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SKID STEERS/ BOBCAT

Carnegie Rental provides reliable and affordable bobcat hire in Melbourne. Offering an extensive range, our bobcat loaders are powerful machines ideal for moving sand, dirt, gravel and other landscaping and earthmoving applications.

High quality and heavy duty, our bobcats feature efficient operating systems, ease of use and comfort while ensuring excellent performance. They also come with industry standard safety features.

The Takeuchi TL6R Compact Track Loader, available for rental and hire, is the ultimate tool for efficiency and versatility on any job site.

Full Day: 
$440 (plus fuel)
Week: 
$1500 (plus fuel)
Weekend Special: 
$440 (weekend only)
   
 

SAFETY EQUIPMENT LEGENDS

  • gloves
  • goggles
  • helmet

TRANSPORT NEEDED

  • helmet

FAQ

Q1.How much does it cost to rent a bobcat/skid steer?

A. The cost of rental/hire for most bobcats/ skid steers within Australia can range between $260- $500 over a 24-hour hire period, depending on the machine quality, size and rental service.

Q2. How much does it cost to have someone operate a mini loader/ dingo?

A. Generally earthmoving specialists will charge a minimum of $600, and jobs can increase past $10,000 depending on the job size and difficulty.

Q3. Do I need a license for a mini bobcat/ skid steer?

A.According to Worksafe (23/10/18), a certificate is no longer required to operate an earth moving or particular crane (EPC) occupational class of machinery; meaning that anyone from the public is welcome to come and use our entire range of excavatorsmini loaderstrenchers and bobcats, without needing licensing.

Q4. What does a bobcat/ skid steer do?

A. A bobcat/ skid steer is a hydraulic construction/ digging machine that consists of a boom arm-mounted bucket, attached to a rotating cabin above driving tracks. It is used primarily for digging wide trenches, and holes and general earth moving. Excavators are preferred when a wide range of motion is needed. For a smaller machine designed to move earth, a mini loader is recommended.

Q5. How to use a bobcat/ skid steer?

A. (Please refer to the linked video) A mini loader uses a simple system of joysticks and handles to drive and operate its tracks, arms, and attachments. The skills required to operate one can easily be learned within 10 minutes use.
Skid Steer/ Posi Track Loader (1600mm width) - Tracked
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Introducing the Sleeper Grabber, the time-saving solution for lifting and installing concrete sleepers.

Full Day: 
$70
Week: 
$200
Weekend Special: 
$70 (weekend only)
   
 

SAFETY EQUIPMENT LEGENDS

FREE VIDEO

Sleeper Grabber Attachment
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This mini skid steer (proprietarily known as a bobcat) is run off of a diesel engine, with four-wheel drive control.

Full Day: 
$280
Week: 
$900
Weekend Special: 
$280 (weekend only)
   
 

SAFETY EQUIPMENT LEGENDS

FAQ

Q1.How much does it cost to rent a bobcat/skid steer?

A. The cost of rental/hire for most bobcats/ skid steers within Australia can range between $260- $500 over a 24-hour hire period, depending on the machine quality, size and rental service.

Q2. How much does it cost to have someone operate a mini loader/ dingo?

A. Generally earthmoving specialists will charge a minimum of $600, and jobs can increase past $10,000 dollars depending on the job size and difficulty.

Q3. Do I need a license for a mini bobcat/ skid steer?

A.According to Worksafe (23/10/18), a certificate is no longer required to operate an earth moving or particular crane (EPC) occupational class of machinery; meaning that anyone from the public is welcome to come and use our entire range of excavatorsmini loaderstrenchers and bobcats, without needing licensing.

Q4. What does a bobcat/ skid steer do?

A. A bobcat/ skid steer is a hydraulic construction/ digging machine that consists of a boom arm-mounted bucket, attached to a rotating cabin above driving tracks. It is used primarily for digging wide trenches, holes and general earth moving. Excavators are preferred when a wide range of motion is needed. For a smaller machine designed to move the earth, a mini loader is recommended.

Q5. How to use a bobcat/ skid steer?

A. (Please refer to the linked video) An mini loader uses a simple system of joysticks and handles to both drive and operates its tracks, arms, and attachments. The skills required to operate one can easily be learned within 10 minutes of use.

FREE VIDEO

Skid steer/ Bobcat (900-1100mm width)
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This diesel-fueled, four-wheel-drive Skid Steer loader (Proprietarily know as a bobcat) is perfect for earthmoving, gardening, spreading and site tidy up.

Full Day: 
$300 (plus fuel)
Week: 
$1200 (plus fuel)
Weekend Special: 
$300 (weekend only)
   
 

SAFETY EQUIPMENT LEGENDS

FAQ

Q1.How much does it cost to rent a bobcat/skid steer?

A. The cost of rental/hire for most bobcats/ skid steers within Australia can range between $260- $500 over a 24-hour hire period, depending on the machine quality, size and rental service.

Q2. How much does it cost to have someone operate a mini loader/ dingo?

A. Generally earthmoving specialists will charge a minimum of $600, and jobs can increase past $10,000 dollars depending on the job size and difficulty.

Q3. Do I need a license for a mini bobcat/ skid steer?

A.According to Worksafe (23/10/18), a certificate is no longer required to operate an earth moving or particular crane (EPC) occupational class of machinery; meaning that anyone from the public is welcome to come and use our entire range of excavatorsmini loaderstrenchers and bobcats, without needing licensing.

Q4. What does a bobcat/ skid steer do?

A. A bobcat/ skid steer is a hydraulic construction/ digging machine that consists of a boom arm-mounted bucket, attached to a rotating cabin above driving tracks. It is used primarily for digging wide trenches, holes and general earth moving. Excavators are preferred when a wide range of motion is needed. For a smaller machine designed to move the earth, a mini loader is recommended.

Q5. How to use a bobcat/ skid steer?

A. (Please refer to the linked video) An mini loader uses a simple system of joysticks and handles to both drive and operates its tracks, arms, and attachments. The skills required to operate one can easily be learned within 10 minutes of use.

FREE VIDEO

Skid Steer/ Bob Cat (1200mm width)
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This 46hp diesel-fueled, four-wheel-drive Skid Steer loader (Proprietarily known as a bobcat) is perfect for earthmoving, gardening, spreading and site tidy-

Full Day: 
$380 (plus fuel)
Week: 
$1450 (plus fuel)
Weekend Special: 
$380 (weekend only)
   
 

SAFETY EQUIPMENT LEGENDS

FAQ

Q1.How much does it cost to rent a bobcat/skid steer?

A. The cost of rental/hire for most bobcats/ skid steers within Australia can range between $260- $500 over a 24 hour hire period, depending on the machine quality, size and rental service.

Q2. How much does it cost to have someone operate a mini loader/ dingo ?

A. Generally earthmoving specialists will charge a minimum $600, and jobs can increase past $10,000 dollars depending on the job size and difficulty.

Q3. Do I need a license for a mini bobcat/ skid steer?

A.According to Worksafe (23/10/18), a certificate is no longer required to operate an earth moving or particular crane (EPC) occupational class of machinery; meaning that anyone from the public is welcome to come and use our entire range of excavatorsmini loaderstrenchers and bobcats, without needing licensing.

Q4. What does a bobcat/ skid steer do?

A. A bobcat/ skid steer is a hydraulic construction/ digging machine that consists of a boom arm-mounted bucket, attached to a rotating cabin above driving tracks. It is used primarily for digging wide trenches, holes and general earth moving. Excavators are preferred when a wide range of motion is needed. For a smaller machine designed to move earth, a mini loader is recommended.

Q5. How to use a bobcat/ skid steer?

A. (Please refer to the linked video) An mini loader uses a simple system of joysticks and handles to both drive and operates its tracks, arms, and attachments. The skills required to operate one can easily be learned within 10 minutes use.

FREE VIDEO

Skid Steer/ Bob Cat (1400mm width)
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This bobcat/ skid steer forklift attachment is ideal safely lifting loaded pallets or weights, it features a tyne bar locking system to prevent sliding, and

Full Day: 
$75
Week: 
$210
Weekend Special: 
$75 (weekend only)
   
 

SAFETY EQUIPMENT LEGENDS

  • gloves
  • goggles
  • helmet

TRANSPORT NEEDED

  • helmet
  • helmet
  • helmet
Gehl Skid-Steer Forklift Attachment
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boom lift hire

Used in order to protect walkways, soft ground, grass and sandy areas, a plastic ground protection mat is a must-have when moving heavy machinery in sensitiv

Full Day: 
$20 each
Week: 
$60 each
Weekend Special: 
$20 (weekend only)
   
 

SAFETY EQUIPMENT LEGENDS

  • gloves
  • goggles
  • helmet

TRANSPORT NEEDED

  • helmet
  • helmet
  • helmet
Ground protection mats
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Trading Hours

Mon to Fri: 7am - 5pm 
Sat: 7:30am - 1pm 
Sun: Closed
If you hire on Saturday you get Sunday Free!

Oakleigh

21-25 Coora Road,
Oakleigh South, VIC 3167

Phone: 03 8546 5744

Carnegie

1076 Dandenong Road,
Carnegie, VIC 3163

Phone: 03 9571 9488

Bendigo

Bendigo City and Surrounding Areas

Phone: 03 5482 9168


We service all suburbs including:
Bentleigh, Brighton, Caulfield, Chadstone, Malvern East, Toorak, and many more!