Preston Hire’s mini excavators are perfect for a wide range of tasks on construction sites, such as grading soil, digging trenches, and removing dirt and rocks. Powerful yet compact, the enhanced manoeuvrability of these machines allows them to accomplish tasks in narrow spaces with precision and efficiency. In this article, we delve into two key ways our mini excavators benefit construction endeavours.
1. Foundation Excavation:
Excavators are the perfect equipment for clearing land of trees, rocks, and other debris required when building foundations. As these machines excel in digging deep, precise, and controlled trenches, they help ensure that your base is stable enough to support the construction of various structures, from residential buildings to multi-storey commercial complexes. The compact size of Preston Hire’s mini excavators allows for greater manoeuvrability in tight spaces, making them especially useful for small-scale construction projects or for sites with limited ground space.
Tips for Foundation Excavation:
- Ensure you use the right mini excavator for the task: using an ill-suited machine can result in additional costs due to delays or resulting damage to the surrounding area. Our team of knowledgeable staff can direct you to the best excavator hire to suit your purposes.
- Make sure you have a clear plan and accurate measurements and markings before initiating the excavation process.
- Utilise the mini excavator’s precise controls to dig trenches with the required depth and width.
- Regularly inspect the stability of the excavated area to prevent collapses during construction.
2. Utility Trenching:
Preston Hire’s mini excavators play a pivotal role in utility trenching, a process involving the digging of trenches for installing underground utility lines such as water, gas, and electricity. The compact size of these excavators allows for efficient trenching in areas with limited access, proving essential for urban and suburban projects.
Tips for Utility Trenching:
- Identify the location of any existing utility lines before commencing the trenching process to avoid causing damage.
- Exercise caution and precision when digging near existing structures or other utilities.
- Adjust the bucket attachment to the required width for the installation of utility lines.
Hiring a mini excavator opens up a realm of possibilities for your construction projects, with foundation excavation and utility trenching just two examples of the many applications suited to this versatile machine. By implementing best practices in these applications, you can maximise the advantages of your mini excavator hire, resulting in the successful and timely completion of your projects. 
Looking to hire from our SuperCivil™ range?
Preston Hire offers a range of mini excavators for hire, carefully selected for their superior safety, efficiency, and power. You can COUNT ON US to provide you with earthmoving equipment that will allow you to complete jobs on time and on budget. To learn more about our fleet of mini excavators, speak to one of our knowledgeable staff on 1800 440 550 or contact us through our website.
