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Size classes

Mini excavators are sized by operating weight. Dig depth below is typical for that weight. Confirm both with the rental shop.

  • Under about 2 tons (about 4,000 lb). Fits a gate, a home lot, or an indoor slab. Typical dig depth is about 6 to 8 feet.
  • About 2 to 4 tons. The common size for footings and a utility trench. Typical dig depth is about 8 to 11 feet.
  • About 4 to 6 tons. More reach and a deeper trench. It needs room to swing and a heavier trailer. Typical dig depth is about 11 to 13 feet.

Tracks and tail swing

Rental minis ride on tracks. Tracks dig and travel in dirt. They can scar pavement, so ask about mats if the machine has to cross concrete.

A zero-tail machine swings inside the width of the tracks. A conventional tail needs open ground behind it. A narrow gate favors the smaller weight class and a short tail.

Ask the rental shop about size, delivery, fuel, and the rental period. The rates below are from Salt Lake Valley rental shops.

Published local rates

Rates Salt Lake Valley rental shops print. The price table lists every lot and the date each rate was checked. The same price at more than one lot is listed once here.