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Do you need a license to operate a Bobcat, Skid Steer Loader or Positrack?

Bobcats, Skid Steer Loaders and Positracks are a highly versatile earthmoving machine that are available in a range of different sizes. Primarily used for digging, loading trucks and shifting materials around site, skid steer loaders also have a large range of attachments that can perform a wide variety of jobs around the worksite. In this article we will have a look into the operation of a skid steer and the associated license requirements. The short answer to whether you need a license or not,...

How to change a Mini Excavator Bucket

Mini excavators are one of your best mates when it comes to Construction and DIY home projects such as landscaping, retaining walls, driveways, digging for pool, and lots more. Our mini excavators usually come with a 900mm Mud Bucket, 300mm and 450mm Digging Bucket and Single Ripper that you can interchange while using the machine. In this post, we’ll be sharing 5 basic how-to steps in removing and changing mini excavator buckets on your own....

How to change attachments on your Bobcat, Skid Steer or Positrack Loader

Knowing how to change bobcat, skid steer or positrack attachments is essential for anyone looking to maximise the use of their machine or the hire of machinery. Skid steer loaders are a powerful piece of machinery, making them a perfect option for use with a range of attachments such as augers, trenchers, stick rakes and more. If you are like us, we are always trying to become safer and more efficient and we hope this article helps....

Things To Consider When You Dry Hire Machinery

Construction projects are often complex tasks requiring specialised machinery and skilled operators. There is a number of factors that have an affect on this and make every project different. Then there is also the need to manage the project timeline efficiently and to schedule, so everything is completed in a timely manner. But it’s also necessary to maximise equipment and resources efficiently.  This isn’t always an easy task, worksites are continually changing, with constant movement...

Smooth Drum vs Padfoot Rollers; What is the difference?

They are most commonly used for preparing an area for paving, roadways or asphalting. Compacting the soil with a roller, will insure your surface area will be free from imperfections and uneven ground, ready for new construction works or roadways. They create load-bearing subgrade soil by strengthening it through compaction, so that it can support heavy loads If you need to hire a roller, one of the first things you need to consider is whether your project requires a smooth drum roller...

Learn More About Our Trench Diggers

Trenchers are like an excavator as they serve the same purpose of breaking soil and rock and removing it from the ground. However, unlike excavators trenchers can remove the soil in a continuous movement, stock piling the spoil to one side. Often used to dig continuous trenches for pipes and conduit or cutting through rocks, there are various sizes and types of trenchers, allowing them to accommodate many different project requirements and soil types. Trenching is a method of digging that i...

Post Hole Digger & Auger Hire

Adding an auger to an excavator or bobcat is essential for making light work of digging post holes for retaining walls or fences, decks or footings for other structures. Mini excavators are one of the most maneuverable pieces of equipment, making them the perfect option to use with various attachments such as augers. At OnTrak Rentals we have a large range of Digga auger drives and mounts to fit our machinery or for use on your own machine. We also have a range of augers and extensions as listed...

Learn more about Western Victoria's Bobcat Dry Hire Specialists

OnTrak Rentals is a customer focused earthmoving and access equipment rental company. We specialise in offering short and long-term hire of reliable current model machinery including bobcats, skid steer loaders, positracks and attachments from our depot in Stawell to all areas throughout Western Victoria. Our hire fleet includes a range of quality current model low hour bobcats, positrack loaders and attachments from well known manufacturers such as Bobcat, Caterpillar, Digga and ...

Learn more about Western Victoria's Excavator Dry Hire Specialists

OnTrak Rentals is a customer focused earthmoving and access equipment rental company. We specialise in offering short and long-term hire of reliable current model excavators and attachments from our depot in Stawell to all areas throughout Western Victoria. Our hire fleet includes a range of quality current model low hour excavators and attachments from well known manufacturers such as Bobcat, Caterpillar, Digga, Komatsu and Kubota to name a few. Some of the machines currently in our fleet ...

Mini Excavator Hire From OnTrak Rentals!

Our 2T Mini Excavators have a variable track width of 990mm - 1390mm, they are also reduced swing excavators - which removes the risk of hitting nearby objects. This makes it the ideal piece of equipment for tight space residential and commercial projects. Our mini excavators have a large range of features and come with either a dual locking quick hitch or half hitch, stick steer, full joystick controls, 900mm mud bucket, 300mm & 450mm digging buckets, single ripper, best in class stability and ...

Positrack Loader Hire From OnTrak Rentals

Our Kubota Positrack Loader comes with a fully enclosed pressurized cabin for superior all day comfort on the job. The spacious, comfortable airconditioned cabin also includes low effort joystick controls for reduced operator fatigue. The Kubota SVL75-2 comes with the following features... 75hp engine4 in 1 bucket with cutting edgeAirconditioned CabinFull Pilot ControlsSelf Levelling Bucket and Float For Grading1043kg Lift CapacityFull Civil Spec which includes - UHF, Reverse Camera, E-Stop...

Rough Terrain Scissor Lift Hire

The Snorkel S2755RT narrow scissor lift is designed to be ultra-compact for outdoor work in confined spaces. Designed to deliver excellent off-road performance, this diesel-powered rough terrain scissor lift tackles all types of terrains with ease. Equipped with hydraulic outriggers as standard, the S2755RT features automatic leveling on uneven ground. Also designed with narrow dimensions, the scissor lift is easily towed on a trailer by a car or commercial vehicle between jobs. Standa...

Did you know we hire compaction equipment and rollers?

Our Bomag 3T Double Drum Roller comes with the following features, to make your project easier... Double Smooth Drums1000mm Drum WidthDual FrequencyWater SpraysFolding ROPSBeacon & Motion AlarmFull Civil Spec Available with a trailer (subject to availability) or we can arrange delivery to your site!Hire prices for our rollers start at $245.00 day including GST, with special weekly and weekend rates available...

Ground Protection Mats from OnTrak Rentals

Hire our VERSADECK ground protection mats to protect sensitive surfaces, and also provide access and traction over sand, mud, and other soft sites. Our ground protection mats (also commonly known as bog mats or track mats) may be used to create temporary roadways for vehicles, large work pads for drilling or administrative compounds, as well as portable flooring and other industrial applications. Some features of our bog mats are as follows... Safety yellow colour6 handle holes for easy han...

Attachment Hire from OnTrak Rentals

Hiring an Excavator or Skid Steer Attachment is often more cost effective than buying one. At OnTrak Rentals we have a range of the following attachments available for short and long term hire with our machines or to go on yours... AugersHydraulic GrapplesTrenchersRippersPallet ForksSmudge Bars6 in 1 Dozer BladesTilting BucketsRock BreakersMulchers & MowersCompactors If you're looking for something not listed here, please do not hesitate to give us a call and we'll see what we can arrange for yo...

Do you need a license to operate an excavator?

It's difficult to beat the effectiveness of an excavator with their myriad of attachments and versatility for a large range of tasks. You’ve probably considered working in excavation or thought of hiring a machine for your own DIY home projects, but what are the requirements to operate an excavator? Perhaps you have already read our guide on things to consider when hiring an excavator and are ready to take the next step? For typical excavator work, instead of having a license that you need to ...

How to Operate a Skid Steer Loader

Knowing how to drive and operate a skid steer loader automatically makes you a valuable addition to any construction, demolition, landscaping, or warehouse team. Why? Skid steer loader operators help teams make short work of not only hauling materials, but with the right attachments, skid steers can also lift pallets, dig, grade, trench, and much more. So, buckle in and learn how to operate a skid steer loader, step by step, in under 5 minutes....

Skid Steers vs Positracks - Everything you need to know!

The main difference between the compact tracked loaders or positracks and skid steer loaders is that one has tracks and the other has wheels. They can both feature radial or vertical lift configurations, and can carry out a wide range of jobs, whether it be digging, lifting pallets, landscaping, trenching and more. With the different undercarriages, operators are then faced with multiple factors to consider, including cost, weight, maneuverability and application. Generally, skid steer loaders a...

How much do excavation services cost?

In Australia, residents and businesses use various excavation methods to prepare the ground for crops, farms, plumbing and septic systems, basements, roadways, and pathways. You may also require excavation if you're landscaping, building retaining walls, constructing a pool, building on a sloping block, upgrading your house, and for other construction projects. However, excavation projects frequently need the use of heavy machinery such as bulldozers, excavators, dump trucks, rollers and loaders...

Dry Hire vs Wet Hire - what's the difference and the benefits?

Wet hire includes machinery and an operator, whilst dry hire provides the machinery only for you to operate yourself. ...

Things to consider when hiring an excavator

Excavators, also known as diggers, are one of the most popular pieces of equipment utilised in both the mining and construction industry. These versatile pieces of machinery consist of a boom, bucket, dipper, and cab which sits on a rotating platform. The platform is mounted on an undercarriage with either wheels or tracks. Excavators come in various types and sizes, and each excavator can be utilised on different kinds of jobs.There a various types of excavators available, some of which we...

How to use a mini excavator and post hole auger

Adding an auger to a mini excavator is essential for making light work of digging post holes for retaining walls or fences, decks or footings for other structures. Mini excavators are one of the most maneuverable pieces of equipment, making them the perfect option to use with various attachments such as augers. Here is a few tips for fitting the auger drive and auger to the mini excavator... Lay the auger drive down with hose faces away from youRemove the bucket from the excavator if fittedHook ...

Need to hire compaction equipment?

Width 460mmWeight 80kgCompaction depth – up to 300mmCentrifugal force – 1.98 t (19.8kn)Travel speed – up to 28m/minEasy start Honda Motor Hire prices for our plate compactors start at $65.00 day including GST, with special weekly and weekend rates available...

New! - Digga Bigfoot Trencher Attachment

Hire our new Digga Bigfoot chain trencher to make your job easier. This Digga Bigfoot trencher is capable of trenching down to 900mm deep and 150mm wide and comes with a combination chain. Available to hire with our skid steer loader or just the attachment to use on your skiddie. As usual we have short and long term hire options available, give us a call today to discuss this one further and always remember to www.1100.com.au before you dig!...

Do you need a trench digger?

You could get out a shovel and crowbar and risk breaking your back digging through tough ground all day, or you could hire a trench digger or a machine with a trencher attachment and make light work of the job. Trenchers are versatile machines and attachments that can be used to prepare foundations, dig drainage lines, dig trenches for pipes and cables or even be used for landscaping and sprinkler installation....