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Excavators for Rent

United Rentals offers multiple sizes of excavators for rent, ranging from 18,000 pounds to 84,000 pounds, for multipurpose applications like digging, backfilling, clearing and trenching. Get these exclusive online rates by renting through our website or app.

For our full list of excavators, view the items below. For more information about excavators, visit our resource section.

Red, white and black Takeuchi Excavator with Zero Tail Swing
Cat Class Code
905-1005

18,000-19,000 lb. Excavator, Reduced Tail Swing

  • 18,000-19,000 lb. operating weight, depending on model
  • Maximum dig depth of 14 ft.
  • Reduced tail swing
  • 36 in. bucket with teeth
  • Uses: Ideal for light-duty earthmoving applications in smaller spaces
Orange and gray CASE 29,000-30,000 lb. Excavator
Cat Class Code
905-1015

30,000-31,000 lb. Excavator

  • 30,000-31,000 lb. operating weight, depending on model
  • Maximum dig depth of 15-19 ft., depending on model
  • 74-105 horsepower, depending on model
  • 36 in. bucket with teeth
  • Uses: Ideal for light-duty earthmoving applications
Yellow and black John Deere excavator
Cat Class Code
905-1032

30,000-33,000 lb. Excavator, Rubber Track

  • 30,000-33,000 lb. operating weight, depending on model
  • Maximum dig depth of 16-19 ft., depending on model
  • 101-115 horsepower, depending on model
  • 36 in. bucket with teeth
  • Uses: Ideal for medium-duty digging, trenching, backfilling, leveling and grading on unstable terrain
Yellow and gray KOBELCO 30,000-35,000 lb. Excavator, Zero Tail Swing
Cat Class Code
905-1035

30,000-33,000 lb. Excavator, Reduced Tail Swing

  • 30,000-33,000 lb. operating weight, depending on model
  • Maximum dig depth of 16-19 ft., depending on model
  • Reduced tail swing
  • 36 in. bucket with teeth
  • Uses: Ideal for medium-duty earthmoving applications in smaller spaces
Orange and gray CASE 29,000-38,000 lb. Excavator
Cat Class Code
905-1045

38,000-39,000 lb. Excavator

  • 38,000-39,000 lb. operating weight, depending on model
  • Maximum dig depth of 19-21 ft., depending on model
  • 112-127 horsepower
  • 36 in. bucket with teeth
  • Uses: Ideal for heavy-duty earthmoving applications
Yellow, gray and black JOHN DEERE 49,000-54,000 lb. Excavator
Cat Class Code
905-1060

48,000-52,000 lb. Excavator

  • 48,000-52,000 lb. operating weight, depending on model
  • Maximum dig depth of 21-23 ft., depending on model
  • 159-172 horsepower
  • 42 in. bucket with teeth
  • Uses: Ideal for heavy-duty earthmoving applications
Yellow and gray JOHN DEERE Excavator with Reduced Tail Swing
Cat Class Code
905-1080

56,000-60,000 lb. Excavator, Reduced Tail Swing

  • 56,000-60,000 lb. operating weight, depending on model
  • Maximum dig depth of 19-21 ft., depending on model
  • Reduced tail swing
  • 48 in. bucket with teeth
  • Uses: Ideal for heavy-duty earthmoving applications in smaller spaces
Yellow and gray JOHNDEERE 67,000-68,000 lb. Excavator
Cat Class Code
905-1135

68,000-69,000 lb. Excavator

  • 68,000-69,000 lb. operating weight, depending on model
  • Maximum dig depth of 23-26 ft., depending on model
  • 223-252 horsepower, depending on model
  • 48 in. bucket with teeth
  • Uses: Ideal for heavy-duty earthmoving applications
Yellow and black KOBELCO 62,000-63,000 lb. Long-Reach Excavator
Cat Class Code
905-1145

62,000-63,000 lb. Long-Reach Excavator

  • 62,000-63,000 lb. operating weight, depending on model
  • Maximum dig depth of 47-48 ft., depending on model
  • Long-reach setup with extended arm and boom
  • 60 in. smooth bucket
  • Uses: Ideal for digging, trenching, backfilling, leveling and grading in hard-to-reach areas like trenches or ponds
Orange and gray KOBELCO 71,000-84,000 lb. Excavator
Cat Class Code
905-1150

78,000-84,000 lb. Excavator

  • 78,000-84,000 lb. operating weight, depending on model
  • Maximum dig depth of 26-27 ft., depending on model
  • 268-271 horsepower, depending on model
  • 54 in. bucket with teeth
  • Uses: Ideal for heavy-duty earthmoving applications
Orange Hitachi excavator
Cat Class Code
905-1152

78,000-79,000 lb. Excavator, Reduced Tail Swing

  • 78,000-79,000 lb. operating weight, depending on model
  • Maximum dig depth of 24-26 ft., depending on model
  • Reduced tail swing
  • 54 in. bucket with teeth
  • Uses: Ideal for heavy-duty earthmoving applications in smaller spaces
Resources

FAQs About Excavators

Excavators — also called trackhoes — are some of the largest pieces of equipment used in construction. Excavators can do heavy-duty clearing, loading, digging and trenching. This large excavation equipment is ideal for large-scale residential and commercial construction, road improvement and building, mining and more. With 360-degree swing rotation, our durable trackhoe rentals are ideal for muddy terrain and can handle your site’s needs efficiently. Whether you’re renting a small trackhoe for a landscaping project or operating a 40,000-pound machine on a jobsite, you may need a refresher on how to operate an excavator. This Project Uptime article outlines the controls and the basics of how to drive and park an excavator or mini excavator and use it to dig and backfill. If you’re looking for excavator rentals or other earthmoving equipment, we have the equipment to get the job done.

Learn more about excavators in our FAQ section below.

Is an excavator the same as a digger?

Excavators are sometimes called diggers because they primarily dig or excavate material from the ground. This process involves using their bucket attachment, which is connected to a hydraulic arm, to scoop up and remove soil, rocks or other materials. The term digger derives from this action, emphasizing the machine’s primary purpose in various construction, mining and earthmoving projects. Both terms, excavator and digger, are used interchangeably to describe this versatile piece of heavy equipment.

What size excavator should I use?

The appropriate size excavator for your project depends on several factors, including the scope of the work, the type of material being excavated, space constraints and budget. United Rentals offers a range of sizes, including mini or compact, mid-sized and large-sized excavators. Check out our Project Uptime article, What Is an Excavator? Different Types and How They’re Used. To determine the most suitable excavator size for your specific project, contact one of our equipment rental experts to help you find the best choice for the job.

What are the types of excavation?

Excavators are used for many jobs, including trench excavation, cutting and filling embankments, basement excavation, and dredging and excavating various materials like rock, silt, topsoil and muck. To learn more about the difference between excavation and trenching, check out our Project Uptime article.

 

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