

category

Equipment — Excavator

size range

1 ton (mini) to 80+ ton

attachments

Bucket, Breaker, Grapple, Thumb

rental cost

$800-$8,000/week

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