Wet Hire Perth: Machine + Operator
Wet hire means the machine comes with an operator. You get the equipment and the person who knows how to run it safely, efficiently and without tearing up your site.
Machine plus experienced operator - no separate labour hire needed
Komatsu-trained fitters run the gear - breakdowns sorted on site
1.8t mini to 13.8t excavator, bobcat and tipper all available
Call us direct - most enquiries answered within the hour
What Is Wet Hire and How Does It Work?
Wet hire is the full package: you hire both the machine and the operator together. You tell us the job, we bring the right gear and the right person to run it.
It suits most residential and light commercial jobs where you want the work done without managing a machine yourself. Excavation, trenching, soakwells, rock breaking, site levelling - all of it done under one hire rate.
Plant Hire Perth offers wet hire across the full fleet - Komatsu PC18, PC55 and PC138 excavators, Bobcat T450 and T590 skid steers, and the 8t Isuzu FVR tipper. One call to us and we work out which machine fits the job.
Our operators are Komatsu-trained fitters. If something plays up on site, they fix it themselves. No waiting on a third-party mechanic, no half-day stoppages mid-dig.
What You Are Responsible For on a Wet Hire
- Safe site access with enough clearance for the machine selected
- Locating and marking any underground services before we dig
- Letting council or your surveyor know if works trigger approvals
- Having a disposal plan for spoil, rock or demolished material
We Can Help with the Machine Selection
Not sure whether you need the 1.8t mini or the 5.5t mid-size? Tell us the job - side gate width, depth you need to dig, soil type - and we'll steer you to the right size. Getting this wrong wastes half the day.
Our Wet Hire Fleet in Perth
1.8t
Smallest Digger
Komatsu PC18 - tight backyards and side access
5.5t
Mid-Size Digger
Komatsu PC55 - the most versatile all-rounder
13.8t
Flagship Digger
Komatsu PC138US-11 - full site cuts and large pads
8t
Tipper Truck
Isuzu FVR - soil, sand and spoil cartage
| Machine | Size | Best For | Indicative Rate (from) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Komatsu PC18 | 1.8t | Tight access, small residential | From $1,500/day |
| Komatsu PC55 | 5.5t | House pads, service trenches, general dig | From $1,700/day |
| Komatsu PC138US-11 | 13.8t | Full site cuts, deep excavation, large earthworks | From $2,000/day |
| Bobcat T450 or T590 | Skid steer | Levelling, loading, clean-up, tight spaces | From $1,500/day |
| 8t Isuzu FVR tipper | 8 tonne | Spoil cartage, soil delivery, sand spreading | Call for rate |
Wet hire fleet - indicative day rates (from, excl. transport and GST)
Rates are indicative and depend on job type, location and duration. Longer hires and multi-machine jobs attract better rates. Transport is priced separately based on distance.
What the Wet Hire Rate Includes
Included In The Rate
- The machine, fully maintained and fuelled to start the day
- A Komatsu-trained operator for the full hire period
- Standard GP bucket (300mm, 900mm or 1200mm - we bring the right size)
- Rock breaker attachment available on the PC18 and PC55 (ask when booking)
- On-site breakdown response - our operators are trained fitters, faults fixed on the spot
- Direct line to us throughout the job
What Is Not Included
- Transport to and from site (charged separately based on distance)
- Disposal or tipping fees for spoil and material removed
- Rock breaker hire if not requested at booking
- Any council fees or permit costs
“Tell us the job, we'll bring the right machine. We prefer calls - get straight through to us.”
Plant Hire Perth
Wet Hire vs Dry Hire: Which Option Suits You?
Wet Hire (Machine + Operator)
- Operator included - no additional labour
- Komatsu-trained fitter on site if anything plays up
- Best for residential, tradespeople and non-operators
- Operator manages machine health and site safety
- Day rate is higher but covers all labour
Dry Hire (Machine Only)
- You supply a licensed, competent operator
- Cheaper day rate - you absorb labour cost
- Best for earthmoving contractors with their own operators
- You manage machine operation and safety
- Delivery and collection still included in transport fee
Not Sure Which One?
Most homeowners and builders benefit from wet hire - an experienced operator on a tight Perth residential block saves time and avoids costly damage to retaining walls, pipes and fencing. Dry hire makes sense if you already have a ticketed operator on payroll.
How to Book Wet Hire in Perth
Call us and Describe the Job
Tell us the site address, what you need to dig, trench or move, the access width and any ground conditions you know about. A quick call is faster than a form.
We Confirm the Machine and Rate
We'll recommend the right machine size and give you an indicative day rate with transport included. Most quotes come back within the hour.
Lock In the Date
We confirm availability and reserve your date. We work most weekdays and can often accommodate weekend starts if you book ahead.
Operator Arrives on Site
Your Komatsu-trained operator turns up, walks the site with you, confirms the scope, and gets into it. You stay in contact with us throughout.
Job Done, Machine Gone
Once the work is complete, the operator loads the machine and it goes back on the trailer. You are invoiced for the agreed rate plus transport.
Call us direct - most enquiries answered within the hour.
The Komatsu Fleet You Can Put To Work
Excavator Hire
Komatsu PC18 (1.8t) · PC55 (5.5t) · PC138 (13.8t)
Komatsu PC18, PC55 and PC138 diggers, 1.8t to 13.8t for any job size.
Excavator Hire
Mini Excavator Hire
Komatsu PC18 (1.8t) · rock breaker · plant trailer included
Komatsu PC18 1.8t for tight backyard and side access, rock breaker available.
Mini Excavator Hire
Bobcat Hire
Bobcat T450 · T590 · 4-in-1 buckets
Bobcat T450 and T590 skid steers with 4-in-1 buckets for levelling and clean-up.
Bobcat Hire
Tipper Truck Hire
8t Isuzu FVR tipper
8t Isuzu FVR tipper for soil, sand and spoil cartage.
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Dry Hire Perth: Machine Only Plant Hire
Dry hire in Perth - take the machine and run it yourself. Komatsu excavators and Bobcats delivered ready to work. Sharp day rates, call now.
Dry Hire Perth
Excavator Hire Perth: 1.8t to 13.8t Diggers
Excavator hire Perth - Komatsu PC18, PC55 and PC138 diggers. Wet hire with operator or dry hire. All sizes on site fast. Call us now.
Excavator Hire Perth
Excavation & Earthworks Perth: Site Cuts & Pads
Excavation and earthworks across Perth - site cuts, house pads and bulk earthmoving. Komatsu excavators with trained operators. Get a fast quote.
Excavation & Earthworks PerthWet Hire Perth Questions
Wet hire means you hire the machine and the operator together. The hire company supplies both the equipment and a trained person to run it on your site for the agreed period.
Wet hire rates start from around $1,500 per day for a mini excavator up to $2,000 per day or more for the 13.8t. Transport is charged separately. Call us for a quote specific to your job and location.
We need safe site access, underground services located and marked, and a clear scope of the work. Spoil disposal is your responsibility unless we arrange cartage with our tipper.
Yes. The hydraulic hammer attachment is available on the Komatsu PC18 and PC55. Ask for it when you book - it needs to come out on the trailer with the machine.
We aim to be on site within 24 hours for most Perth metro jobs, subject to machine availability. Call us directly and we will find the earliest slot that works.
Need Wet Hire In Perth?
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