Plant Hire & Excavation in Byron Bay

Wilsons Excavations & Plant Hire provides a wide range of excavation and equipment hire services for Byron Bay and its surrounding areas, including Skinners Shoot and Ewingsdale. Contact us to confirm if we service your specific location.

Dry hire allows you to rent equipment without an operator, making it a cost-effective option for those with the necessary skills or a qualified team. It offers greater flexibility and control over the project, as you can use the equipment as needed without scheduling an external operator. Dry hire is ideal for long-term projects where expertise is already available on-site.

Costs depend on the type of machinery, duration of hire, and whether wet or dry hire is selected. Delivery fees, fuel, and additional attachments like augers or rock breakers can also influence pricing. Long-term hires may come with discounts, while short-term needs may incur higher daily rates. Requesting a detailed quote ensures transparency in costs.

Excavators play a vital role in construction, handling tasks like digging foundations, trenching, grading, and land clearing. Their versatility comes from attachments like buckets, breakers, and augers, enabling them to perform multiple functions. They are used for small-scale projects, such as residential landscaping, and large-scale developments, like commercial or civil works. Excavators improve efficiency by speeding up processes that would otherwise take much longer manually. They also ensure accuracy and safety, minimising risks to nearby structures and underground utilities.