Equipment Hire
Penfield
Penfield is a growing suburb on the northern fringe — acreage blocks, new subdivisions and lifestyle properties all need the kind of earthmoving and post hole work we specialise in.
Delivery to Penfield. Close to our Two Wells depot — short lead times.
Excavators, mini loaders, skid steers, auger and garden equipment — delivered from Two Wells, SA.
Hire by Equipment Type
Our Fleet — Available in Penfield
For hire in Penfield
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 Penfield
3.5T Excavator
3.5T excavator for serious earthworks, deep drainage, retaining walls, site cuts, footings and bulk digging.
For hire in Penfield
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 Penfield
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 Penfield
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 Penfield
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 Penfield
1T Micro Excavator
715mm-wide micro excavator for tight-access trenching, stormwater, plumbing, post holes and backyard excavation.
For hire in Penfield
1.7T Mini Excavator
1.7T all-round excavator for stormwater, trenching, retaining walls, landscaping, footings and site prep.
For hire in Penfield
1200mm Table Tile Saw
$200/day 1200mm wet-cut table saw for large-format porcelain, ceramic, pavers and natural stone.
For hire in Penfield
JCB 525-60 Telehandler
Compact 2.5T / ~6m telehandler for pallets, building materials, loading, roofing and commercial site handling.
For hire in Penfield
Car Licence Tipper Truck
Car-licence tipper for spoil, soil, rubble, green waste and materials. Pair with excavator or loader packages.
For hire in Penfield
Lawn Aerator — Scarifier Included FREE
Seasonal lawn renovation package: aerator $190/5hrs or $300 full day, with scarifier included FREE.
For hire in Penfield
Rotary Hoe
$150/day rear-tine rotary hoe for new lawns, garden beds, clay breakup and serious soil preparation.
For hire in Penfield
Cement Mixer
$120/day electric cement mixer for retaining walls, posts, footings, paths and small concrete jobs.
For hire in Penfield
Stihl TS400 Quick-Cut Demo Saw
$120/day Stihl TS400 for concrete, masonry, pipe and brick cutting on drainage, demolition and renovation jobs.
For hire in Penfield
Brick & Paver Saw
$110/day wet-cut brick and paver saw for paving, retaining-wall, landscaping and masonry jobs.
For hire in Penfield
Leg Rammer
$100/day trench rammer for stormwater, plumbing, footings and confined backfill compaction.
For hire in Penfield
Plate Compactor
$100/day plate compactor for driveways, paving, road base, backfill and site preparation.
For hire in Penfield
Excavator Auger Attachment
$100/day excavator auger for fencing, retaining-wall posts, footings and post holes. 300mm and 450mm bits.
For hire in Penfield
Spreader Leveller Bar
$55 per hire levelling bar for S70, MT100, Kanga and S450 — simple driveway, yard and base finishing.
For hire in Penfield
Sleeper Grab
$55/day hydraulic sleeper grab for fast, controlled retaining-wall sleeper placement with 1.7T or 2T excavators.
For hire in Penfield
Wheelbarrow
$50/day heavy-duty builders wheelbarrow — easy add-on for concrete, landscaping, soil, gravel and site clean-ups.
For hire in Penfield
Diesel Light Tower
Diesel site lighting for night works, shutdowns, construction, roadworks, yards and events. Two units available.
Soil Conditions in Penfield
Heavy clay loam over limestone, transitioning to red-brown earths closer to the Gawler River. Soils are highly reactive — they expand significantly when wet and shrink during dry summers, causing ground movement that affects footings, paving, and retaining walls. Virginia and Angle Vale areas include rich alluvial market-garden soils along the river flats.
Common Earthmoving Projects in Penfield
Property Types in Penfield
Access & Site Considerations
Most properties have generous access — wide gates, long driveways, and open paddocks. However, older township blocks in Gawler and Two Wells can have narrow side access. The 3.5T excavator and mini loader suit most rural work. Check for overhead power lines and underground services (especially irrigation pipes in market-garden areas).
Recommended Equipment for Penfield
3.5T Excavator
Best for dam work, deep trenching, and large site levelling on rural blocks
2T Excavator
Ideal for shed pads, septic systems, and driveway prep on acreage
Mini Loader (MT100)
Excellent for post-hole drilling, spreading base material, and cleanup
Tipper Truck
Essential for carting spoil, delivering aggregate, and site cleanup on larger jobs
Delivery to Penfield
Stanford Hire is based in Two Wells — delivery to Northern Plains suburbs is typically 15–35 minutes each way. We personally deliver and brief you on machine operation. Rural properties: ensure your access track is firm enough for a truck and trailer in wet conditions.
Landmarks & Areas We Service Near
Excavation Advice for Penfield
In reactive clay soils, excavate footings at least 100mm deeper than engineer specs to allow for soil movement. Avoid excavating during or immediately after heavy rain — saturated clay sticks to buckets and is difficult to compact back. For dam work, check with the Department of Environment and Water before modifying watercourses.