Equipment Hire
Ethelton
Ethelton is a small coastal suburb between Exeter and Glanville — landscaping and site preparation equipment is the primary hire need here.
Delivery to Ethelton. Outer service area — confirm with our team.
Excavators, mini loaders, skid steers, auger and garden equipment — delivered from Two Wells, SA.
Hire by Equipment Type
Our Fleet — Available in Ethelton
For hire in Ethelton
Bobcat S450 Skid Steer — A/C Cab
High-output A/C skid steer for bulk loading, grading, site clean-ups, driveway prep and commercial earthmoving.
For hire in Ethelton
3.5T Excavator
3.5T excavator for serious earthworks, deep drainage, retaining walls, site cuts, footings and bulk digging.
For hire in Ethelton
Kanga Series 7 Mini Loader — 4-in-1 Bucket
Tracked Kanga with 4-in-1 bucket for landscaping, site clean-ups, loading, grading and driveway preparation.
For hire in Ethelton
Bobcat MT100 Mini Loader
Tracked mini loader for site clean-ups, soil and rubble loading, landscaping, levelling and tight-access material handling.
For hire in Ethelton
Bobcat S70 Skid Steer Loader
Compact skid steer with 4-in-1 bucket for site clean-ups, loading, grading, landscaping and material removal.
For hire in Ethelton
2T Excavator
2T excavator with hydraulic grab for stormwater, retaining walls, trenching, demolition, site clean-ups and earthworks. $275/day or $500 for 2 days.
For hire in Ethelton
1T Micro Excavator
715mm-wide micro excavator for tight-access trenching, stormwater, plumbing, post holes and backyard excavation.
For hire in Ethelton
1.7T Mini Excavator
1.7T all-round excavator for stormwater, trenching, retaining walls, landscaping, footings and site prep.
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1200mm Table Tile Saw
$200/day 1200mm wet-cut table saw for large-format porcelain, ceramic, pavers and natural stone.
For hire in Ethelton
JCB 525-60 Telehandler
Compact 2.5T / ~6m telehandler for pallets, building materials, loading, roofing and commercial site handling.
For hire in Ethelton
Car Licence Tipper Truck
Car-licence tipper for spoil, soil, rubble, green waste and materials. Pair with excavator or loader packages.
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Lawn Aerator — Scarifier Included FREE
Seasonal lawn renovation package: aerator $190/5hrs or $300 full day, with scarifier included FREE.
For hire in Ethelton
Rotary Hoe
$150/day rear-tine rotary hoe for new lawns, garden beds, clay breakup and serious soil preparation.
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Cement Mixer
$120/day electric cement mixer for retaining walls, posts, footings, paths and small concrete jobs.
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Stihl TS400 Quick-Cut Demo Saw
$120/day Stihl TS400 for concrete, masonry, pipe and brick cutting on drainage, demolition and renovation jobs.
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Brick & Paver Saw
$110/day wet-cut brick and paver saw for paving, retaining-wall, landscaping and masonry jobs.
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Leg Rammer
$100/day trench rammer for stormwater, plumbing, footings and confined backfill compaction.
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Plate Compactor
$100/day plate compactor for driveways, paving, road base, backfill and site preparation.
For hire in Ethelton
Excavator Auger Attachment
$100/day excavator auger for fencing, retaining-wall posts, footings and post holes. 300mm and 450mm bits.
For hire in Ethelton
Spreader Leveller Bar
$55 per hire levelling bar for S70, MT100, Kanga and S450 — simple driveway, yard and base finishing.
For hire in Ethelton
Sleeper Grab
$55/day hydraulic sleeper grab for fast, controlled retaining-wall sleeper placement with 1.7T or 2T excavators.
For hire in Ethelton
Wheelbarrow
$50/day heavy-duty builders wheelbarrow — easy add-on for concrete, landscaping, soil, gravel and site clean-ups.
For hire in Ethelton
Diesel Light Tower
Diesel site lighting for night works, shutdowns, construction, roadworks, yards and events. Two units available.
Soil Conditions in Ethelton
Reclaimed swamp and estuarine soils — predominantly soft marine clay, sand, and silt. The Port Adelaide area is built on filled mangrove swamps, with highly compressible soils that require special consideration for any structural work. Groundwater is saline and close to the surface. Soil contamination is possible in older industrial areas — always test before excavation.
Common Earthmoving Projects in Ethelton
Property Types in Ethelton
Access & Site Considerations
Heritage cottages in the Port have extremely narrow side access (often under 1m). The 1T micro excavator is essential for these properties. Industrial areas (Wingfield, Gillman) have wide access but may require traffic management plans. Waterfront properties may have tidal access constraints — schedule work around tides for any work near the waterline.
Recommended Equipment for Ethelton
1T Micro Excavator
Essential for narrow cottage access in heritage Port Adelaide streets
3.5T Excavator
Best for commercial and industrial site work with deeper excavation requirements
Plate Compactor
Critical for compacting soft coastal soils before pouring slabs or hardstand
Tipper Truck
Essential for carting contaminated or soft spoil and delivering engineered fill
Delivery to Ethelton
Port Adelaide suburbs are 35–50 minutes from Two Wells. For industrial sites in Wingfield and Gillman, we coordinate with site managers for access and traffic management. Heritage area deliveries require care — narrow streets, overhanging trees, and heritage-listed kerbing. Book early for waterfront work — tidal scheduling may require specific delivery windows.
Landmarks & Areas We Service Near
Excavation Advice for Ethelton
Soft marine clays in the Port area have very low bearing capacity. For any structural excavation, consult a geotechnical engineer — you may need to over-excavate and backfill with engineered aggregate. Contaminated soil is common in older industrial areas (Wingfield, Gillman, Ottoway) — test before you dig and arrange licensed disposal if contamination is found. Never excavate below the water table without dewatering — saline groundwater will flood trenches rapidly.