Machines
3t Midi Digger Hire
A 3t midi digger is 155 cm wide, digs to 2.8 m and weighs 3.1t. It hires from £130 a day or £420 a week, machine only. At 155 cm it needs driveway or double gate access, not a standard side gate.
Specification
| Transport widththe number that decides access | 155 cm |
|---|---|
| Maximum dig depth | 2.8 m |
| Operating weight | 3.1t |
| Day ratemachine only, before delivery | £130 |
| Two day rate | £225 |
| Week rateabout £84 a day across five days | £420 |
Will it fit your access?
At 155 cm transport width this machine needs driveway or double gate access, not a standard side gate. Measure the narrowest point on the route, not the widest, and remember the tracks are the widest part when they are set out. If you are close to the limit, ask the yard whether the machine has retractable tracks, which can pull in by 10 to 15 cm on some models.
What it is used for
House footings, larger groundworks, driveway excavation and bulk muck shifting where a 1.5t would be working at its limit all day.
How it compares
| Machine | Transport width | Dig depth | Day | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.8t micro | 70 cm | 1.7 m | £75 | £250 |
| 1.5t mini | 98 cm | 2.3 m | £90 | £300 |
| 3t midi | 155 cm | 2.8 m | £130 | £420 |
| 5t | 195 cm | 3.6 m | £165 | £520 |
| 8t | 228 cm | 4.3 m | £210 | £680 |
The smallest machine that reaches your depth is usually the cheapest overall, because it is also the cheapest to deliver.
Other machine sizes
Full pricing including delivery and operator costs is on the price guide.
Common questions
How wide is a 3t midi digger?
155 cm across the tracks in transport position. That needs driveway or double gate access, not a standard side gate. Some models have retractable tracks that pull in by 10 to 15 cm.
How deep does a 3t midi digger dig?
Up to 2.8 m. Choose on dig depth as well as access width, because the smallest machine that fits your gate may not reach the bottom of the job.
How much is 3t midi digger hire?
From u00a3130 a day or u00a3420 a week, machine only. Delivery and collection is extra, usually from u00a335 each way, and fuel is not included.
Do I need a licence to operate it?
Not on private land. On a commercial site a CPCS or NPORS card is normally required. The yard will run you through the controls at handover.
Straight answers
What we are honest about
- Transport width is typical for a 3t midi class machine. Individual models vary, so confirm the exact figure with the yard if your access is tight.
- Rates are machine only. Delivery, fuel and any attachments are charged separately.
- We are a comparison and enquiry service, not a plant hire yard.
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