24 hours
Premium Mini Digger Hire, Tauranga & Western Bay.
DigRightBrand New Kubota U17 - Reliable Digger Hire for Tradies. Fast Response. No Downtime. Ready When You Are.
Call or text now for availability 021 277 8478Friday 3pm – Monday 8am
7 days
Auger hire
From $110 + GST
per day
Services
Small machine. Serious capability.
The right setup for tight access, tidy work and reliable results.
Landscaping
Drainage & trenching
Site preparation
Driveways & paths
Post holes
Equipment
The 1.7-tonne workhorse
- 1.7-tonne mini digger
- 180° tilt hitch
- Trailer included
- Buckets included: 300mm, 450mm and 900mm — all tilt
- Auger drive and augers available up to 450mm
Simple, competitive rates
1-day hire
$250+ GST
Weekend hire
$450+ GST
Weekly hire
$990+ GST
Professional augers
From $110+ GST
Our rates
24 hours
Friday 3pm – Monday 8am
7 days
per day
Professional auger drive and augers from 200mm to 450mm
Trailer included Tow yourself
Delivery available Contact us for a quote
Why hire with us?
High power.
High power.
Small digger.
Big results.
- Brand-new quality machine
- Reliable — no downtime
- Easy pickup and delivery
- Free new easy-load trailer included
- Ideal for tradies, landscapers and more
- Operator and wet hire available from $110 + GST per hour or price per job
- Hired from the rest, see why we're the best!
Frequently Asked Questions
Before you hire.
Do I need a licence to operate a mini digger?
No specific licence is required in New Zealand to operate a 1.7-tonne mini digger.
However, operators must:
- Be 18 years or older
- Be competent and confident in the safe operation of the machine
- Follow all basic safety guidelines and site conditions provided at hire
What are the towing requirements?
Your tow vehicle must be rated and certified to tow at least 2.5 tonnes.
The driver is required to:
- Hold the appropriate full driver licence
- Have experience towing loads of this size and weight
All trailers supplied are fitted with:
- 4-wheel braking system all built into trailer (no electrics to worry about)
- Emergency breakaway braking system for added safety
- Auto reverse brake disable
What attachments come with the digger?
Standard hire includes:
- 300mm trenching spade
- 450mm rock bucket
- 900mm mud bucket
- 180-degree tilt hitch system
Additional attachments available to hire:
- Auger drive unit
- Assorted auger sizes (available on request)
What are the typical uses for a 1.7-ton mini digger?
A 1.7-ton mini digger is ideal for a wide range of residential and light commercial work, including:
- Trenching for cables, drainage, and water lines
- Excavating for foundations, footings, and post holes
- Landscaping work such as retaining walls, site shaping, vegetation and stump removal, battering, and backfilling
- Small scale demolition (excluding reinforced concrete slabs or heavy structural demolition)
- Loading and moving soil, green waste, and construction materials
- Farm ponds and trenches
- Orchard fencing, shelters and drainage
About Us
DigRight
Premium Mini Digger Hire Western Bay & Tauranga.
DigRight is a locally owned and operated business, founded by Neil Belworthy.
With over 15 years’ experience in the construction industry, Neil recognised a gap for a more professional, reliable, and service-focused approach to mini digger hire — and built DigRight to deliver exactly that.
We provide premium mini digger hire across Tauranga and the Western Bay, supporting trades, contractors, and landscapers who expect quality equipment and dependable service.
Our fleet features new, high-spec machines, maintained and presented to an exceptional standard. Every aspect of the hire process is streamlined for efficiency — from handover to on-site performance — ensuring you can get on with the job without delays.
As a small, local operator, we offer a responsive, no-nonsense service with a strong focus on communication, reliability, and consistency. We work closely with our clients and continually refine our offering to meet the demands of real job sites.
DigRight delivers practical, high-performance solutions — without compromise.
DigRight
a higher standard of digger hire
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