Equipment Hire Rates 2026
Irwin Civil Contractors — Wide Bay Region
All rates are hourly and exclude GST. Each machine is supplied with an experienced operator.
Excavators
| Equipment | Rate (per hour + GST) |
|---|---|
| 30T Excavator with GPS 2021 EC 300DL Volvo | $200.00 |
| 25T Excavator with GPS 2021 Sumitomo | $192.50 |
| 20T Excavator with GPS 2023 Hitachi | $170.00 |
| 8T Excavator 2023 Kubota | $125.00 |
| Auger Attachment | $30.00 |
Trucks & Haulage
| Equipment | Rate (per hour + GST) |
|---|---|
| Moxy (Articulated Dump Truck) 1 x A35D 2002 Volvo • 1 x A306 2021 Volvo • 1 x A30F 2014 Volvo | $170.00 |
| Moxy Water Cart 1 x B300 2011 Bell | $180.00 |
| Tipper Truck 1 x Isuzu C Series • 1 x Mitsubishi Fuso | $130.00 |
| Water Truck 1 x Isuzu FVZ 1400 2003 | $130.00 |
Earthmoving & Compaction
| Equipment | Rate (per hour + GST) |
|---|---|
| Combo Hire — 8T Excavator + Posi Track/Tipper | $143.00 |
| Posi Track ASV 60 2018 — 4 in 1 bucket | $125.00 |
| Compactor 1 x Cat 815F2 2014 | $250.00 |
Additional Charges
- Tip fees charged at cost + 10%
- All expenses purchased on behalf of the client charged at cost + 10%
Fuel Levy — Effective 1 March 2026
Due to the ongoing restrictions and cost of fuel, a fuel levy is required. This is a cost recovery levy and will be reviewed when restrictions and costs change.
| Diesel Price (per litre) | Levy Applied |
|---|---|
| Up to $1.70 | No levy |
| $1.70 – $2.00 | 10% surcharge |
| $2.00 – $2.40 | 15% surcharge |
| $2.40 – $2.80 | 20% surcharge |
Terms & Conditions
- All rates are quoted exclusive of GST. GST of 10% applies to all charges.
- Rates are for wet hire (machine plus operator) unless otherwise agreed in writing.
- A minimum hire period of 4 hours applies to all equipment.
- Mobilisation and demobilisation charges may apply depending on site location and are quoted separately.
- Hire time is calculated portal to portal — from the time the machine leaves our yard until it returns, including travel to and from site.
- The client is responsible for providing safe and suitable site access for all equipment.
- Irwin Civil Contractors reserves the right to withdraw equipment from site if conditions are deemed unsafe.
- Payment terms are 14 days from date of invoice, on approved accounts. New clients may be required to apply for credit terms.
- A fuel levy will be applied in accordance with the schedule above, based on the average retail diesel price for the billing period.
- Rates are subject to change with 30 days written notice. Agreed project rates will be honoured for the duration of the engagement.
- Cancellations within 24 hours of scheduled start may incur a cancellation fee.
- Irwin Civil Contractors holds current public liability and workers compensation insurance. Certificates of currency available on request.
Irwin Civil Contractors | ABN 13 661 118 163 | 0436 803 074 | kale@irwincivilcontractors.com.au