Equipment Hire Rates 2026 | Irwin Civil Contractors

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

  1. All rates are quoted exclusive of GST. GST of 10% applies to all charges.
  2. Rates are for wet hire (machine plus operator) unless otherwise agreed in writing.
  3. A minimum hire period of 4 hours applies to all equipment.
  4. Mobilisation and demobilisation charges may apply depending on site location and are quoted separately.
  5. Hire time is calculated portal to portal — from the time the machine leaves our yard until it returns, including travel to and from site.
  6. The client is responsible for providing safe and suitable site access for all equipment.
  7. Irwin Civil Contractors reserves the right to withdraw equipment from site if conditions are deemed unsafe.
  8. Payment terms are 14 days from date of invoice, on approved accounts. New clients may be required to apply for credit terms.
  9. A fuel levy will be applied in accordance with the schedule above, based on the average retail diesel price for the billing period.
  10. Rates are subject to change with 30 days written notice. Agreed project rates will be honoured for the duration of the engagement.
  11. Cancellations within 24 hours of scheduled start may incur a cancellation fee.
  12. Irwin Civil Contractors holds current public liability and workers compensation insurance. Certificates of currency available on request.