Plant Hire & Excavation in Bangalow

Wilsons Excavations & Plant Hire provides a wide range of excavation and equipment hire services for Bangalow and its surrounding areas, including Possum Creek and Binna Burra. Contact us to confirm if we service your specific location.

Modern equipment ensures greater efficiency, safety, and precision during excavation projects. Advanced technology reduces downtime, increases fuel efficiency, and provides better performance in challenging conditions. Features like GPS systems and automated controls enhance accuracy, especially for grading and levelling tasks. Using up-to-date machinery also reduces the risk of breakdowns, ensuring the project remains on schedule. For clients, modern equipment means improved outcomes, with tasks completed faster and to a higher standard.

To prepare for plant hire, ensure the site is clear of obstacles like vehicles, debris, and landscaping elements. Mark any underground utilities, such as water, gas, or electrical lines, to avoid accidental damage. Provide access for machinery and check that ground conditions can support heavy equipment. If hiring with operators (wet hire), brief them on your project goals. For dry hire, ensure you or your team are trained and licensed to operate the rented equipment safely.

Excavators and backhoes are both versatile earthmoving machines, but they have distinct differences. Excavators are larger and more powerful, designed for heavy-duty tasks like digging, demolition, and site clearing. They rotate 360 degrees and can handle various attachments. Backhoes are smaller and feature a dual-purpose design with a loader at the front and a digging bucket at the back. They are ideal for smaller projects, combining digging, loading, and light grading in one machine. The choice depends on the project’s size and complexity.