Can Anyone Hire a Mini Digger? All you need to know

Excavators (also known as diggers) are perfect for topsoil excavations on sites where you need to relocate substantial amounts of earth quickly and easily. Of course, there is a range of digger sizes to choose from: from micro diggers to large crawler excavators, each will range in the scale and scope of jobs you can tackle with them.

Mini excavators sit somewhere in the middle of the size options. They’re still on the smaller side but are more robust than micro diggers (but not as hardy as midi diggers). If you think you might need a mini excavator for a UK construction project, then read on for everything you need to know before hiring one.

Excavators (also known as diggers) are perfect for topsoil excavations on sites where you need to relocate substantial amounts of earth quickly and easily. Of course, there is a range of digger sizes to choose from: from micro diggers to large crawler excavators, each will range in the scale and scope of jobs you can tackle with them.

Mini excavators sit somewhere in the middle of the size options. They’re still on the smaller side but are more robust than micro diggers (but not as hardy as midi diggers). If you think you might need a mini excavator for a UK construction project, get in touch to find out our range of prices.

What Jobs are Mini Diggers Good at?

Hiring a mini excavator will stand you in good stead for a variety of domestic and smaller-scale construction jobs. Their buckets have a diminished size to dig at a more controlled pace, so they’re not recommended for large-scale projects. The cabs are also smaller and thus lighter, so don’t expect to be lifting industrial-size loads.

Instead, mini diggers are perfect for sites with limited access or on single plots. Domestic landscaping, patio reworks and general small-scale dirt shifting – this is where they excel.

Of course, there are also common ways to underutilise mini diggers as well.

Can Anyone Hire a Mini Digger?

One of the great advantages of mini diggers is that they’re easy to operate and don’t require a formal license when being used on private worksites (although you will need a license if you plan on driving it on a public road). With this in mind, it is true, anyone can operate a mini digger while on site or on private property. If you are new to hiring and operating a mini digger.

Thanks to their superior manoeuvrability and simple controls, they’re relatively easy to get to grips with. Take care, though; they’re still capable of causing serious damage if you’re not cautious. If you have any reservations or need more complex work done, it’s advised that you hire an operator to take care of the digging for you.

What other Excavator Types are there?

Your options don’t end with mini excavators. There’s a variety of different excavator models available to hire, from micro diggers capable of fitting through doorways to crawler excavators for heavy civil works.

If you think you may need another size, get in touch with a plant hire expert to explore your options.

Do I need Planning Permission to Make Changes with a Mini Digger?

Mini diggers are capable of making pretty substantial alterations to a site. Depending on the scale of your planned excavation, you may require planning permission to go ahead.

This is worth bearing in mind, as it’s extremely easy to excavate an area in a short time without a second thought – this is a great advantage of diggers but can also be dangerous if you’re ill-prepared beforehand.

Find Out More About Hiring a Mini Digger with Tiger Plant

If you’re based in the UK and think a mini excavator sounds perfect for your needs, you’re in luck! Here at Tiger Plant, we have a variety of mini diggers available for the needs of smaller sites across the UK. We also have a range of larger excavators for bigger plots of land. These are perfect for getting bigger jobs done with great efficiency.

Contact our friendly team today for a quote. We combine excellent customer service and plant machinery know-how to deliver matchless excavator hire in the UK.

For more inspiration and information on how to maximise the use of your plant machinery, why not visit the Tiger Plant Blog?