Excavators & wheel loaders for rent

Rent a mini excavator for garden, yard and building site

A mini excavator does in hours what would take you days with a spade. It digs foundations and cable trenches and moves earth for a pond or terrace. Because it is narrow and light, it even fits into tight gardens. On Mietrix you can rent mini excavators from lessors in Lower Bavaria and the Upper Palatinate, often with a trailer or delivery. It is also known as a mini digger or compact excavator.

Which weight class is right?

• Up to about 1.5 tonnes: very narrow, often fits through garden gates from about one metre wide. Ideal for trenches and small gardens.
• 1.5 to 3 tonnes: more reach and digging depth, good for foundations and ponds.
• 3 to 6 tonnes: for larger earthworks and house connections.

Different buckets are useful: a narrow digging bucket for trenches and a wide ditch-cleaning bucket for levelling.

Before you rent a mini excavator

• Get information on underground utilities. The municipality and network operators will tell you where power, gas, water and telephone lines run.
• Check the access and the ground. Ground protection mats protect lawns and paving.
• Plan how to remove the spoil, for example with a dumper or a tipper.

Transport and driving licence

You do not need a licence to operate a mini excavator on your own property. For transport on a trailer, the total weight is what matters – category BE is often required. Delivery by the lessor is therefore the easier option.

Frequently asked questions about renting a mini excavator

Can I drive a mini excavator as a beginner?

Yes, with a little practice. Have the controls shown to you at handover and practise on open ground first.

Is fuel included in the rental?

The lessor decides this. Often you receive the machine with a full tank and return it full.