Excavator hire services in Townsville

Looking for reliable excavator hire in Townsville?

At Focus Earthworks, we supply 3.5t excavators with skilled operators for residential, civil, and commercial projects across North Queensland. From trenching and site cuts to demolition and bulk excavation, our machines are maintained in-house and ready to tackle jobs of any scale.

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Professional excavation solutions for every site

Our excavators are suited for a wide range of project types — from backyard landscaping and plumbing trenches to commercial developments and infrastructure works. Whether you need a tight-access excavation or large-scale earthmoving, we match the right machine and operator to your site needs.

What we offer:

  • 3.5t excavator hire for civil and residential work
  • Trenching, demolition, and bulk excavation
  • Tight-access excavation for small or constrained sites
  • Site cuts and preparation for building foundations
  • Combo hire with Bobcats and trucks available
  • Flexible scheduling for short- and long-term jobs
  • Speedy, local support with no hidden costs
  • Experienced operators who know the terrain

    Our team has extensive experience working across North Queensland residential and civil sites, ensuring safe, efficient results.

  • Modern, well-maintained 3.5t excavators

    Every machine in our fleet is serviced in-house for peak performance, clean presentation, and reliable uptime.

  • Tight-access specialists

    We offer compact machines and careful planning to get excavation done safely near fences, structures, and services.

  • Transparent rates and fast turnaround

    We keep things simple with competitive pricing, no runaround, and quick mobilisation when your job needs to move fast.

  • Full-site support available

    Need more than just digging? We can assist with Bobcat hire, retaining wall construction, or full excavation packages.

Why choose Focus Earthworks for excavator hire

Focus Earthworks delivers a professional excavator hire service built on local expertise and reliable, modern equipment. Our experienced operators know North Queensland’s terrain inside and out, making them specialists in navigating tight-access civil and residential sites with precision and care.

Available excavator attachments

We supply a full range of attachments to make your excavation job easier and more efficient:


  • Buckets: 150 mm to 1200 mm
  • Sieve bucket
  • Mud bucket
  • Ripper
  • Rock breaker
  • Spreader bar
  • Augers: 300 mm, 450 mm, 600 mm, 750 mm

Need something specific?

Just ask — we’ll match the right gear to your job.

(07) 4028 4158

More than just excavators

At Focus Earthworks, we do more than supply machines. We provide full earthworks and construction support for residential and commercial sites across North Queensland, including Bobcat hire, retaining wall construction, site preparation services, and more. Visit our services page for more information on our full range of options.

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Let’s get your excavator hire sorted. Whether you’re planning ahead or need gear on-site fast, we’re here to help. Give us a call to speak with our team, or send through an online enquiry using the form, and we’ll reply with a quote that fits your timeline and scope.

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Servicing Townsville and surrounding North Queensland

Based in Townsville, we provide reliable excavation services across the region. Whether you're working on a local build or a remote development, we bring practical experience, local knowledge, and quality equipment to every site.

We regularly service:

  • Alligator Creek
  • Bluewater
  • Bohle Plains
  • Burdekin
  • Bushland Beach
  • Deeragun
  • Jensen
  • Kelso
  • Kirwan
  • Mount Low
  • Rollingstone