Kubota U10-5 1.2 Tonne Excavator Hire
Dry Hire the Ultra-Compact Kubota U10-5 Across Perth
Secure this high-performance, ultra-compact micro digger for your tightest excavation jobs today.
- Adjustable Tracks: Hydraulically retracts down to 750mm width for narrow gates.
- Zero Tail Swing: Total overhang protection prevents accidental structural boundary damage.
- Foldable ROPS: Lowers easily to clear standard doorways and low ceilings.
Description
The Kubota U10-5 is an ultra-compact micro digger engineered specifically for ultra-tight access residential projects, indoor renovations, and restricted utility corridor work. Featuring a zero tail swing design and a highly versatile hydraulic track frame that retracts from 990mm down to just 750mm, this nimble machine navigates tight garden gates, standard side passages, and internal doorways with absolute ease. It serves as the foundational entry model within the parent excavator hire near me fleet, delivering surprising hydraulic breakout power while riding on durable rubber tracks that protect finished domestic pavements and landscaping surfaces.
To maximise versatility on residential and utility jobsites, the Kubota U10-5 can be fitted with specialised trenching buckets, general purpose digging buckets, and high-efficiency augers. These attachment hire choices enable single-operator crews to swiftly execute precision trenching, post-hole boring, and retaining wall footings without manual labour. If your project calls for slightly more weight and reach, you might also consider evaluating the adjacent Takeuchi TB216 1.6T Excavator or the Kubota U27-4 2.7T Excavator to match your exact site depth requirements.
Specification
| Feature | Specification |
| Operating Weight | 1125kg |
| Length | 2980mm |
| Width | 750mm (retracted) / 990mm (extended) |
| Height | 2230mm |
| Max Digging Depth | 1800mm |
| Max Dumping Height | 2210mm |
| Rated Lifting Capacity | $$TO CONFIRM$$ |
| Travel Speed (Low/High) | 2.0 / 4.0 km/h |
| Engine Power | 10.3 HP |
| Quick Hitch Pin Size | $$TO CONFIRM$$ |
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Miniquip operates its own dedicated fleet of tilt-tray trucks and heavy transport trailers, ensuring your hire equipment arrives on site safely, on time, and ready to work. Operating directly out of our central facility at 14 Roos Avenue, Forrestdale, we provide comprehensive transport logistics across metropolitan Perth and regional Western Australia.
- Flexible Delivery Windows: To fit around your site schedule, we offer early morning drop-offs before site start times as well as late afternoon deliveries so your machinery is staged and ready for the next day.
- Rapid Metro Mobilisation: With our in-house transport fleet, we frequently accommodate same-day delivery requests across the Perth metro area.
- Depot Self-Collection: Prefer to haul it yourself? Self-collection is available directly from our Forrestdale yard during operating hours. Ensure your vehicle or trailer meets the required towing and payload capacities for the machine.
When you dry hire from Miniquip, you get complete backing from an experienced Western Australian team with over 35 years in compact earthmoving. Every machine in our modern fleet undergoes rigorous mechanical checks, hydraulic testing, and thorough cleaning in our Forrestdale workshop before dispatch.
- Direct Office Line: Call 1300 222 558 (or (08) 9434 9800) to speak directly with our Perth hire team.
- Technical & Operational Guidance: Need advice on machine operation, flow controls, or attachment matching? Our knowledgeable service team is on hand to guide your operators.
- On-Site Field Service: In the unlikely event of an operational issue, our mobile field service technicians are equipped to respond rapidly to minimise downtime on your project.
- General Enquiries: Email project details or hire requests to [email protected] for quick turnaround quotes.
1. How quickly can I get equipment delivered to my job site?
We manage our own dedicated transport fleet, allowing us to offer flexible, fast turnaround times. In many cases across metropolitan Perth, we can arrange same-day delivery. We also schedule early morning drop-offs so your crew can hit the ground running at first light. Contact our team on 1300 222 558 to confirm immediate machinery availability.
2. Why should I choose dry hire over wet hire for my project?
Dry hire gives you total control over your project timeline, site safety, and budget. You operate the machinery using your own qualified team without paying high hourly rates for outsourced operators. Miniquip specialises exclusively in dry hire, providing late-model, workshop-tested equipment on flexible daily, weekly, or long-term rates.
3. What happens if I need to extend my hire period or return early?
We understand civil and construction project timelines change due to weather or scope shifts. Extending your hire is as simple as calling or emailing our team before your scheduled completion date. If your project finishes early, simply contact us to arrange prompt site pickup or yard return.
4. How do I book machinery, and what information do I need to provide?
Booking is straightforward. You can request a quote online or speak directly with our Perth booking team on 1300 222 558. All we need is your site location, preferred delivery date and time, expected hire duration, and machinery requirements. We will provide an itemised, competitive quote with no hidden extras.
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Why the Kubota U10-5 Works for Your Site
The Kubota U10-5 is built for the tightest jobsites in Perth. With its adjustable undercarriage and folding ROPS frame, it walks straight through a standard garden gate or doorway without a fuss. The zero tail swing design means you can work right up against fences and walls with total confidence, eliminating the risk of costly damage in restricted residential or utility areas.
Why Choose Miniquip for Your Dry Hire
At Miniquip, we keep things straightforward. We provide reliable, late-model machinery maintained to the highest standards, so you can get on with the job without the headache of breakdowns. As dry hire specialists, we give you the flexibility to manage your own project costs. Whether you want to pick up from our Forrestdale depot or have us deliver to your site across the Perth metro area, we make sure you have the gear you need, when you need it.
Ready to get moving?
Ready to tackle your next tight-access job? Speak to the team at Miniquip today to get a competitive quote. Whether you’re collecting from our Forrestdale depot or need prompt delivery to your site, we’ll help you get moving fast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Excavator rental rates vary depending on the total duration of your project. Miniquip offers competitive, flexible dry hire price tiers across daily, weekly, and extended monthly hire arrangements. For a transparent, upfront quote tailored precisely to your schedule, contact our Forrestdale team at 1300 222 558 or submit an enquiry via our contact us page.
Yes, Miniquip operates our own rapid delivery fleet of specialised transport trucks and trailers directly out of our main depot at 14 Roos Avenue, Forrestdale. We provide prompt, reliable equipment delivery to residential and commercial worksites throughout the entire Perth metropolitan region and surrounding regional Western Australia areas.
Yes. The Kubota U10-5 is explicitly designed for narrow-access environments. Its hydraulic track width adjustment system allows the operator to retract the tracks down to a narrow 750mm, enabling it to walk cleanly through standard pedestrian garden gates, side passages, and internal doorways.
With an operating weight of 1,125kg, this 1.2 tonne machine can be safely loaded and towed behind most standard passenger utilities and commercial vehicles equipped with a compliant, rated tow bar and trailer system. Please verify your vehicle’s legal towing capacity or consult our hire staff via our contact us portal to confirm transport configurations.
No formal commercial operating licence is required to hire a 1.2 tonne excavator for private use or standard residential worksites. Miniquip provides a comprehensive machine handover upon collection or delivery, ensuring your designated operators understand all controls and safety parameters before operations begin.
Why Hire From Miniquip
Reliable Machinery
Competitive Rates
200+ Assets Ready
