Bobcat Hire Perth
Bobcat skid steers are the machine for loading, levelling, grading and clean-up work where an excavator's reach is not the priority. The compact, zero-tail-swing design works in tight areas, and the 4-in-1 bucket grabs, pushes, dozes and grabs in one attachment.
We run three. The tracked T450 is the compact option for residential lots and confined sites. The tracked T590 is larger, with more lift capacity for heavier loading. The wheeled S590 is the one for finished surfaces - driveways, concrete and bitumen - where tracks would mark the ground up. All three carry the 4-in-1 bucket as standard.
Bobcats are available on wet hire with an operator or dry hire for your own operator. They are commonly hired alongside an excavator - the digger opens up the ground and the bobcat shapes, levels and loads the material.
Bobcat T450, T590 and S590 - all with the 4-in-1 bucket as standard
Zero-tail-swing - works in confined residential lots
Load, level, grade and grab in one attachment
Often paired with an excavator for dig-and-level jobs
The Bobcats We Run
T450
Compact Tracked
Residential lots, tight sites, levelling and clean-up
T590
Larger Tracked
Heavier loads, more lift capacity, faster volume
S590
Wheeled
Driveways, concrete and bitumen - kinder to finished surfaces
4-in-1
Bucket Standard
Grabs, pushes, dozes and opens - all in one
| Specification | Bobcat T450 | Bobcat T590 | Bobcat S590 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheels or tracks | Rubber tracks | Rubber tracks | Wheels |
| Operating weight | ~3.4t | ~4.3t | ~3.7t |
| Rated operating capacity | ~795kg | ~1,080kg | ~950kg |
| Bucket width (4-in-1) | ~1.68m | ~1.83m | ~1.83m |
| Best for | Residential, tight access, light to medium loads | Heavier loading, larger volume levelling, commercial | Driveways, hardstand and finished surfaces, faster on the move |
| Access width needed | Standard driveway | Standard driveway | Standard driveway |
Bobcat T450, T590 and S590 - comparison for Perth hire jobs
The choice between tracks and wheels is usually about the ground. Tracks spread the weight and float better on soft sand, turf and wet ground. Wheels are faster across a site and leave finished concrete, bitumen and driveways alone. Tell us what the machine has to drive over and we will send the right one.
Not Sure Which Machine The Job Needs? Ask Us.
Call Us NowWhat the 4-in-1 Bucket Can Do
The 4-in-1 bucket is what makes a bobcat hire productive across multiple tasks in a single shift. It opens at the bottom to drop material, hinges at the top to grab and clamp, and works as a standard dozer blade in the closed position.
Common Bobcat Tasks on Perth Sites
- Levelling and grading topsoil or fill for turf preparation
- Loading spoil from an excavation into a tipper truck
- Spreading sand, soil and bark across a landscape area
- Demolition clean-up - grabbing and loading rubble into bins
- Backfilling and compacting around retaining walls and footings
- Clearing vegetation, tree stumps and green waste
- Driveway preparation - stripping and levelling before paving
- Site clean-up at the end of a build or renovation
Bobcat and Excavator Combo
The most productive combo on a Perth dig is an excavator opening up the ground and a bobcat loading, shaping and spreading the material. We can supply both machines with operators on the same day - one call to us covers the coordination.
When to Use a Bobcat vs an Excavator
Bobcat Skid Steer
- Loading, levelling, grading and spreading
- Zero tail swing - manoeuvres in tight spaces
- Faster for volume moving on flat ground
- 4-in-1 bucket handles grab, doze and spread
- Not suited for deep digging or tight trench work
Excavator
- Digging trenches, pads and excavations
- Reaches depth - digs to 2.5m-6.5m depending on model
- Long arm reach for precise material placement
- Better suited to narrow trenches and precise digging
- Less effective for bulk levelling and large-area grading
“A bobcat makes the excavation look clean and ready. Two machines, one call.”
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Bobcat Hire Rates in Perth
| Machine | Wet Hire (from) | Dry Hire (from) |
|---|---|---|
| Bobcat T450 | From $1,500/day | From $450/day |
| Bobcat T590 | From $1,600/day | From $550/day |
| Bobcat + excavator combo | Call for combined rate | Better value when booked together |
Rates are indicative. Transport is charged separately based on site location. Multi-day hires and machine combo bookings often attract better rates - ask us when you call.
Fuel and Operator Included on Wet Hire
Wet hire rates include the machine, operator, 4-in-1 bucket, fuel and daily operator checks. You do not pay separately for the operator's time or fuel - it is all in the day rate.
How Bobcat Hire Works
Describe the Job to Us
Tell us what needs loading, levelling or moving, the site address and access details. We confirm which bobcat model fits the job and give you a rate.
Delivery on the Plant Trailer
The bobcat is delivered on our plant trailer. The operator walks the site with you to confirm priorities - what gets loaded first, what grade you need on the finish, where spoil goes.
Bobcat Works the Site
The operator works through the job list. If conditions change - more material than expected, surface prep needed - they call it out and you stay informed.
Final Grade and Handover
On completion, the finished surface is walked over with you before the machine loads back on the trailer. Invoice issued for the agreed day rate plus transport.
Call us direct - most enquiries answered within the hour.
Jobs We Have Done With Bobcat Hire
Finished work off our own machines, written up with the ground conditions, the method and what came off site.
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Wet Hire PerthBobcat Hire Questions
Bobcat hire in Perth starts from around $1,500 per day for wet hire (machine plus operator) or from $450 per day for dry hire (machine only). Transport is charged separately. Call us for a quote based on your site and job scope.
The T450 is the smaller tracked model, suited to residential lots and tight access sites. The T590 is the larger tracked machine, with a higher lift capacity and wider bucket for heavier loading and faster volume moving. The S590 is the wheeled one - quicker across a site and much kinder to finished concrete, bitumen and driveways, where tracks would mark the surface up.
Yes. The bobcat with a 4-in-1 bucket is one of the most effective machines for backyard levelling - pushing, grading and spreading soil or fill to a flat or graded finish. For deeper work beforehand, pair it with a mini excavator.
For dry hire, the operator must be competent. In Western Australia, operating a skid steer loader may require a high-risk work licence depending on the application and site type. Check with WorkSafe WA if you are unsure about licence requirements.
Yes. Hiring both machines together is common on Perth earthmoving jobs. The excavator opens up the ground and the bobcat levels, loads and cleans up. Call us and we coordinate both machines and operators on the same mobilisation.
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