Using earth moving equipment to clear a new block

A DIY home can often start from the ground up by clearing a block of land for a foundation to be laid.

Not matter what the size of the job - whether you are digging up a garden or clearing an entire property - a range of equipment is available for hire.

Mini excavators are ideal for projects where working space or access is limited, and provide an easy to use solution for any DIY homeowner. The one tonne ride-on features rubber tracks to not only protect surfaces, but also ensure quiet travel.

Skid steer loaders - commonly known as bobcats - are also available for hire. The versatile four-wheel mini loaders are able to move and level backyard materials such as soil, mulch or sand and also feature a full roll over protection canopy for operator safety.

If a range of jobs need to be tackled - such as digging holes for fences or backfilling and - then a mini loader may be the all-in-one answer. Also known as a Dingo or Kanga, this handy piece of hire equipment can come with multiple attachments to suit your every need.