The perfect mini digger for your next project
Our Volvo EC18E Mini Digger is the perfect 1.8-tonne digger hire, ideal for those small to medium excavations, landscaping and demolition jobs.
It comes equipped with a cab, extendable tracks and long dipper and comes supplied on its own trailer with a choice of 12″, 18″ and ditching bucket.
Our mini digger hire comes with a range of attachments and accessories, designed for completing a range of different tasks. Easy to use and easy to transport, this mini digger is a versatile and powerful tool for a wide range of jobs.
Attachments available include:
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This digger comes with a full tank of white diesel. Please top back up before returning. We can fill it up here if you don`t have time, this will be chargeable.
If required, TFM Hire can refill the machine with a charge, when off-hired too.
All hires require payment on card and a photo card driving license shown on the collection.
No Hire insurance?
No problem! TFM Hire can provide insurance for you at just 25% of the hire cost (before VAT).
If you have any questions about this mini digger hire, contact TFM Hire or call 01522 694235.
Rental Requirements
As this hire includes a trailer, the driver will need to produce a photocard driving licence showing the capability for towing on it and a copy will be taken for ID purposes. The towing vehicle needs to have the capacity to tow 2.7 tonnes (the combined weight of the trailer, digger and buckets).
Please ensure the vehicle you are using to tow is capable of towing the weight listed under specifications. TFM reserve the right to refuse the hire of equipment if the intended vehicle is deemed unsuitable by staff.
1 day hire £100.00 inc. VAT
2 day hire £190.00 inc. VAT
3 day hire £275.00 inc. VAT
4 day hire £355.00 inc. VAT
5 day hire £430.00 inc. VAT
Additional Days £75.00 inc. VAT
Specifications
| Operating Weight | 1760kg |
| Width with tracks in | 1050mm |
| Reach of bucket | 3992mm |
| Height | 2394mm |
| Bucket sizes available ( * means bucket has teeth) | *30cm, *45cm, *60cm, 100cm |
| Towing weight ( including trailer and buckets) | 2700kg |
Common Uses of a Mini Digger
A mini digger is a powerful and versatile tool, perfect for a range of small to medium-scale projects. Whether you’re tackling a home improvement task, a landscaping project, or a demolition job, a mini digger can save you time, effort, and manpower. Here are some of the most common uses for this highly efficient machine:
Excavation and Groundworks
From digging foundations for extensions to preparing groundwork for patios, driveways, and garden features, a mini digger is ideal for precise and efficient excavation tasks. Its compact size and extendable tracks ensure stability while working in different terrains.
Landscaping and Gardening Projects
Mini diggers are perfect for reshaping gardens, creating ponds, or preparing land for new planting. With a choice of bucket sizes and attachments like an auger, it’s easy to customize the digger for your specific landscaping needs.
Demolition Work
Thanks to its robust build and optional attachments like a pecker, a mini digger can handle small-scale demolition tasks, such as breaking up concrete or dismantling garden walls. Its compact cab design ensures manoeuvrability even in confined spaces.
Trenching for Utilities
The mini digger’s precision makes it an excellent choice for trenching jobs, such as laying cables, pipes, or drainage systems. The long dipper allows for deeper and more accurate trenches.
Agriculture and Small-scale Construction
Farmers and builders alike find mini diggers invaluable for fencing projects, soil preparation, and general construction work. The easy transportability of the machine on its trailer makes it convenient to move between sites.
