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Tracked digger hire
Everything you need to know about Tracked digger hire
Overview
Tracked Digger Hire — Excavators for UK Groundworks and Construction
The mini and medium tracked excavators from 0.8T micro diggers through to 16.3T tracked machines, including a 1.9T electric zero-emission option provides a reliable solution for foundation digging, utility trenching, landscaping excavation, demolition in confined spaces, basement digs where low ground pressure matters. Each unit features steel tracked undercarriage with rubber or steel tracks, cast steel boom and dipper arm, diesel engine or electric motor power unit, hydraulic quick-hitch designed for long-term reliability in British conditions, making this hire ideal for both commercial and residential applications throughout the United Kingdom.
Construction and Design
- 0.8T micro digger accesses rear gardens and 750mm gate openings common on British plots
- 1.9T electric model suits urban sites with emissions restrictions and noise limits
- Rubber tracks minimise lawn and driveway damage on domestic jobs
- 16.3T class handles commercial foundation and bulk excavation
- Zero-tail-swing and reduced-tail-swing options for work near boundaries and walls
- Auxiliary hydraulic circuits accept breakers, augers and thumbs
Safety Standards
- CPCS or NPORS excavator card required for commercial site operation in Britain
- Daily PUWER pre-use checks on tracks, hydraulics and safety devices
- Underground service detection (CAT scan) mandatory before digging on UK streets
- ROPS/FOPS cab or canopy protection—seat belt worn when operating
- Spoil heaps kept back from excavation edge per HSE guidance on trench stability
Available in 0.8T to 16.3T to suit your project requirements. Select the option you need and hire online with delivery and collection included. No trade account needed.
Perfect for groundworkers, utility contractors, landscapers, self-builders, demolition operatives, agricultural drainage contractors who require reliable, safe and efficient equipment for their projects across the United Kingdom.
General Specification
Technical Specifications
Built with steel tracked undercarriage with rubber or steel tracks, cast steel boom and dipper arm, diesel engine or electric motor power unit, hydraulic quick-hitch ensuring maximum reliability for UK hire projects. The design incorporates proven engineering principles for maximum stability and safety during operation in British work environments.
Construction Features
- 0.8T micro digger accesses rear gardens and 750mm gate openings common on British plots
- 1.9T electric model suits urban sites with emissions restrictions and noise limits
- Rubber tracks minimise lawn and driveway damage on domestic jobs
- 16.3T class handles commercial foundation and bulk excavation
- Zero-tail-swing and reduced-tail-swing options for work near boundaries and walls
- Auxiliary hydraulic circuits accept breakers, augers and thumbs
Safety Standards
- CPCS or NPORS excavator card required for commercial site operation in Britain
- Daily PUWER pre-use checks on tracks, hydraulics and safety devices
- Underground service detection (CAT scan) mandatory before digging on UK streets
- ROPS/FOPS cab or canopy protection—seat belt worn when operating
- Spoil heaps kept back from excavation edge per HSE guidance on trench stability
General
- Product: Tracked digger
- Category: Heavy machinery — Diggers
- Available sizes: 0.8T to 16.3T
- Delivery: UK-wide kerbside delivery
- Hire includes delivery, collection, Hire Shield and VAT
Key Features
Product Features
Designed with the professional user in mind, the tracked digger range delivers reliable performance for projects across the United Kingdom.
Key Features
- Size range from micro to 16T covers domestic extension through commercial civils
- Electric 1.9T option for London ULEZ and low-emission zone projects
- Rubber tracks protect customer driveways on British residential jobs
- Quick-hitch accepts hired breakers and augers from same supplier
- Low ground pressure micro models work on soft garden soil without full track matting
Applications
- Domestic extension and conservatory foundation excavation
- Water and gas mains trenching on UK street works
- Landscaping pond and drainage channel digging
- Basement and underpinning excavation in urban terraces
- Agricultural land drainage and ditch maintenance
- Cemetery and churchyard utility installation with micro digger
- Rail embankment minor civils with reduced-tail-swing model
- Self-build plot cut and fill on greenfield sites
Hire Benefits
- Flexible hire periods from one day upwards across the United Kingdom
- Delivery and collection included in every hire price
- Hire Shield damage cover for peace of mind on British sites
- No trade account needed — book online 24/7
- Next-day delivery available throughout Britain
- Professional-grade equipment maintained and safety-checked before every hire
Tracked digger FAQs
How do I drive an excavator?
Excavators can be surprisingly easy to operate yourself.
Read our guide ‘how to operate a mini digger’ for tips on how to feel confident.
How deep can a mini excavator dig?
Depending on the size of the excavator, they can dig depths from up to 1.7m to 6.7m.
Always check the specifications of the excavator that you’re hiring to ensure the machine you receive can reach the depths that you need it to.
What is the difference between wheeled and tracked diggers?
Wheeled diggers are faster on hard surfaces and in urban areas where you may need to travel over roads or pavement, while tracked machines are better for soft or uneven ground. Read our guide, tracked vs wheeled excavators.
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