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Kobelco SK008 1T Mini Excavator Rental In Sydney

The ultimate tight-access solution. With retractable tracks, this 1T excavator fits through standard doorways and gates, making it perfect for plumbers, electricians, and backyard earthworks.

Fits through standard 700mm doorways (tracks retract to 680mm)
Reliable Kobelco hydraulics for smooth operation
Supplied with mud and trenching buckets

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Description

The Kobelco SK008 is designed to work where other machines can’t. Its slim profile and retractable crawler tracks allow it to navigate narrow side-access paths on residential blocks. Despite its small size, it delivers impressive breakout force for trenching, landscaping, and footing excavations.

Specifications

Make	Kobelco SK008
Operating Weight	1,065 kg
Width	680 mm (Retracted) / 840 mm (Extended)
Height	1.4 metres (with ROPS folded down)
Max Dig Depth	1,500 mm
Fuel Type	Diesel

Delivery

We offer prompt and reliable delivery across the wider Sydney region. Transport costs are quoted based on the distance to and from our Marsden Park depot and the size of the equipment required. Alternatively, pick-up is available directly from our depot, provided you have a suitable, compliant towing vehicle or transport.

STANDARD SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Every machine leaves our depot compliant, serviced, and safe.

Operator Protection & ROPS/FOPS (where applicable)

Supplied Fully Serviced & Compliant

Registered & Insured for Civil Sites

SWMS & Operator Manuals Available

1T Excavator Hire FAQs

Have questions about hiring a 1T excavator in Sydney? Read through our frequently asked questions below or contact our expert team — we’re happy to help point you in the right direction.

Yes, when the tracks are fully retracted to 680mm, it fits through a standard 700mm residential doorway.

For private use on residential properties, a specific earthmoving ticket is not required.

With buckets and a trailer, the towing weight is approximately 1.5 tonnes.

Yes, we supply standard buckets, and you can hire augers or rippers at an additional cost.

Because it is an ultra-compact micro-excavator, it is practically zero tail swing, meaning the rear barely overhangs the tracks.