Mini Excavator Ripper Attachment

Mini Excavator Ripper Attachment Hire

Need to break through hard ground before digging? Our Mini Excavator Ripper Attachment is available as an optional attachment for the Caterpillar 301.7CR Mini Excavator and is ideal for loosening compacted soil, clay, roots and other stubborn ground.

The ripper concentrates the excavator's force into a single point, helping break up difficult material before it is removed with a bucket. It is particularly useful for rural property works, landscaping, trench preparation, clearing roots and working in hard or compacted ground.

Hire Rate

$44 per day incl. GST

The ripper can be added to your Caterpillar 301.7CR Mini Excavator booking for the days it is required.

Ideal For

• Breaking up compacted soil and hard clay
• Loosening roots before excavation
• Preparing difficult ground for trenching
• Landscaping and property maintenance
• Rural and acreage earthworks
• Breaking material that is difficult to penetrate efficiently with a bucket alone

What’s Included

Hire includes:

• Mini Excavator Ripper Attachment
• Ready for use with our Caterpillar 301.7CR Mini Excavator

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the ripper attachment cost to hire?
The ripper attachment is $44 per day incl. GST.

What is a ripper attachment used for?
A ripper is designed to break up hard, compacted or difficult ground before excavation, including clay, roots and heavily compacted soil.

Can I add the ripper to my mini excavator hire?
Yes. The ripper is available as an optional attachment for our Caterpillar 301.7CR Mini Excavator.

Is the ripper better than a bucket for hard ground?
For very compacted material, the ripper can help loosen and fracture the ground first. The excavator bucket can then be used to remove the loosened material.

Can I hire it for only one day?
Yes. The ripper attachment can be hired from $44 for one day incl. GST.