Plant Hire

At Big Chief Hire, we specialise in providing a diverse range of top-quality, compliant equipment to meet the demands of any project. Whether you need heavy-duty trucks, earthmoving machinery, or specialised equipment, we offer hire solutions tailored to your needs.

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Hitachi Excavator ZX135US-5
MODEL NO.: ZX135US-5
Hitachi’s improved short tail-swing ZX135US-5 delivers on five key levels: performance, productivity, comfort, durability and reliability. It provides fleet owners with a high-quality, efficient machine that can work effectively, even in challenging conditions. 
Hitachi Excavator ZX85U-5
MODEL NO.: ZX85U-5
The compact Hitachi ZX85USB-7 perfect for confined areas such as residential or congested area, delivers the power, smoothness, and ease of operation characteristic of larger excavators.
Hitachi Excavator ZX55U-5A
MODEL NO.: ZX55U-5A
The Hitachi ZAXIS55U-5 is the second largest machine in the mini excavator range. It has excellent controllability, short rear-end swing design allows for safe, confident operation in tight work areas. 
Hitachi Excavator ZX38U-5A
MODEL NO.: ZX38U-5A
Hitachi’s mini excavator ZX38U-5 has been designed to provide an outstanding level of performance on any job site. Like all ZAXIS models, the ZX38U-5 mini excavator has been designed to deliver high productivity, reduced fuel and running costs. Suitable for working on such projects as construction, earthmoving and roadworks, particularly where space is limited.  ENQUIRE […]
Hitachi Excavator ZX17U-5
MODEL NO.: ZX17U-5
The smallest in the mini excavator range, Hitachi’s ZAXIS17U-5, is the epitome of agile, efficient production on account of its compact size and phenomenal power. Operator comfort and high performance of this Hitachi mini excavator, makes it unbeatable in price and performance. 
Kobelco Excavator SK500XDLC
MODEL NO.: SK500XDLC
Designed for the most extreme work environments, the SK500XDLC is purpose-built with a robust machine body and substantial additional reinforcements to all key areas of stress and wear across the boom, arm, underbody and undercarriage.
Kobelco Excavator SK235SR
MODEL NO.: SK235SR
Introducing Kobelco’s powerful new ultra-compact 23-tonne range, featuring the cutting-edge Series 7 cabin for unrivalled ergonomics and operator comfort.
Kobelco Excavator SK225SR
MODEL NO.: SK225SR
Introducing Kobelco’s powerful new ultra-compact 23-tonne range, featuring the cutting-edge Series 7 cabin for unrivalled ergonomics and operator comfort.
Kobelco Excavator SK135SR
MODEL NO.: SK135SR
The SK135SR-7 offers superior performance, greater efficiency and productivity with increased power and speed. This new model features a 10″ colour monitor with jog-dial operation and an eagle-eye camera for 270-degree vision.
Kobelco Excavator SK35SR
MODEL NO.: SK35SR
The new Kobelco SK35SR-7 mini excavator delivers superior performance thanks to its increased engine output (from 18 to 19kW).
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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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Do I need to take out my own insurance hire equipment?

We recommend you take out two forms of cover: hired in plant insurance plus public liability insurance.

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Do you offer wet hire services i.e. supply drivers and plant operators with your trucks and machinery?

Our wet hire service is currently only available in South Australia. We have fully qualified and licensed drivers and operators for our tandems, trucks and trailers, semi-tippers, graders, loaders and excavators.

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What identification do I need to show to hire equipment?

If you don’t have a 30-day business account, you’ll need to please provide:

  • a driver’s license showing your current residential address;
  • a contact telephone number; and
  • credit card details to pay the security deposit on your booking
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Can you deliver equipment or do I need to arrange collection?

We can facilitate both. We can help you arrange delivery of your machinery to the site using our trusted team of suppliers. The cost to transport equipment depends on how big it is and where you need it delivered to.

Please speak with our friendly team for a cost estimate. Alternatively, you can arrange collection from one of our depots using your preferred transport provider.

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Is my 30-day account limited to the state where I first arrange hire?

No. You can hire equipment from any one of our depots in Victoria, Queensland and South Australia.

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Do I need to clean and refuel the equipment before I return it to the depot?

Yes. We ask that all equipment be returned in the same condition it left our depot in. This means making sure the machinery is clean and re-fuelled with diesel. Cleaning and refuelling charges apply (where applicable) to equipment returned in poor condition.

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Do you hire equipment out on weekends?

Yes. We’re open on Saturdays. If you only need to hire equipment for one day (e.g. Saturday), you’ll pay a daily fee instead of the full weekend rate provided the machinery isn’t used the following day. Our depots are closed on Sundays so please return equipment first thing Monday morning.

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What happens if there’s an equipment failure on the job?

Please call us on 1800 424 424 and ask to speak with our Service team. We have in-house service technicians and a team of trusted suppliers we can call on to get our trucks and machinery working again.

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