Caterpillar 301.7CR Mini Excavator (Tilt Hitch + 3 Buckets)

Caterpillar 301.7CR Mini Excavator Hire

Need a compact excavator that can still handle serious earthworks? Our Caterpillar 301.7CR 1.7-tonne Mini Excavator is ideal for residential, rural and light commercial projects throughout Peak Crossing, Ipswich, the Scenic Rim and Western Brisbane.

Its compact design makes it particularly useful for tight-access sites, while the expandable undercarriage provides additional stability when working. Caterpillar specifies a maximum digging depth of approximately 2.35 metres with the standard stick, making the 301.7CR well suited to trenching, drainage, landscaping, retaining walls, post holes and general excavation work.

What is included

Standard hire includes:

• Caterpillar 301.7CR Mini Excavator
• Plant trailer
• Bluetooth electric trailer brakes, operated through a compatible smartphone app
• Tilt hitch
• Three buckets for a range of digging, trenching and clean-up applications

The machine is supplied ready to work, so customers can select the attachments needed for the job and get started without having to source additional basic equipment.

Optional attachments

Need something more specialised? Optional attachments include:

Auger Drive and Auger Bits
Ideal for post holes, fencing, retaining walls and landscaping. Available with 200 mm, 300 mm and 450 mm auger bits.

Ripper Attachment
Useful for breaking up compacted ground, hard clay, roots and other material that can be difficult to tackle efficiently with a bucket alone.

The Caterpillar 301.7CR is designed to operate attachments including buckets, augers and other hydraulic tools.

Optional Cleaning Service

Prefer to return the machine without cleaning it? Add our Cleaning Service for $33 including GST.

We will take care of the standard post-hire cleaning of the machine, saving you the time and inconvenience of washing it down before return.

Multi-Day Hire Discounts

Planning a larger job? Our hire rates automatically reduce for consecutive multi-day bookings.

Simply select your required dates in the booking calendar to see live availability and the applicable discounted hire rate.

1-day hire: $198 incl. GST. Each additional consecutive day: $165 incl. GST.

Pickup or Local Delivery

Customer pickup is available from Peak Crossing.

The excavator is supplied on its plant trailer and requires a suitable tow vehicle with a 3.5-tonne towing capacity.

Local delivery and collection can also be arranged throughout surrounding areas, including Ipswich and the Scenic Rim, with delivery charges based on location.

Flexible Wet Weather Policy

If wet weather prevents you from completing your project, contact us.

Where the machine is not already committed to another customer, we may allow the hire period to be extended at no additional charge. Alternatively, the booking can be moved to another suitable date at no additional rebooking cost.

This gives customers greater flexibility when planning earthworks during unpredictable weather.

Frequently Asked Questions

What comes with the Caterpillar 301.7CR hire?
Standard hire includes the excavator, plant trailer, Bluetooth electric trailer braking system, tilt hitch and three buckets.

How do the trailer brakes work?
The plant trailer uses Bluetooth electric brakes that operate through a compatible smartphone app. Customers collecting the equipment will need a suitable smartphone and tow vehicle.

What towing capacity does my vehicle need?
Customer pickup requires a vehicle with a 3.5-tonne towing capacity.

How deep can the Caterpillar 301.7CR excavator dig?
Caterpillar specifies a maximum digging depth of approximately 2.35 metres with the standard stick.

Can I hire an auger with the excavator?
Yes. An auger drive is available with 200 mm, 300 mm and 450 mm auger bits for fencing, retaining walls, landscaping and similar projects.

Can you deliver the excavator?
Yes. Local delivery and collection can be arranged, with pricing based on the distance from Peak Crossing.

Can I hire the excavator for just one day?
Yes. Single-day hire is available, with discounted rate of $165 per day including GST applied automatically to consecutive multi-day hires.

What happens if it rains during my hire?
Our wet weather policy provides flexibility where conditions prevent the equipment being used. Subject to availability, the hire may be extended or moved to another suitable date without an additional rebooking charge.