Excavator Hire for Footings & Trenches

Precision digging for structural work

Footings and service trenches have to be right — correct depth, clean batters and consistent width so concrete and pipe sit where the plans say. The Kubota U55-4 gives you the controlled hydraulics and reach to dig accurately, whether you’re a builder prepping a slab or an owner-builder setting out a shed.

House & Shed Footings

Dig footings and pad excavations for homes, sheds, garages, carports and extensions to your engineer’s depths.

Strip Footings

Cut clean, consistent strip footings for walls and slab edges, with straight lines and square corners.

Service Trenches

Open trenches for water, power, gas and comms conduit — long straight runs, backfilled once services are in.

Post Holes

Dig post holes for fences, decks, pergolas and structural posts — pair with an auger attachment for clean bores.

Batter & Depth Work

Set accurate batters and dig to precise depths where excavation tolerances actually matter for engineering sign-off.

Spoil Handling

Stockpile spoil neatly for reuse, or load it out for removal so your site stays clean and workable.

Why the Kubota U55-4 suits footings & trenches

Reduced tail swing means you can dig footings tight against a boundary or existing structure without swinging into it — a real advantage on infill blocks. Around 3.8 m of dig depth covers the vast majority of residential footing and trench requirements, and smooth, progressive hydraulics let you hold your line and depth for tidy, inspection-ready excavation.

At roughly 5.5 tonne it has the breakout force for firm clay and compacted ground, while rubber tracks keep it easy on driveways and established surfaces.