Reliable Dry Hire in Cooktown — Excavators, Tipper Trailers & More, we take pride in providing well-maintained gear and being easy to deal with.
Straight-up service, fair pricing, and equipment you can count on.
Wet hire available on select weekends — get in touch to check availability.
Hire Rates
Simple pricing. No surprises. Just reliable gear ready to work.
All prices are GST inclusive
1st Day: $345
Additional Days: $245
Weekend Hire: $490
(Sat 6:30am – Sun 5:00pm)
Weekly Rate: $1,565
Auger Attachment $70/day
Augers Available 200mm, 300mm & 450mm
✔ Full tank on pickup – must be returned full
✔ Must be greased daily before use
✔ Cleaned and washed off before return
✔ Pickup available if you have a suitable vehicle with an electric brake controller
✔ Delivery available – ask for a quote
✔ Wet Hire available @ $130/hr (min 4 hrs) – weekends only, contact us to book
3.5T Tipper Trailer – Ready to Haul
Need to shift bulk loads around Cooktown? Our tipper trailer is built for serious work and easy handling.
✔ Payload capacity: 2.3T (based on 3.5T ATM minus trailer weight)
✔ Hydraulic tipper for quick, no-sweat unloading
✔ Tray size: 2050mm x 3560mm – roomy and rugged
✔ Perfect for gravel, soil, green waste, rubble, or house moves
✔ Towable with most 4WDs
✔ Dry hire available – hook up and go
✔ $165/day – fair pricing, no hidden extras
Our 1.8T machine is easy to operate and perfect for getting stuck into all sorts of projects, including:
✅ Digging trenches for plumbing, stormwater or power
✅ Landscaping or reshaping the yard
✅ Post holes and small footings
✅ Clearing out stumps, small trees, and overgrowth
✅ Leveling out driveways, paths, or garden beds
✅ Backyard clean-ups and tight access digging
✅ Small-scale earthmoving jobs
Whether you're a tradie or just giving it a go yourself — this machine makes it easier.
📞 Get in Touch
Got a job to tackle or gear to move? Cooktown Plant Hire offers reliable dry hire for mini excavators, tipper trailers, and more—servicing Cooktown and surrounding areas.
We keep it simple: fair pricing, local service, and fast replies.
Reach out today and let’s get it sorted.