Mini digger hire in Edinburgh
6 sizes of mini digger (1.5 to 6 tonnes). Choose the size, configure the attachments and tell us when you need it. A hire company in Edinburgh and the surrounding area contacts you directly.
Need under 1 t?Micro diggers up to 1 t
Need 8 to 10 t?Midi diggers from 8 to 10 t
Need more than 10 t?Excavators from 12 to 50 tThe photos show example models for each size. The hire company confirms the model and configuration available.
Example: Kubota KX016-4Operating weight: 1.57–1.62 t Mini digger 1.5 t in Edinburgh
Service trenches, gardens and landscaping1.5 t: typically used for service trenches, gardens and landscaping. The most requested machine on site: compact, moved on a plant trailer or beavertail, and gets in where a big excavator cannot.
Service trenches, gardens and landscaping- Companies
- Local, from our network
- Contact
- Direct from the company
- Attachments
- 12 available
- Rentapa service
- Free
Example: Kubota KX018-4Operating weight: 1.70–1.80 t Mini digger 1.8 t in Edinburgh
Trenches and small footings1.8 t: typically used for trenches and small footings. The most requested machine on site: compact, moved on a plant trailer or beavertail, and gets in where a big excavator cannot.
Trenches and small footings- Companies
- Local, from our network
- Contact
- Direct from the company
- Attachments
- 12 available
- Rentapa service
- Free
Example: Kubota U25-3αMachine weight: 2.47–2.55 t Mini digger 2.5 t in Edinburgh
Drainage runs and small pools2.5 t: typically used for drainage runs and small pools. The most requested machine on site: compact, moved on a plant trailer or beavertail, and gets in where a big excavator cannot.
Drainage runs and small pools- Companies
- Local, from our network
- Contact
- Direct from the company
- Attachments
- 12 available
- Rentapa service
- Free
Example: Takeuchi TB135Operating weight: 3.44 t Mini digger 3 to 3.5 t in Edinburgh
House footings and drainage3 to 3.5 t: typically used for house footings and drainage. The most requested machine on site: compact, moved on a plant trailer or beavertail, and gets in where a big excavator cannot.
House footings and drainage- Companies
- Local, from our network
- Contact
- Direct from the company
- Attachments
- 12 available
- Rentapa service
- Free
Example: Kubota U50-3αMachine weight: 4.89 t Mini digger 5 t in Edinburgh
Medium excavations and loading lorries5 t: typically used for medium excavations and loading lorries. The most requested machine on site: compact, moved on a plant trailer or beavertail, and gets in where a big excavator cannot.
Medium excavations and loading lorries- Companies
- Local, from our network
- Contact
- Direct from the company
- Attachments
- 12 available
- Rentapa service
- Free
Example: Takeuchi TB260Operating weight: 5.74 t Mini digger 6 t in Edinburgh
Basements, pools and utility work6 t: typically used for basements, pools and utility work. The most requested machine on site: compact, moved on a plant trailer or beavertail, and gets in where a big excavator cannot.
Basements, pools and utility work- Companies
- Local, from our network
- Contact
- Direct from the company
- Attachments
- 12 available
- Rentapa service
- Free
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When to hire a mini digger
Drainage and service trenches, footings for extensions and garden walls, ponds and pools, landscaping and driveways, and work in back gardens where a large excavator cannot get in.
Which size to choose
Compare the sizes from 1.5 to 6 t by the job and the access. The weight does not tell you the width, height or digging depth: measure the narrowest point of the access and describe the ground and the room to slew. The hire company confirms the dimensions, the buckets and whether the machine comes on a trailer or a beavertail lorry.
Frequently asked questions
How much does mini digger hire cost in Edinburgh?
As a guide, a 1.5 to 2 tonne mini digger is often around £75 to £100 a day or £300 to £350 a week before VAT. A 3 tonne machine is nearer £100 to £150 a day or £385 to £450 a week, and a 5 tonne machine around £175 a day or £550 a week. Delivery, buckets, a breaker and fuel can be extra, and an operated hire costs more than self-drive.
Can I hire a mini digger with an operator?
Yes, you can ask for operated hire. Choose that option and describe the job and the hours you expect; the hire company confirms availability and quotes for the operator. Compare the total including fuel, travel and any overtime.
How does delivery of a mini digger work?
You can ask for delivery and collection or arrange to collect it yourself, depending on the equipment and the company. Give the postcode, the access, the delivery times and how it can be unloaded. Check the price of both journeys and who loads and unloads before you accept the quote.
Do I need a licence or training to operate it?
On UK sites operators are normally expected to be trained and to hold a recognised card for the machine, such as CPCS or NPORS, or IPAF for access platforms, and the hire company may ask for proof. If you do not have one, hire it with an operator.
Is a mini digger the same as a mini excavator?
Yes. Mini digger and mini excavator are the same machine; a “360” refers to the upper body that slews all the way round. This page covers 1.5 to 6 t. Under 1 t see micro diggers; from 8 t see midi diggers and excavators.
Guides to help you plan your hire
Guide · Mini digger sizes: which one should you hire?Compare micro, mini and midi digger sizes: width, dig depth, access, attachments and transport, with indicative UK weekly hire prices.- Guide · Self-drive or operated plant hire: which is right for your job?Self-drive or operated plant hire: costs, training, insurance, responsibilities and when an operator is worth it on your job.
- Guide · Plant hire prices: what affects the cost and how to compare quotesWhat makes up a plant hire price: rates, delivery, damage waiver, fuel, operators, VAT and minimum hires, with example UK weekly rates.
Guide · Plant operator cards explained: CPCS, NPORS, IPAF and CSCSPlant operator cards explained: what CPCS, NPORS, IPAF PAL and CSCS cards cover, and what to tell a hire company before self-drive hire.
Guide · Skid steer loader: wheels or tracks?Wheeled or tracked skid steer? Compare ground conditions, running costs, attachments and sizes before you hire a compact loader.
Guide · Which site dumper should you hire?Site dumper sizes explained: tracked barrows, high-tip, swivel and forward tipping dumpers, access widths, safety and indicative UK prices.
Guide · Lorry loader, mobile crane or tower crane: which lifting option?Lorry loader (HIAB), mini crane, mobile crane or tower crane: reach, capacity, crane hire vs contract lift, permits and what to ask.
Guide · Scissor lift or cherry picker: which access platform to hire?Scissor lift or cherry picker? Compare height, outreach, platform size, indoor use and IPAF training before you hire an access platform.
Guide · Site cabins and welfare: what does a building site need?What welfare a UK building site needs: toilets, washing, drinking water, rest areas, towable welfare units, cabins and storage containers.
Guide · Telehandler sizes: how much reach and capacity do you need?How to choose a telehandler size: lift height, capacity, load charts, attachments and ground conditions, with indicative UK hire prices.
Guide · Wacker plate, trench rammer or roller: which compactor to hire?Choose the right compactor: forward or reversible plate, trench rammer, pedestrian or ride-on roller, by material, layer depth and area.
Guide · What size generator do I need? Working out kVA for site, home or eventWork out generator size in kVA for a site, home or event: kW vs kVA, load lists, starting current, 110 V and a rough calculator.
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