Equipment Hire in Ballina

With over 50 years of experience in earthmoving and equipment hire, we offer a wide range of well-maintained machinery backed by strong local knowledge.

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Machinery for Civil & Construction Projects

Local projects often involve a combination of residential construction, civil works and larger earthmoving activities, each requiring different machinery at different stages. Hiring equipment allows projects to remain responsive, bringing in suitable machines as work progresses without the costs, storage requirements or maintenance responsibilities that come with ownership.


Compass Equipment Hire supports projects in Ballina with flexible dry hire and wet hire options across a broad range of earthmoving and transport equipment. Our fleet is maintained in-house and includes machinery suited to excavation, material handling and heavy equipment transport. We assist with selecting equipment based on site access, ground conditions and project scope, helping ensure machinery arrives ready for use when it’s needed.


To check availability or plan upcoming works, contact Compass Equipment Hire on (02) 6682 2307.

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Skid Steer Loaders in Ballina

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Skid steer loaders are used across a wide range of construction and earthmoving sites where compact size and versatility are required. They’re commonly relied on for site preparation, material movement, backfilling and clean-up work, particularly in areas with limited access or high activity.


Our fleet of skid steer loaders offers modern machines suited to general site work and support roles. These units can be paired with practical attachments like brooms and levelling tools, allowing them to handle levelling, sweeping and material handling tasks. Skid steer loaders are often used alongside excavators and tipper trucks to maintain workflow and reduce downtime between stages of work.

Excavators in Ballina

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Excavators form the backbone of most earthmoving and civil projects, providing the digging depth, reach and lifting capacity required for varied site conditions. They’re used for trenching, footings, drainage installation, bulk excavation, demolition and long-reach applications.


Our fleet includes excavators ranging from compact 1.8-tonne and 3.5-tonne rubber-track machines through to mid-size 8- to 15-tonne units, as well as larger excavators up to 30 tonnes. Steel-track and long-reach options are available for demanding ground conditions and extended excavation requirements, with attachments allowing machines to be adapted to specific tasks.

Tipper Trucks in Ballina

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Tipper trucks are essential for managing material movement on active worksites, supporting excavation, loading and clean-up operations. They’re used to transport soil, sand, aggregate and spoil, helping maintain safe and efficient site conditions.


Our fleet includes modern tipper trucks suited to routine site transport, along with high-capacity tipper and dump trailers for larger material volumes. These vehicles are commonly scheduled alongside excavators and skid steer loaders to maintain consistent material flow, reduce stockpiling and keep projects moving efficiently.

Low Loaders & Floats in Ballina

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Low loaders and floats are required for transporting heavy and oversized machinery that exceeds standard vehicle limits. They’re used to move excavators, loaders and other large plant between sites, including long-haul transport where compliance and load security are critical.


Our fleet includes prime movers paired with tri- and quad-axle low loaders capable of transporting machinery loads of up to 30 tonnes. These combinations are selected to suit a wide range of equipment sizes, supporting safe loading, secure transport and reliable delivery to site.

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Attachments in Ballina

Attachments allow machinery to be configured for specific site tasks, improving efficiency and accuracy across different stages of work. These tools support activities such as levelling, controlled material distribution, excavation support and finishing.


Our fleet includes a wide range of attachments compatible with excavators and skid steer loaders. Selecting the right attachment helps reduce rework, improve productivity and maintain smooth transitions between tasks on site.

Need Machinery Hire in Ballina?

Call our team or use the form below to request machinery availability and pricing. Provide your project details and preferred hire dates and we’ll be in touch to discuss suitable options.

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