Will my vehicle be able to tow the trailer?

Most modern 1/4 ton trucks are capable of towing around 10,000 pounds and all of our units are under that weight. You have to factor in the weight of your load aside from the weight of the trailer and confirm the towing capacity for your truck. We can help you figure out exactly what you can tow when booking.

Do you offer multi-day booking?

We offer 1 day, multi-day and multi-week bookings. The longer you book, the more discount you get

Yes, your automobile insurance should cover anything you tow. You would need to confirm with them before taking delivery.

Do you offer delivery and pickup?

Yes, we offer delivery and pickup for our rental equipment and trailers. Contact us for more details.

Mini excavator rental in South Elgin, IL

Equipment & Flatbed · South Elgin, IL

The Mini Excavator

Perfect for residential excavation, landscaping, trenching, and other projects. Small enough for most residential fence doors, big enough for your project, and ready for pickup by appointment at our South Elgin lot.

Booking & Details

Reserve The Mini Excavator

Pick your dates on the live booking panel below. It shows the current rate, full specs, and open availability, all in one place.

What fits

What the Mini Excavator handles

A 13.5 HP gas engine and a 2,116 lb machine weight. The specs below, straight from the build sheet.

13.5 HP gas engine

Enough power for digging, trenching, and grading without the size of a full duty excavator.

2,116 lb machine weight

Light enough to move around a residential lot without tearing up the yard.

Fits through most fence gates

Small enough for most residential fence doors, big enough for your project.

Delivery available

Delivery is available, with fees based on distance, or pick it up at our South Elgin lot by appointment.

Check the live calendar above for open dates, or see the rest of the lineup on Equipment.

Put it to work

The jobs this machine does best

The compact size and real digging power make this the pick whenever a full size excavator would be overkill for the yard.

Residential excavation

Footings, drainage runs, and other digging jobs sized for a house lot, not a job site.

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Landscaping projects

Grading, bed prep, and moving material around a yard without tearing up the lawn.

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Trenching

Utility lines, irrigation runs, and drainage trenches dug clean and to depth.

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Where you pick up

Pickup in South Elgin, serving the Fox Valley

The Mini Excavator is stored at our South Elgin lot, with pickup by appointment. Need it brought to you instead? Delivery is available, with fees based on distance.

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Mini Excavator rental questions

Is there a security deposit?

Yes, we place a temporary hold on your card. The amount varies depending on the trailer type and is displayed at checkout before payment is collected.

Can I cancel or modify my reservation?

Yes, you can cancel or modify your reservation ahead of your scheduled pick-up time. Please refer to our cancellation policy for the full details.

What are the delivery requirements?

Customers must provide a safe, accessible location with adequate space and suitable ground conditions for loading and unloading.

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