Free deliveryKubota U17-3 Mini Excavator
1.7 tonneCompact, agile and ideal for tight residential sites. Free delivery & pick-up across Christchurch.
Full day$224 +GST / day · Free delivery & pick-up
Half day$135 +GST · $60 delivery & pick-up
Hornby, ChristchurchEarthmoving gear,
Earthmoving gear,
dropped to your door.
Locally owned mini-excavator and plate compactor hire across Christchurch. Free delivery and pick-up on our 1.7 tonne Kubota U17-3 — book it, dig it, done.
- Daily rate
- $224+GST
- Delivery
- Free*
- Local
- Hornby
Featured
Kubota U17-3 + free drop-off
Same-day bookings welcome around Christchurch.
Pricing
Straightforward rates.
Daily and half-day hire available. Operator available at $40/hr. All prices +GST.
Need an operator?
Hire Brendon to operate the machine for you — experienced, efficient, and local.
$40
per hour +GST
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Isuzu Elf Tip Truck
Tipper deckCart soil, gravel or demo waste. Pair with the excavator for a complete dig-and-dump job.
Full day$120 +GST / day · $0.50 per km travelled
Half day$70 +GST · $0.50 per km travelled
Mikasa Plate Compactor
73 kgLight-duty compaction for paths, paving prep and small base work.
Full day$60 +GST / day
Half day$40 +GST
Mikasa Plate Compactor
306 kgHeavy-duty reversible plate for driveways, sub-base and serious compaction.
Full day$130 +GST / day
Half day$90 +GST
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Rock Breaker Attachment
U17-3 fitHydraulic breaker for concrete, rock and stubborn foundations.
Full day$90 +GST / day
Half day$60 +GST
Auger Drive Attachment
U17-3 fitClean post and pile holes for fencing, decks and foundations. 250mm, 300mm & 450mm bits available.
Full day$90 +GST / day · 250mm, 300mm, 450mm bits
Half day$60 +GST · 250mm, 300mm, 450mm bits
Auger Bits (250 / 300 / 450mm)
Auger drive fitThree bit sizes — 250mm, 300mm and 450mm — supplied at no extra cost with every auger drive hire.
Full dayIncluded with auger drive hire
Half dayIncluded with auger drive hire
Auger Extension
Auger drive fitAdds extra reach for deeper post and pile holes. Day rate only — no half-day hire.
Full day$40 +GST / day
Half day— day rate only
Leveling Bar
U17-3 fitGrade and level driveways, pads and yards in a fraction of the time. Day rate only.
Full day$40 +GST / day
Half day— day rate only
About GMH Hire
Local. Honest. On time.
GMH Hire is run by Brendon Harrington out of Hornby, Christchurch. We're a small local outfit focused on giving DIYers, landscapers and builders straightforward, reliable access to the right gear — without the runaround of the big yards.
The Kubota U17-3 mini excavator is our flagship — and we deliver and pick it up for free anywhere around Christchurch. Pair it with our breakers, augers or the Isuzu tip truck to take care of the whole job.
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Free delivery & pick-up
On the Kubota U17-3 across Christchurch.
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Well-maintained gear
Every machine checked between hires.
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Local know-how
Friendly advice from someone who's used the gear.
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Flexible bookings
Daily, half-day, weekend and weekly rates available.
Get in touch
Ready to dig in?
Call, text or email Brendon to check availability and book. Same-day hires welcome when the gear is free.