Equipment hire FAQs

The Hino 300 tipper is driven on a standard Class C car licence (GVM 4,495 kg). The excavator doesn't need a special licence; if you're collecting it yourself, your tow vehicle must be rated to tow its trailer and fitted with an electric brake controller.

Yes. Drivers of the Hino tipper must be at least 25. Other minimum-age or licence-history conditions may apply under our insurance.

Yes. Machinery hire requires a security pre-authorisation on a card before release, confirmed with your quote. It isn't an extra hire charge — it's a temporary hold, released after the equipment is returned and inspected, less any applicable charges.

Hire is priced per job. Both machines are available on daily, multi-day and weekend hire (the weekend package runs Friday afternoon to Monday morning). Send us your dates and what you are doing and we will come back with a firm price, including pickup or delivery.

Hino tipper: 100 km/day included, 200 km on the weekend package. Excavator: 8 machine hours/day (16 on the weekend package), plus a 100 km towing allowance. Beyond those allowances a per-km or per-hour rate applies, confirmed on your quote.

Yes, return full. If it comes back below full, fuel is charged at the actual replacement cost plus a refuelling surcharge, confirmed with your quote.

Not without written approval. Asbestos, contaminated waste, hazardous materials and prohibited substances must not be transported unless specifically authorised and all legal requirements are met.

Only approved use is permitted. Beach driving, four-wheel-drive tracks, unsuitable worksites and other restricted use may be prohibited.

The hirer is responsible for damage, loss and associated costs during the hire period, subject to the hire agreement and applicable insurance conditions.

No. Bookings are request-based. Machinery Hire Network confirms availability, eligibility, pricing and hire conditions before approval.

Yes. Delivery and collection are priced by distance from the Cessnock depot and quoted with your hire — just tell us the job address. Collecting from the depot yourself avoids the delivery charge.

No. Tolls, parking charges, traffic infringements and similar costs are the responsibility of the hirer.

Extensions must be approved before the original return time and are subject to availability.

Only approved and listed drivers may operate the equipment.